"Merry Carnival of Flowers"
General provisions
The regional competition “Flower Fun Carnival” is held in accordance with the calendar of regional public events for students and pupils of municipal educational institutions of the Surovikinsky district for the 2015-2016 academic year, with the goal of identifying creativity students and pupils in the field of floristry.
The participants of the competition are students and pupils of municipal educational institutions of the Surovikinsky district.
The founder of the competition is the education department of the Municipal Surovikinsky district.
The preparation and holding of the exhibition is carried out by the organizing committee of the Municipal State Educational Institution of Additional Education for Children of the Surovikino House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren.
Procedure and conditions of the competition
The composition is designed in any form, in accordance with the imagination of the authors. Bouquets and compositions (if necessary) must be in vases, and also contain the name, information about the author (last name, first name, age, nomination, name of educational institution, teacher)
Evaluation criteria and requirements for competitive works:
- originality of artistic design
- harmony;
- creative individuality;
- correspondence of form and name;
- artistic solution of the composition.
Both individual and collective works can be submitted to the competition.
The bouquet will be evaluated in accordance with the basic laws of classical floristry. Below are the basic laws of floristry that you need to know when composing a bouquet.
1. The unspoken rule of the domestic school of bouquets is that there must be an odd number of flowers.
2. Perhaps the most important rule to consider when composing a bouquet is color harmony.
3. An important rule for florists is that the bouquet will look more elegant and attractive if you use flowers at different stages of dissolution: from a strong bud to a fully blossomed flower.
4. It is advisable to select flowers with stems of different lengths. There are generally accepted standards: the length of the shortest stem should not exceed 3/4 the length of the middle one, and the length of the middle one should not exceed 3/4 of the tallest one. In a vessel with water (it is best if it matches the style of the bouquet design), the flowers should be placed at different angles, in different directions and not too close to each other. Inconspicuous and small flowers are usually placed at the edges of the vase, while large and spectacular ones are located in the very center.
5. Depending on the material and shape of the vase, the issue of the type of bouquet itself is decided. And vice versa. Clay vessels are ideal for wild forest and wildflowers. They emphasize the natural charm of these simple, but at the same time original representatives of the flora. In addition to this, closeness to nature is emphasized. Ceramics go well with flowers such as lilacs, gladioli and chrysanthemums. You could say they were made for each other. Ceramic vases are in many ways preferable to aristocratic crystal vases. But it is best to place carnations and modest daisies in glass vases.
Dates and place of the competition
Bouquets and flower arrangements will be accepted on September 7, 2015 from 9-00 to 13-00 at the Surovikino House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren.
The competition is held from September 7 to September 8 at the Surovikinsky Municipal Children's Educational Institution, the Surovikinsky House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren.
Competition nominations
1) The best bouquet.
2) The best flower arrangement.
3) The best vegetable composition.
Bouquets and flower arrangements are accepted according to the application (attachment) on paper, signed by the owner (institution) and the responsible person of the House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren, indicating the date of acceptance and delivery of bouquets and flower arrangements. Also, to streamline organizational work and record keeping, before September 4, 2015, the application must be sent to the email address of the House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren [email protected]
The number of works is limited: from class and circle (association) 1 composition each
Summing up the results of the competition:
At the end of the competition, the compositions are returned to the authors.
Award documents are issued electronically to your email.
Contact Information
Organizing committee address:
404415, VOLGOGRAD region, SUROVIKINO, st. LENIN, 66
Phone: +7 8447321488
Email: [email protected]
Responsible for the competition: Svetlana Valentinovna Gorina, additional education teacher, MCOU preschool education Surovikinsky House of Pioneers and Schoolchildren.
APPLICATION 1 Author, age_____________________
2 Nomination__________________________
3 Name___________________________
4 Exact name of the op-amp ____________
5 Teacher___________________________
6 Email___________________________
Date of acceptance of the composition_______________
Passed the composition (full full name) ________________________
Accepted the composition (full full name)_______________________
Issued the composition (full full name) ______________________
Accepted the composition (full full name)______________________
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Flowers are beautiful creatures of our planet. The rainbow of colors and unique scent of these plants make them a wonderful gift. Floral arrangements can be a decoration for an event or become part of the interior.
Novice florists use popular flowers when making bouquets. There is a lot of information about such plants. After studying it, you can make bouquets at home. The main thing is to purchase the necessary materials for this.
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Creating bouquets is an entire art that teaches not only how to form compositions, but also how to combine colors. Choose the right plants so that the bouquet does not fade for a long time. Learn the language of flowers, who to give which plants to.
Not only beginners, but also florist masters use common flowers. A catalog of popular cut flowers growing in the domestic natural area and exotic plants is presented below.
Cut flowers for bouquets
Names of flowers and their short description give novice florists an idea of popular flowers that can be used when composing bouquets.
Alstroemeria Astra
Alstroemeria. Pleases with a rich color palette and excellent durability. When cut, they can last 3-4 weeks. Suitable for people with increased sensitivity to fragrances as they are odorless.
The flower is called anemone for its light and delicate petals that fall off in a strong wind. The color range of anemones, similar to poppies, is varied. But most of all they like to add them to winter bouquets. The deep blue anemone looks unusual and fascinating. A frequent guest in the design of blue wedding bouquets . We even have a separate article dedicated only to blue flowers in compositions. Click and the article will open in a new window.
Aster. This is a favorite flower in an autumn bouquet. The aster, which looks like a star, is given not only to teachers, but also to beautiful women. The aster will be an interesting element in a wedding composition.
A correctly assembled bouquet of carnations is as beautiful as bouquets of roses, which is why many florists choose delicate carnations for bridal bouquets.
Sunny gerbera will add brightness to any bouquet. The flowers look like colorful daisies and symbolize the joy of life. Gerberas go well with irises and orchids.
Spring flowers with delicate shades that look good in pastel bouquets.
The lush inflorescence of hydrangea allows you to create lovely mono-bouquets that look touching in the hands of the bride.
A bouquet of irises looks sophisticated; such a composition is an excellent birthday or anniversary gift for a woman or man.
A flower of small lilies is a good gift for young girls. In wedding floristry, a bouquet of lilies of the valley is complemented with decorations.
A bouquet of lilies is a royal gift. Lilies in a flower arrangement can be combined with roses, to which they are slightly inferior in popularity.
is a symbol of youth. White and cream poppies are added to the bouquets of young brides, scarlet poppies create bright accent in any composition.
White and yellow flowers look delicate in a bouquet and are suitable as a gift for romantic women.
Peonies look good in composition with other flowers, bouquets look fresh and voluminous.
The flower is a small sun, symbolizing good luck and wealth, looks amazing both in a wedding bouquet and in an anniversary bouquet.
Pink flowers look great in mono bouquets. Rhododendron has many species. Deciduous rhododendron is known as azalea. Daurian rhododendron is popularly called wild rosemary. But real wild rosemary belongs to the heather family.
This is the most beautiful and popular flower on the planet. The largest number of bouquets that florists create include roses.
The flower symbolizes love. Chamomile bouquets look cute and their simplicity allows you to add a variety of decorations to your bouquets. You can read more about the language of flowers in the article.
Simple and double, white and red, multi-colored tulips are universal flowers for any bouquets, especially spring ones.
If you want to achieve touching in a bouquet, nothing is better suited than this flower. The “glass” texture gives fragility and sophistication to this flower. Used in spring compositions to convey the awakening of nature. Suitable for wedding floristry and other compositions where you need to add a touch of romance.
A daisy-like chrysanthemum with a large number of petals in a solo composition or as an accent looks great due to its volume and colors.
Exotic flowers for bouquets
Exotic flowers in bouquets are increasingly used by florists. Agapanthus, heliconia, calla lilies, plumeria, strelitzia, celosia and other flowers are found in the compositions.
The most popular among all exotics are orchids. The fragile flowers of orchids, native to Central America, symbolize beauty and love. These flowers look great in any composition and can be decorated with any decorations.
There are many varieties of orchids. The following flowers are used in wedding bouquets: ascocenda, vanda, dendrobium, phalaenopsis.
Bouquets with orchids retain their original appearance for a long time, which makes them attractive for wedding floristry.
No less popular in floristry is the combination of various herbs, fruits and berries with flowers.
Herbs in flower bouquets
To make bouquets, not only flowers are used, but also various herbs.
The most common herbs that are added to a bouquet are represented by the following list:
Gypsophila is a tender herbaceous plant that contains large quantities small white flowers. The plant symbolizes modesty. Florists offer bouquets with gypsophila for timid and young girls and brides.
Openwork flowers can not only complement any bouquet, but also look great separately. Delightful bouquets are obtained from a combination of gypsophila with orchids, ranunculus, roses and tulips.
Feather grass is an elegant fluffy grass, from which florists love to create various bouquets in combination with flowers.
Most often, feather grass is used to decorate dry compositions. Feather grass with dried roses or wildflowers will fit into the design of any interior.
Silk feather grass spikelets can also be seen in a living bouquet. Spring and autumn wedding compositions with this grass are created in soft pastel and silver tones.
Lavender symbolizes love and happiness. Soft lilac and purple The pleasant aroma of the plants attracts attention.
Lavender is a frequent guest in wedding floristry bouquets. In Provence style weddings, the bouquet looks stylish and original.
Tansy is a medicinal herb with golden yellow inflorescences. The plant has a camphor-like smell, so it is preferred to make dry bouquets for indoors. Dried tansy is used to make autumn and winter compositions.
Live tansy looks great with various meadow flowers, especially daisies. Keep tansy bouquets on an open terrace or in a frequently ventilated room.
Forbs
No less popular rosemary, sage and other herbs.
Florists use herbs not only to dilute bouquets, but also create entire compositions from several types of herbs with flowers. Bouquets of herbs make a good addition to rural and vintage weddings.
Berries in flower bouquets
When making bouquets, berries are added in summer and autumn during the growth or ripening of fruits. In summer bouquets, unripe fruits are popular, which will not stain the bride’s dress, and in autumn, hard fruits of bushes and trees are popular.
In summer floristry you can find blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, and St. John's wort. Fruits in autumn floristry have the same names, like shrubs and trees - hawthorn, viburnum, rowan, rose hip. Many of these berries can be added to bouquets year-round.
Let's look at the description of some berries in more detail.
Blackberries and raspberries
Blackberries and raspberries have an interesting shape. The refreshing appearance and sweet aroma of berries will be a pleasant addition to any bouquet. Blackberries and raspberries symbolize wealth and happiness, which is why they are popular in wedding floristry.
Please note that in this case, blackberries and raspberries have only decorative meaning in the bouquet, unlike edible bouquets. We wrote about them. Fruit and vegetable floristry involves practicality, when the fruits, berries or vegetables used in the bouquet can be eaten within 1-2 days.
St. John's wort
St. John's wort or Hypericum is medicinal plant with bright yellow flowers. But the fruits of the plant are popular in bouquets.
Bright red St. John's wort berries fit delightfully into bouquets with irises, callas, sunflowers and roses. The unripe fruits of white, green and yellow shades of St. John's wort are suitable for creating romantic bouquets.
Kalina
Red viburnum has long been a decoration for weddings. Viburnum branches were hung indoors and placed on the table, and added to the bride’s bouquet.
Nowadays, florists add viburnum to bouquets, emphasizing the charm of the bride. In bouquets, viburnum goes well with gerberas, callas, poppies, and roses.
Strawberry
Fragrant strawberries in a flower arrangement symbolize fertility. When adding to a bouquet, choose dense and slightly unripe berries.
Strawberries go well with flowers in pastel shades, but you can also add bright plants such as lilies, roses, and eustomas.
Rowan
Orange or red rowan berries look great in an autumn bouquet, either as a gift or for the bride. Rowan berry clusters can be added to any floral arrangement, but they look more interesting in bouquets of white, burgundy, orange and purple flowers.
Fruits in flower bouquets
Florists use a variety of local and exotic fruits when making bouquets. Floral arrangements with pomegranate, figs and bergamot look interesting. Photos of plants show how harmoniously they look .
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On September 4, our school held an exhibition of bouquets. There were a lot of amazing bouquets and arrangements, funny names. Everything was originally decorated.
But I would like to talk about some bouquets separately. We were very pleased with the initial link.
1-A class (leader S.M. Kononova): there were 17 bouquets and 4 compositions. I would especially like to highlight some bouquets: “Garden of Eden”, “Hello Autumn”, “Salute”.This class took second place.
2-A class (lead teacher L.A. Mylnikova): there were 10 bouquets and 2 compositions. I would especially like to highlight: "Transbaikal autumn". The commission especially liked the composition “Forest fairy tale cake.”
2nd class (class leader E.N. Verkhoturova): : there were 10 bouquets and 3 compositions. Stand out: “Flower Slipper”, “Autumn Waltz”, “Heavenly Creature”, “White Swan on the Pond”.
2nd grade (class teacher I.V. Richter): : there were 12 bouquets and 1 composition. The best ones: “Where is the groom”, “Our school country”, “Big change”.
3-A class (senior teacher M.B. Solovyova): : there were 14 bouquets and 1 composition. The most interesting: "Borodino", "Summer watercolor".Took third place.
3-B grade (class teacher Nesterova N.I.) there were 10 compositions and 2 compositions. The commission identified the most successful: “Raspberry cocktail”, “Berry explosion”, “Flower marathon”.
4th class (leader N.V. Goncharenko): there were 6 bouquets and 5 compositions. Some of the best: "Fantasy", "From the Heart".
4-B grade (class teacher Bukhteeva S.I.): there were 20 bouquets. The best: “I really want summer to never end”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Peacock’s Tail”, “Lilac Fog”. We took first place.
In the middle level, all classes took part in the exhibition. The results are as follows:
5-A class (lead teacher L.V. Trukhan): : there were 13 bouquets. The best: “Native Transbaikalia”, “Happy Together”, “Smile”, “Tenderness”, “King of Victory”.We took second place.
5-B grade (class teacher Zueva M.V.): : there were 11 bouquets. The best: “Artist”, “I’m not handsome, alas.”We took third place.
6-A class (lead teacher Prostakishina E.V.): : there were 9 bouquets. The best: “I’ll pick up flowers and give you a bouquet”, “Touchy touch”.
6-B grade (class teacher Gordeeva G.A.): : 11 bouquets.
7-A class (lead teacher Kalinchenko T.A.): : there were 12 bouquets and 1 composition. The best: “Farewell to Summer”, “Autumn Rhapsody”, “Harsh and Beautiful Summer”.
7-B grade (class teacher L.A. Gurova): : there were 7 bouquets and 3 compositions.
8-A grade (class teacher L.P. Yakovchuk): : there were 8 bouquets and 4 compositions. The best: “The most important thing...”, “Olympic Games”, “Memory of the Heroes of 1812”, “Anniversary Cake”, “Sunny Mood”.We took first place.
8-B grade (class teacher Shevchenko T.A.): there were 11 bouquets. The best: “Harmonious contrast”, “You are my friend autumn again!”, “Winter dream”. We took second place.
And finally, senior management!
9-A class (class teacher Kolokoltseva E.V.): : “Pansies under an umbrella”, “Autumn Splashes”, “Fairy of Colors”, “Inspiration”.We took second place.
9-B grade (class teacher Malaya N.N.): : there were 7 bouquets and 2 compositions. The best: “I won’t go to distant lands, why should I go further than Transbaikalia?”, “It all starts with love”. We took third place.
10th class (leader T.N. Abramovich): : there were 8 bouquets and 7 compositions. The best: “If the bear were a bee”, “Freckles”, “To the Heroes of 1812”, “And life is good and living is good”. We took first place.
11-A class (class teacher Vlasenko G.T.): there were 7 bouquets. The best: “Flame of Love”, “Garden of Eden”.We took third place.
The children did a great job, showing their imagination and ability to work. It was very difficult for the commission to determine places by class, because all the bouquets were very beautiful.
Compilation flower arrangements- this is not only a pleasant hobby, but also a whole science, which is called floristry. It turns out that to successfully compose a bouquet or a birthday party, you need to know at least the very basics of this art. Then the finished work will look professional and will become a real decoration for any interior, regardless of whether live or artificial plants were used for it.
Flowers flower arrangements
That flowers, flower arrangements are a universal decoration for any home, people have probably always known. Even the simplest bouquet of field daisies can already give a space a different mood and give the necessary emotions. In addition, plants also have a pleasant aroma, so the air in the house is additionally enriched with a pleasant smell, and a natural one, not an artificial one. As for beauty, anyone will prove how they can change even the design style simply by their appearance.
The classic composition for us is the so-called European bouquet. These are cut inflorescences of different species, which are combined according to some characteristic, be it variety, size or shade. Over time, with the evolution of floristry as a science, or even rather as the art of arranging bouquets, they began to develop their own patterns and rules, from which professional florists try not to deviate in our time.
Compositions differ in form, even if we are talking about a classic European bouquet. They can be round, oval, pyramidal, depending on the effect that needs to be produced. For ceremonial table setting, ampelous compositions are used, which are distinguished by the presence of elements hanging down, which is why the basis for ampelous decorations are tall vases or vessels with long legs.
Any flower compositions there must be a certain center, a central point to which the eye is drawn first. Around this point, secondary elements, fillers (additional decorative elements) are built, and geometry is built. In this case, we can draw an analogy with, in which there is an unshakable central element - a residential building, and around it the remaining components of the design are built, which are designed to emphasize the attractiveness of the central point.
Additional parts that are present in almost any flower arrangements, photos which you can see in magazines and catalogs. They are the ones who create the mood, the theme, because there are varieties flowering plants not much compared to decorative parts. So, you can very easily use the same roses and carnations to make either Easter ones, or just by slightly modifying the decor. For Easter it will be beautifully decorated Easter eggs, toy rabbits on long skewers. And for New Year's, Christmas tree decorations or delicate cotton twigs are perfect, which make the bouquet look as if it was dusted with snow.
In addition, of course, the shade of all components also matters compositions of fresh flowers. If you don’t look at some trendy fashion trends, but rely purely on the rules and basic recommendations for selection, then the same universal rules apply here as in any other selection of color combinations, be it renovations in an apartment, a set of clothes, or when we... The color spectrum that is already familiar to us is used - a circle on which the main shades of the basic tones that make up the rainbow are laid out. If you want to create the most harmonious composition, then choose shades that are close in spectrum; if contrasting, choose shades from opposite ends of the spectrum.
Floral arrangement of flowers
In addition to the plants themselves, inflorescences, buds, decorative branches for a special effect floral arrangement of flowers You also need to pay attention to the base, that is, either the container or the packaging in which the decorative element may be located. The simplest option, and at the same time one of the most versatile, is a vase. Moreover, sometimes it can even be much more beautiful and original than its contents. Please note that in any recommendations on fashionable floral trends you will always find advice on selecting a vase or other container, which indicates the importance and necessity of such an element.
But sellers of ready-made bouquets, of course, will not offer flower arrangement, photo which you might like with a vase, because this will lead to a significant increase in its price. Therefore, other original ways of presenting such crafts are being invented, and their popularization has led to the fact that even homemade bouquets that we make for our own apartment begin to obey the laws of professional floristry. Probably the very first such base was a wicker basket into which soil could be poured and plants with bulbs or roots could be planted inside, so they would retain their freshness much longer. Today, baskets are also widely used, only the soil has been replaced by a special material that has many names: oasis, floral sponge, etc. This is a porous, dense material that perfectly retains inside itself an amount of water sufficient to nourish the stems for a long time. The advantages that an oasis provides are enormous, because it turned out that plants can now be arranged not only in sealed containers, but also in baskets, boxes, and also formed into shaped crafts.
A beautiful fashion trend is bouquets that are inside a slightly open box, like a gift or candy. This design technique is loved by everyone, both by those who give the gift for its convenience and versatility of use, and by those who can put it anywhere in the apartment at their discretion. Often the design of the stand depends on the style in which the room is designed. For example, for the Provence style, non-standard “vases” are widely used, such as old teapots and decanters.
Flower arrangements for the interior
Both in this and in varieties flower arrangements for the interior They follow fashion trends very closely. It would be wrong not to dwell on them in more detail, so that you can not only distinguish truly fashionable bouquets, but also try to make them with your own hands.
There are three main trends that stand out to us at International Floral Distributors, a reputable organization that brings together the world's leading florists. If you want to make decorations for a holiday, for example, for a wedding, then you should listen to these tips. And simply, the proposed materials are very beautiful.
Tenderness carries with it a trend called “glitter.” Its distinctive features are the abundance of metallized elements in decoration, selection of bases and decorative elements. Refraction of light, radiance - this is the effect that needs to be achieved. To select the necessary types in a store or garden, you first need to look at light shades, natural and pure, they set the tone for the whole work. These are white callas, roses, carnations, tulips, peonies, mattiola, and ranunculus. The lines of the inflorescences should be clean, simple, and this simplicity, combined with a metallic texture, will help you transform any interior.
For lovers of lush variety, our next trend will be pleasant - “holiday”. Creating bouquets that combine a riot of colors and textures, they are so similar to the homespun patterns of products in the patchwork style. In general, the trends this season are to use plants that grow exactly in the area where you live to make the bouquet look authentic. The basic shades of the trend are warm yellow, orange, raspberry, blue denim, fuchsia, orange, plants recommended for use are gerberas, chrysanthemums, garden roses, delphiniums, celosias, decorative sunflowers. This bouquet will surely bring you a feeling of warmth, sun, and a real holiday.
Compositions of fresh flowers
Romance, true femininity, exquisite floral perfumes - they are associated with all this compositions of fresh flowers The next trend is “pomp”. This is a real abundance of a summer garden, which by some miracle ends up in a city apartment.
For such works, greenery plays the role of a background for lush, luxurious flowers in raspberry, pink, peach, and plum shades. The ideal option is green branches with berries, this creates the perfect contrast. It is also necessary to choose a worthy design for royal bouquets - these are vintage crystal vases and rustic wood containers. Plants that can be safely recommended for combination are roses, hydrangeas, peonies, amaranth, and dahlias.
As for the general trends that are used both in wedding decorations and in wedding decorations, this is the combination of buds with fruits and berries. The walls of transparent vases are lined with lemon slices, and poured apples are placed in the center of the craft.
Feathers can easily be called a fashionable sign among decorative additional elements, and peacock feathers are most often used, which give the whole work both a certain oriental chic and bohemian mystery. Feathers are perfect for a lush multi-colored collection, but in measured quantities they can decorate a laconic monochromatic work.
Artificial flower arrangements
Not everyone treats equally well compositions of artificial flowers, but, rather, this refers to products that are not of the highest quality. Whereas modern products, which are sold in specialized stores, even to the touch do not differ from their living counterparts, and can please the eye in the office, salon or home interior for much longer.
When compiling compositions of artificial flowers The same rules apply as for the living, the same fashion trends are used. But the scope of application is greatly expanding. For example, hanging decorations using decorative bird cages are so popular now. It looks very romantic, gentle, and such bouquets require virtually no care, just wash them in soapy water from time to time or wipe them with a brush to remove accumulated dust.
Flowers for decorating bouquets with names and photos will help to ennoble any place. A beautiful, delicate composition will be a decoration in any home. You can grow flowers in the garden yourself, and then make bouquets of them and give them to family or friends. The skills of a florist are not required; it is enough to know a few rules for composing a bouquet and what flowers can be combined with each other.
Rules for creating bouquets
There are several principles that will help you create a beautiful bouquet:
Flowers for compositions
Popular flowers for bouquets can be grown in your own garden, here are some of the flowers for bouquets with pictures.
Roses
Perhaps the most popular flower. It is especially popular for weddings. In fact, roses will suit almost any bouquet and will always look good. You can choose any type of roses for planting: from large to small bush ones. The best time to plant roses is in September. If you plant them later, they will not have time to get stronger before the first cold weather sets in; early planting will end in the death of the buds. By spring, roses planted in September will begin to bloom intensively.
Roses require a lot of care; they are very sensitive and require attention. Feeding is necessary; it is better to use saltpeter with the first buds. Feed the plant 2-3 times a month until it blooms completely. Ensure the correct temperature; overheating will kill the roses. Constantly water and pluck the shoots to create the correct shape. To form a bush, trim off excess shoots.
What to combine roses with?
Lilies and alstroemeria are perfect for roses. Violets look very harmonious with white roses.
It is also worth trying to combine roses with herbs, such as lavender. Some people believe that roses are independent flowers that should be given just like that. They attract a lot of attention, so other flowers in the bouquet should be more delicate and sophisticated.
Peonies
Peonies are one of the most beautiful and delicate flowers. Plus, they are very popular now. Every woman will be pleased to receive a bouquet of peonies. These flowers are often used to make wedding bouquets. However, you should be careful when adding other flowers to a bouquet with peonies, as they open very quickly. It is better to choose flowers that hold their shape well, or just a few branches. Peonies bloom for a long time, about a month.
They should not be planted in wet soil; they cannot tolerate it. Also, they do not tolerate shade, so it is better to plant them on the sunny side. This needs to be done from August to September; it can also be done in the spring, but then the peonies will bloom a little later, and it will be more difficult to care for them. In the first year, feeding is necessary; they must be grown in pre-dug shallow holes.
What to combine peonies with?
For peonies, daisies, hydrangeas or forget-me-nots are perfect. You can also make a bouquet of peonies of different shades without using other flowers. These can be white peonies along with soft pink and hot pink. Such a bouquet will not leave anyone indifferent.
Sunflowers
Sunflower is a bright sunny flower that can easily lift your spirits with its appearance. People often grow decorative sunflowers in their garden. It always looks very impressive on the site, creating such a “fence” from its flowers.
Sunflower is unpretentious and easily tolerates both drought and frost. The plant is best grown in fertile soil, not planted next to legumes or tomatoes. It is better to plant in a place where grain crops grew. Sunflowers are quite easy to care for; it is enough to water them regularly and periodically feed them, since sunflowers take up a lot of nutrients.
What to combine sunflowers with?
The sunflower is a self-sufficient flower, however, it can be used to create beautiful bouquets. You can combine it with gerberas, chrysanthemums, or add it to a bouquet. It’s even better to dilute the bouquet with twigs, herbs or greens. This bouquet is good for a birthday, to create a great mood for the person to whom you give it.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are constantly used in compositions. Most often, chrysanthemums are yellow, but there are others. Excellent bouquet flowers, they bloom late, so they can be collected in the fall.
In the garden you can create a beautiful composition from these flowers; chrysanthemum bushes look very beautiful, especially in large numbers from afar. Chrysanthemums are resistant to cold weather and bloom for a long time - from the end of July until winter. However, chrysanthemums require care. As soon as a small plus appears, the flowers sprout. For chrysanthemums, it is worth providing shelter and removing them by the end of spring, as they begin to grow strongly in height.
Chrysanthemums love moisture and require constant watering. After watering, it is necessary to fertilize and ensure that the soil is moist and loose. Give them nutrition regularly - minerals and...
Be sure to trim the flowers, and after trimming, cover the root with foliage or protective film.
What to combine chrysanthemums with?
A bouquet of chrysanthemums is suitable for any occasion. The best combinations are roses, gerberas and dahlias. This autumn bouquet is perfect for a birthday or will simply decorate the windowsill with its beauty in the country.
Lilies
One of the most popular flowers for a bouquet, which is used in floristry. From ancient Celtic the name of this flower is translated as white. Lily is a very sophisticated, elegant flower with a stunning scent. Lilies are fairly easy to grow.
They are usually grown from bulbs. You need to plant in the fall, check the bulbs to see if they are healthy enough. It is recommended to plant lilies of different varieties side by side and leave them to grow for several years. The plant loves sunlight and regular watering.
What to combine lilies with?
Lily is also a self-sufficient flower. A beautiful bouquet of lilies will delight any girl; these flowers are very elegant. But such flowers also look good in a bouquet; both peonies and daisies can be perfect for the composition. Beware of combinations with poppy seeds, as poppies will die very quickly. It would be great to add decorative branches or “Christmas trees” to the lilies.
A DIY bouquet, especially from garden flowers, is a wonderful gift. Don't be afraid to experiment and try. Of course, floristry is a whole science that was practiced in ancient times, but knowing the rules and secrets of arranging bouquets, you can create a very beautiful composition. In addition, a bouquet made with your own hands will help you save a lot of money on gifts for friends or relatives.
There is no need to go to flower shops or specifically hire a florist to make a bouquet. Flowers in a bouquet can be completely different: it can be not only roses, peonies or orchids, but also tulips, carnations, irises, or daisies. It is worth remembering only the main rules:
Try and experiment, and your flowers in bouquets will decorate any home.
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