Choosing greenery for your flower arrangement is actually very important! The greenery you choose can add to your style and create texture and balance in your arrangement. With so many options it’s hard to know which is right for your arrangement so we’ve broken down some styles and offered our most popular greenery for each style. Read on to find out all bout greenery!
Boho
With any type of boho theme (modern, vintage, etc.), our most popular greenery is undoubtedly eucalyptus. Any type of eucalyptus. Seeded and silver dollar are the most used greeneries among a variety of categories but really bring the boho feels. Its hanging branches give it a bit of romance. The soft pale green shade also works with a variety of color palettes such as cream, white, burgundy, blue, and peach. We love eucalyptus just as much as our brides and it is generally one of the first greeneries we recommend. Eucalyptus is truly a timeless beauty but there are other boho greenery we recommend such as olive branch, sword fern, and magnolia tips. These are all quintessential for a boho theme.
Photo By: Zoe Burchard Studio
Classic
For a classic bouquet say of roses, carnations, stock, hydrangeas, and calla lilies, you’ll want to choose a more definitive green such as leather leaf fern, myrtle for taller arrangements, lemon leaf for a fresh feel, pittosporum for an easy-to-use filler green, and of course Israeli ruscus for a flawless feel.
Lush & Romantic
There are lots of greenery that lends itself to a soft and romantic palette but here are our favorites; Tree fern and plumosus fern. These are ideal for a dreamy, fairytale arrangement. Variegated pittosporum, a classic green with a romantic twist. The pale green color and ivory edges complete a soft color palette. Dusty miller is ideal for a lush & romantic vibe. Lastly, Ivy. Weather green or variegated, hanging ivy gives a soft and delicate sense to a sprawling centerpiece.
Photo By: Caressa Rogers
Sleek & Modern
Sleek greenery is easy to spot. It’s usually darker in color and has a color block effect to it. Greens such as aspidistra, bear grass, cocculus, lily grass, ti leaves, and podocarpus are all examples of a sleek and modern arrangement.
Tropical
Lastly, tropical greens. This category boasts some beauties such as palmetto, monstera, tepee, Xanadu, and Leucadendron. Any of these find a perfect pair with tropical blooms and orchids alike.
Derian Banzhaf
Derian has worked in many facets of the floral industry, with over 10 years experience in everything from flower arranging to wedding and party planning, She loves to experiment in elements of flower design, color, and texture and is always looking for the latest trends in wedding bouquets.
