Orchids Arrangements – choose complementing flowers
Monday, March 17th, 2008 by Jared Mair Subscribe To Our Feed
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One of the most popular arrangements ordered from florists are ones containing orchids. This is due to the fact that not only are orchids visually stunning flowers but because they also come in a wide range of colors, sizes and shapes. Orchid arrangements catch the eye. And of course, there is always the allure of orchids being exclusive and expensive.
Arranging The Orchids
Most orchids arrangements need a vase or a form of floral foam into which the flowers will be stuck to. Floral foam is a very popular choice for many florists because it contains water for the flowers to last a little longer. In most cases, orchids arrangements are usually arranged according to their species. This means that like is usually matched up with like species. Colors may vary but the same species go well together compared to orchids arrangements with different species. In spite of this, there are some more avant garde florists who mix and blend different species of orchids in one orchids arrangement.
There are some flowers (not orchids) that complement orchids arrangements very beautifully. These complementary flowers are sometimes mixed in with the orchids to relieve the monotony and to add a different edge to the arrangement. This is because some people view similar or alike objects as boring. Having two kinds of different flowers species with the same color can be fantastic to behold.
Flowers that complement orchids are baby’s breath, gladiolas and even mums. Actually, the compatibility of the orchids and other flower species in the orchids arrangements will depend on how they look together. The more successful kinds of orchids arrangements have the orchids and the other flowers have the same or similar colors.
Greenery can also be added to the orchids arrangements to make these look more vibrant. The many different kinds of ferns as well as many other kinds of leaves can complement orchids. A long time ago, florists usually used ferns as greenery for their arrangement. These days, any kind of leaves or greenery can be added to the arrangement to bring out the color of the flowers.
It is a lot of fun to make your own orchids arrangements for an upcoming special events or simply for decorating the house. The more you practice orchids arrangements the more you will hone your talent and sharpen your eye for stunning arrangements. And don’t forget to try the different types of flowers in your arrangement that compliments the orchids.
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