Learn the secrets of the most beautiful flower centers in the world
Dahlias, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, lavender, heather ... Although the leaves wither and the sky turns gray, autumn is full of its own flowers capable of lifting the spirits of a deceased person (and with this we are not referring to the imminent arrival of the day when the most flowers are sold in Spain, November 1). But there is also a
'psychological color'
of autumn, a range of ocher, orange, yellow and red tones that we associate with the season and that 'call us' especially when it comes to integrating flowers and plants into our home. And this has more to do with
emotions
than
aesthetics
.
Indeed, from the
Spanish Association of Florists (AEFI) they
explain that "autumn is related to landscapes ranging from green, yellow and orange to red, so we try to bring that color palette so characteristic of autumn also to the bouquets of flowers. Even green tinted in
orange and reddish tones
are used
,
for example,
eucalyptus
and
oak leaves ".
Because we also want autumn indoors.
In fact, they explain from AEFI, we are in luck, because "autumn is one of the most grateful seasons with floral art, being full of color and offering infinite possibilities, which allows the florist to unleash the creativity". To give a special and original touch to the autumn flower arrangements, they recommend, in addition to using the aforementioned color range, "use decorative elements such as
red berries
such as
rose hips,
pumpkins
or fruits such as
apples
in yellow or reddish colors, to help maintain the color harmony in the designed center ". It is also very typical, they comment, to use
skimmia
in decoration
"for its ornamental value, being a plant with a green leaf from which a red cluster sprouts that ends in flower".
WHERE TO BEGIN
The famous New York florists
Darroch and Michael Putman say
in 'Flowers: the theory of color' (Phaidon) that for them, this is "the key element of an arrangement. Before starting a design we always ask ourselves what color palette we want to work with. ".
Each color, these experts defend, evokes an emotion "and can even transform the perception of space. What colors make us feel is very subjective, but there are some general rules about what can be transmitted with a color and how to use it in flower arrangements. ".
Bouquet Proteagonist, one of the Colvin online florist's proposals based on protea, avalanche rose, eucalyptus, hipericum, skimia, astilbe, Ammi Majus, magnolia and leucalendron.
One clue they provide to get it right if we are a bit 'lost in flower power' is to go to
art history
for
color inspiration:
"Study the paintings and colors and use them as a starting point."
Finally they give us an inescapable advice when composing a bouquet: "One of the
biggest mistakes
is
creating something disjointed.
Whatever you do, the essential thing is to maintain consistency. Do not fight against it. Try to maintain the appearance general design and color, always pointing it in the same direction ".
What would the
bouquets of autumn flowers
be like then
? If we review the proposals of the Putman brothers, we find for example sophisticated arrangements that include
dahlias, buttercup, black grapes, mystic rose, amaranth, lattice, wax flower, pomegranate
and
palm kernel,
all adorned in oranges, muted reds and garnets. The experts at the
Colvin
online florist
, meanwhile, suggest that we "reclaim the beauty of autumn" through the bouquets with which we decorate our spaces. They, for their part, are committed to steer clear of nostalgia and have created a series of proposals, they say, "loaded with good vibes" where
nobbio carnations, avalanche roses
and
antique hydrangeas
take center stage thanks to their
warm and striking tones.
These are some of their proposals, explained in detail by
Mireia Aldomà,
Product Designer & Flower Creative from Colvin.
PROTEAGONIST
Majestic, another of Colvin's proposals based on eryngium, avalanche rose, eucalyptus, erika, skimmia, Lady Margareth rose, magnolia and veronica.
.
A bouquet dressed in proteas, white roses, ammi majus, hypericum, leucadendron and different foliage, all in a bicolor palette of white and burgundy (price: from 52 euros in Colvin).
Protea is an extraordinary artichoke-shaped flower that stands out for its great durability.
If you want to dry them, we recommend using them for a flower arrangement along with other flowers of greenish and brown tones.
Composition. protea, avalanche rose, eucalyptus, hipericum, skimia, astilbe, Ammi Majus, magnolia and leucalendron.
MAJESTIC
Sweet Home combines antique hydrangea, eryngium, avalanche rose, carnation, eucalyptus, magnolia and pitimini rose.
.
A majestic bouquet, an explosion of color and textures.
It is created with seasonal flowers and varieties of foliage (price from 49 euros).
A Majestic secret is that, once the flowers dry, you can convert it into a total deco bouquet, especially for its star 'ingredients': eucalyptus and magnolia.
It is perfect to give a warm touch to our home.
Composition: eryngium, avalanche rose, eucalyptus, erika, skimmia, Lady Margareth rose, magnolia and veronica.
SWEET HOME
It is a cozy and warm bouquet, a design that bets on the antique hydrangea in dark gradients, blue eryngium, magnolia, eucalyptus and a rainbow of autumn flowers (from 43 euros).
The best thing about this bouquet is how it dries.
The hardness and durability of eryngium, hydrangea and magnolia contrast with the delicacy and ephemerality of white rose and astilbe.
Composition: antique hydrangea, eryngium, avalanche rose, carnation, eucalyptus, magnolia and pitimini rose.
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