FLORISTS, ARE YOU INCORPORATING TROPICAL BLOOMS IN YOUR FLORAL DESIGNS?

Tropical flowers are growing in popularity, at one time harder to obtain for florists– exotic and tropical blooms are now easier to get a hold of and work great when incorporated with other floral designs.  Incorporating tropical blooms in your flower bouquets and arrangements adds an amazing focal point,  unique texture, harmony, and balance.

Let us review social media trending tropical blooms that you can start incorporating today in your spectacular floral designs.

#1. ANTHURIUM

Anthuriums add beautiful texture and composition to your flower designs. They come in many colors with white and coral being the most favorite.

Anthurium andraeanum Princess Amalia Elegance is one of the most loved Anthuriums –indeed harder to get a hold of but looks absolutely exquisite in wedding bouquets.

#2. BIRD OF PARADISE

The Bird of Paradise flower is closely related to the banana plant.

In the last couple of years, these beauties have become highly popular on social media showcased in gorgeous wedding flower designs.

Once the Bird of Paradise stem is cut it can last for two weeks making it a great addition to everyday arrangements and funeral work.

#3. ORCHID

Who doesn’t love orchids?

Florists are already using orchids in everyday designs however we still had to include the beautiful orchid bloom in this list.

Orchids come in many varieties and all work great to add beautiful movement and elegance to any floral design.

#4. PLUMERIA

Plumeria was once only to be found in Central America, the Caribbean and Brazil now can be found in Florida.

Plumeria may also be referred to as Frangipani. This delicate beautiful bloom is so popular amongst brides for its beautiful simple look and feel.

#5. PROTEA

We all know how popular Protea is– the first tropical bloom to gain this much notoriety that looks amazing in any kind of floral design composition.

There are many variations of Protea with King Protea used most often as a focal flower in those bohemian lush designs and Pin-Cushion Protea set aside for everyday flower design work.

Blushing Bride Protea is one of the Protea varieties that is now most sought after and looks absolutely stunning in wedding designs as well as boutonnieres, corsages, and everyday work.