Some of the most popular wedding flowers have limitations many couples are unaware of. To help save you some time and to make choosing your wedding flowers easier I've given some of the seasons, drawbacks, and benefits of some popular wedding flowers - lilies - in the following paragraphs.
Calla lilies, also known as arum lilies are available all year round but experience great fluctuations in price. They are somewhat vulnerable to bruising and this can be especially noticeable on the white varieties. Callas are sensitive to cold temperatures and can get frost damaged easily. They can tolerate heat very well and retain their moisture well even without a water source. This makes them ideal for use in wedding bridal bouquets wherein they may be required to last out of water for some time. The miniature calla varieties make great boutonnieres because they are not harmed by body heat or lack of water.
Tops of the calla lily's blooms don't take up much surface area so you can expect to use a lot of calla lilies in a round, all calla lily bouquet. Calla lilies can fill up more space when used as to expose the length of the bloom rather than just the top such as in the train of a cascading bouquet or in the length of an arm bouquet.
Casablanca lilies are available year round. They have huge, flat blooms, which take up quite a bit of surface area and can really fill out a bouquet. Casablanca lilies are also subject to bruising but not as vulnerable as callas. Some people delight in the Casablanca lily's strong fragrance but some others are allergic to it.
Casablanca lilies are more resistant to very cold temperatures than callas but more prone to wilt from high temperatures or from lack of water. Their large bloom size makes them great for decorating the wedding ceremony as they are easily seen from a distance and they hold up very well when they have a water source.
Calla lilies, also known as arum lilies are available all year round but experience great fluctuations in price. They are somewhat vulnerable to bruising and this can be especially noticeable on the white varieties. Callas are sensitive to cold temperatures and can get frost damaged easily. They can tolerate heat very well and retain their moisture well even without a water source. This makes them ideal for use in wedding bridal bouquets wherein they may be required to last out of water for some time. The miniature calla varieties make great boutonnieres because they are not harmed by body heat or lack of water.
Tops of the calla lily's blooms don't take up much surface area so you can expect to use a lot of calla lilies in a round, all calla lily bouquet. Calla lilies can fill up more space when used as to expose the length of the bloom rather than just the top such as in the train of a cascading bouquet or in the length of an arm bouquet.
Casablanca lilies are available year round. They have huge, flat blooms, which take up quite a bit of surface area and can really fill out a bouquet. Casablanca lilies are also subject to bruising but not as vulnerable as callas. Some people delight in the Casablanca lily's strong fragrance but some others are allergic to it.
Casablanca lilies are more resistant to very cold temperatures than callas but more prone to wilt from high temperatures or from lack of water. Their large bloom size makes them great for decorating the wedding ceremony as they are easily seen from a distance and they hold up very well when they have a water source.
2 comments:
Lilies are really a great choice for wedding. Lily bouquets make beautiful and unique gifts for those special occasions.
Tulips, lilies and pink roses all are my favorite flowers!! FTD provides beautiful bouquets for any occasion with decent discounts...
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