The hydrangea is the birth flower of those born in November. It is a beautiful flower with a large flowerhead. Naturally its colours can range from blues to pinks, with white flowerheads popular too. They hydrangea is a flower that can have a wide range of meanings. Traditionally, though, it is used to convey emotion and the gratitude of the giver to the receiver. Here we explore why hydrangeas are a popular choice for floral arrangements. We’ll also discuss why preserved or artificial hydrangeas may be more suitable than fresh flowers.
Due to the large flowerheads, hydrangeas make for striking arrangements on their own. The aesthetically pleasing flower can be used as a centrepiece on a meeting room table at work. Alternatively, side tables and window sills can be adorned with hydrangeas for stunning home decor. They’re also a popular choice for wedding bouquets, with the different textures adding interest. The versatility of the hydrangeas means it pairs well with a variety of other flowers in mixed bouquets. It matches well with roses, for example, along with peonies, lillies and freesias.
Whilst fresh hydrangeas are beautiful blooms, they do have drawbacks. Their lifespan is just days and they begin to wilt without large quantities of water to drink. External factors such as warmth in the room they’re displayed will speed up the process.
With preserved or artificial hydrangeas, however, this will not be a problem. The hydrangeas will look stunning for weeks, months or even years if properly cared for. They are also a more cost-effective option than fresh hydrangeas. Fresh hydrangeas are typically quite expensive due to the high cost of producing them. Where the fresh variety will require replacing weekly to keep their beautiful look, preserved or artificial hydrangea will last.
Preserved and artificial flowers offer more colour possibilities. Additional to the natural colours of blue, pink and white, preserved and artificial hydrangeas come in a spectrum of colours. Our range includes black, yellow, orange and green preserved hydrangeas. Our artificial hydrangea come in green, pink, white, purple and purple/white. This provides greater opportunity to match home decor or wedding colour themes.
Choosing dried, preserved and artificial flowers has a plethora of benefits over fresh flowers. They are low maintenance, and therefore convenient for those with busy lives. The flowers are long-lasting and durable, making them more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. Those with allergies will not suffer with dried, preserved or artificial flowers either. A further benefit is not being bound by the seasonality or natural colours of flowers. Bouquets and floral arrangements can be matched to the recipients’ favourite flowers, no matter the time of year.
Floral Fields sustainably source our flowers from growers in the beautiful province of Yunnan, China. We have specialist facilities for drying and preserving flowers so you can be sure of high quality flowers.
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