We grow flowers for bouquets in the country, photos of interesting compositions
Flowers for decorating bouquets with names and photos will help to refine any place. A beautiful, delicate composition will be a decoration in any home. In the garden, you can grow flowers yourself, and then make bouquets of them, and give them to relatives 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
- Do not use many varieties of flowers, maximum 3-4, otherwise the composition will look a little ridiculous.
- You should not make a bouquet only of unblown flowers. This will make the bouquet very heavy.
- Start with small bouquets and simple solutions.
- Do everything systematically, carefully, do not speed up the process. The result directly depends on the accuracy of the execution.
- Think over each bouquet, collect flowers and think about what the final result will look like.
- Approach the lesson creatively, show your imagination.
- It is necessary to cut flowers for a bouquet at an angle.
- If the flowers for the bouquet were not cut at the same time and were not placed in water, then it is better to repeat the cut, washing the stems under running water. And it's better to do it in the morning.
- For the bouquet to stand for a long time, you do not need to put it under direct exposure to sunlight and drafts. The water must be purified, you can buy a product in stores to make the bouquet stand better.
- The bouquet is not composed of an even number of flowers. Such compositions are suitable only for mourning.
- The number of flowers should be chosen for the occasion, whether you are giving it for a birthday, or as a small compliment.
- It is better to make a large bouquet for an anniversary; a small one is suitable for wedding events.
- Avoid clear symmetry, the bouquet will look dull.
- A standard bouquet, suitable for any occasion, is made so that the girth is about 23-25 cm. and choose roses or peonies as a basis.
- In order to make an impression, you need to think about the color scheme of the bouquet. Don't be afraid to include green shoots or unusual twigs in your bouquet, it always looks good.
- In size, the flowers should go from bottom to top, that is, at the base are bright, showy flowers, and at the top they are small in pastel shades.
- Do not arrange the flowers so that they are pressed against each other, so the bouquet will quickly lose its freshness.
- For shape, choose a circle or one-sided shape. In a round shape, the flowers are arranged evenly along the bouquet, and look in different directions, creating a ball shape. In one-sided form, flowers should be directed in one line.
- In order for the bouquet to last longer, it is better to use secateurs instead of scissors.
- When composing a bouquet, it is important to consider the color combinations. Many flowers not only do not match with each other in appearance, but also cannot exist side by side.
- It is better to be careful with shades, since cold and warm colors do not always combine, you should first try to make a bouquet in one color scheme, and then try new combinations.
Flowers for composing compositions
Popular flowers for bouquets can be grown on your site, 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 go well with almost any bouquet and will always look good. You can choose any kind of roses for planting: from large tea-hybrid to small bush. It is best to plant roses in September. If planted from later, then before the onset of the first cold weather they will not have time to get stronger, an early planting will end in the death of the kidneys. By spring, roses planted in September will begin to bloom intensively.
Roses require a lot of care, they are very sensitive and require attention. Be sure to feed, with the first buds it is better to use saltpeter. Feed the plant 2-3 times a month until it blooms. Provide the correct temperature, roses will die from overheating. Water constantly, pluck the shoots to create the correct shape. To form a bush, cut 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 like lavender. Some people think 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 refined.
Peonies
Peonies are one of the most beautiful and delicate flowers. Plus, they're very popular now. Every woman will be pleased to receive a bouquet of peonies. These flowers are often used in 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 keep their shape well, or just a few branches. Peonies bloom for a long time, about a month.
They should not be planted in moist soil, they cannot stand it. Also,peonies do not tolerate shade, so it is better to plant them on the sunny side. This should be done from August to September, it is possible 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, fertilizing is necessary, they must be grown in shallow pits dug in advance.
What to combine peonies with?
Daisies, hydrangeas or forget-me-nots are perfect for peonies. Also, you can make a bouquet of peonies of different shades, without using other flowers. It can be white peonies along with pale pink and hot pink. Such a bouquet will not leave anyone indifferent.
Sunflowers
Sunflower is a bright sunny flower that can easily cheer you up with its appearance. People often grow decorative sunflowers in their garden. On the site, he always looks very impressive, creating such a "fence" of his flowers.
The sunflower is unpretentious, easily tolerates both drought and frost. The plant is best grown in fertile soil, not planted next to legumes or tomatoes. Better to plant in a place where crops grew. It is quite easy to care for a sunflower, it is enough to water it regularly and feed it periodically, since the sunflower takes up a lot of nutrients.
What to combine sunflowers with?
The sunflower is a self-sufficient flower, however, it can be used to make beautiful bouquets. You can combine it with gerberas, chrysanthemums, add to the bouquet irises... Better yet, dilute the bouquet with twigs, herbs or herbs. Such a bouquet is good for a birthday, to create a great mood for the person to whom you present it.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are constantly used in composition. Most often, chrysanthemums are yellow, but there are others. Beautiful bouquet flowers, bloom late, so it can be picked in autumn.
In the garden, you can create a beautiful composition of these flowers, chrysanthemum bushes look very beautiful, especially in large numbers from afar. Chrysanthemums are resistant to cold weather, bloom for a long time - from late July until winter. However, chrysanthemums require care.As soon as a small plus appears, the flowers germinate. For chrysanthemums, it is worth providing shelter, and remove it by the end of spring, as they begin to grow strongly in height.
Chrysanthemums love moisture and require constant watering. After watering, you need to fertilize, make sure that the soil is moist and loose. Give them food regularly - minerals and organic.
Be sure to cut the flowers, after cutting the root, cover it with foliage or a protective film.
What to combine chrysanthemums with?
A bouquet of chrysanthemums is perfect for any occasion. The best combinations are roses, alstroemeria, gerberas and dahlias. Such an autumn bouquet is perfect for a birthday, or it will simply decorate the windowsill with its beauty in the country.
Lilies
One of the most popular bouquet flowers used in floristry. From ancient Celtic, the name of this flower is translated as white. Lily is a very refined, graceful flower with a stunning scent. Lilies are pretty easy to grow.
They are usually grown from bulbs. You need to plant in the fall, check the bulbs if they are healthy enough. It is recommended to plant lilies of different varieties side by side and leave 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 graceful. But such flowers in a bouquet also look good, both peonies and chamomiles can be perfect for a composition, as well as phloxes... Beware of combinations with poppy seeds, as poppies will die very quickly. It will be great to add decorative branches or "herringbones" 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, which was studied in ancient times, but knowing the rules and secrets of drawing up bouquets, you can create a very beautiful composition. In addition, a hand-made bouquet will help you save a lot of money on gifts for friends or relatives. You don't need to travel to flower shops or hire a florist to create a bouquet. Flowers in a bouquet can be completely different: it can be not only roses, peonies or orchids, but also tulips, carnations, irises, lilies of the valley or chamomile. It is worth remembering only the main rules:
- Do not overload the bouquet. 2-3 main flowers, a small amount of greenery or branches, and the bouquet is ready. Otherwise, it will be an overloaded, tasteless composition.
- The creation of a bouquet should be decomposed into points: first, determine what the composition and shape will be; then choose a color scheme, what the bouquet will be, delicate or bright; cut flowers in the garden at an angle to compose a composition; put them in water, and after you prepare everything for the bouquet - make up.
- Remember the incompatibility of colors, as above, for example, lilies with poppies, or roses with carnations. Some flowers release substances into the water, due to which other plants die.
- Remember the size of the bouquet, that everything is given on the occasion. It is no longer actual for a wedding to give large bouquets, brides prefer refined, small bouquets, often from wildflowers.
- When the bouquet is ready, you can tie it with a satin ribbon or twine. And attach a small concise congratulation to the harness. Also, it is recommended to give flowers without foil or other packaging, so they look fresher and more natural.
Try and experiment, and your flowers in bouquets will decorate any home.