Chrysanthemum is the most common and popular flower due to its huge species diversity: in nature there are ten thousand varieties. This flower is universal, so it is presented for any occasion and just like that, to cheer you up. A chrysanthemum transfers its life energy to the hero of the occasion, and the one who gives it gives sincerity of intentions. How to make a bouquet of chrysanthemums, with what colors they combine, read the article.
How to save a gift bouquet for a long time?
The indisputable advantage of chrysanthemums is that they retain their freshness for a long time. But I don’t want to part with a bouquet given by my beloved ever. What needs to be done to keep chrysanthemums longer? How to prolong their life? To keep the flowers fresh for a long time, you need to consider the following recommendations:
- To form a bouquet, you need to take open flowers, since chrysanthemums placed in water do not open buds.
- So that the water does not deteriorate quickly, you need to get rid of the lower leaves before putting a bouquet of chrysanthemums into the water.
- In order for the plants to receive more water, their stems are pruned and split. It is better to do this without removing the flowers from the vase.
- The bouquet must be put in a cool place (20 ° C). The main thing is that direct rays of the sun do not fall on it.
- The water in the vase where the flowers stand should always be fresh. It should be changed once every two days, at least. Every time you need to cut the stems, but very carefully, as chrysanthemums are fragile.
- In the case of a wilting bouquet of chrysanthemums, they must be lowered first in hot water, and then in cold. After that, cut the stems immediately, and put the flowers in water, heated to 25 ° C.
- If wilted inflorescences appear on a bouquet of spray chrysanthemums, they must be removed immediately, since they have an interesting feature of changing their color. In the case of a large number of buds, the overall perception of the bouquet will be different.
- Flowers do not tolerate drafts, so they need to be protected.
Who is given chrysanthemums?
These flowers, even in cut form, retain their beauty and attractiveness for a long time, so they are presented in any season of the year, even in winter. There are reasons for this, since in the life of every person there are always many events. A bouquet of chrysanthemums for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, ceremony always looks perfect. The bride will be delighted with the bouquet with small white or cream chrysanthemums. Large flowers will delight his wife, because they are presented with love and tenderness. A mature woman in a high position will admire cherry and burgundy chrysanthemums. She will definitely like red flowers with a wine tint.
What does the color of chrysanthemums symbolize?
To date, the birthplace of this flower has not been exactly established. But many researchers believe that this is the East. It is no coincidence that in the coat of arms of Japan, the chrysanthemum in gold color takes pride of place. This flower is called "gold-colored", it is the "queen" of autumn. To date, more than 150 species of various shapes and colors have been bred.
- The most common chrysanthemums are yellow. A bouquet of them is given when they want to confess their love to their chosen one, they feel the need to always be with her.
- These flowers with white petals represent good intentions that are sincere, honest and open.
- Violet and lilac flowers have a different meaning. Such a bouquet of chrysanthemums helps to understand how valuable your girlfriend is to you.
- Red flower petals are the personification of love, and pink - the initial stage of this feeling.
- Blue buds emphasize wisdom, so a bouquet of them is presented to his wife.
An interesting fact: chrysanthemums of any color in Italy and France are a symbol of sadness and mourning. Wreaths of them can be found on the graves of the dead. In the countries of the East, on the contrary, yellow chrysanthemums are a source of energy. They are the raw material for the manufacture of medicines, creams and much more. A bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums is presented here with the best of health and longevity.
What chrysanthemums are used to collect bouquets from?
These flowers come in different shapes:
- Bush chrysanthemums - their inflorescences consist of open buds. They are used to create a bouquet of natural style.
- Single-headed chrysanthemums - these flowers are large in size, due to which the core is almost invisible. They are used to create a restrained composition.
Both of them have a great species diversity. Their petals have a different shape - terry, semi-double, in the form of a spoon, tubules. More often a bouquet of bush chrysanthemums is going to be combined with other flowers.
Bouquet for the bride
Thanks to the large variety of flower, it is not difficult for the bride to make such a bouquet that will emphasize her individuality and become a means of expressing any wedding image: touching, romantic, daring. How to collect a bouquet of chrysanthemums for the bride? Flowers are selected in accordance with the style of the dress, accessories, hairstyle, makeup are not discontinued. These flowers easily tolerate the cold, so brides use them not only for bouquets, but also for compositions that decorate the premises for a wedding celebration in autumn or winter.
Bouquet of chrysanthemums
Skillfully using a wide variety of varieties of this flower, you can create beautiful bouquet compositions. But it is important to comply with the following recommendations:
- Chrysanthemums of different varieties should be combined in color. Looks good yellow with lilac or green, burgundy with white.
- Pick up flowers of different heights.
- If there is no decorative greenery, the bouquet is complemented by green chrysanthemums. They set off bright colors.
- One bouquet may consist of chrysanthemums, the buds of which have different sizes. But a measure is needed here, bulky buds should not cover smaller ones.
- Interesting and very expressive bouquets of chrysanthemums of the same color, but of different varieties.
What colors do chrysanthemums match?
These flowers in the autumn are the most luxurious decorations. In a period of wilting, they are the last "rays of the sun." Compositions of white, red, blue, yellow flowers look luxurious and very solemn, especially in combination with plants of other species. How to collect a bouquet of chrysanthemums? Usually, these flowers play a dominant role, therefore it is better to supplement them with one kind of some plants.
Irises and lilies, as well as twigs of asparagus and fern, are ideal. Flowers should not be pressed against each other, you need to give them freedom. Naturalness of the bouquet is given by plants with different stems height. Bouquets of spray chrysanthemums look great in combination with dahlias, carnations, roses, nasturtium, verbena, yellow gerbera.
Chrysanthemums and Alstroemeria
This combination of colors looks very expressive. The bouquet is a symbol of happiness and joy. It is assumed that the person to whom he is given is distinguished by eccentricity and creative nature. Often such a bouquet composition is received by girls on their first date.
Gerbera Chrysanthemum
A bouquet with these flowers looks original due to the brightness of the gerbera petals and the splendor of chrysanthemums. Thanks to this combination, there are many options for creating extravagant and romantic bouquets.
Chrysanthemums and Carnations
Such a bouquet is suitable for a bride professing Christianity, as a carnation is a symbol of understanding, love, according to this faith, and marriage ties. There is a legend that this flower bloomed for the first time when Jesus was born. In the old days, it was used to make wedding bouquets, but modern brides have unjustly forgotten about it.
Chrysanthemums and roses
The bouquet is suitable for any celebration, including for a wedding. The rose is the decoration of the bride’s bouquet , in which the dominant place is given to chrysanthemum. Compact bush roses and large-sized single-headed chrysanthemums go well together.
Chrysanthemums and gypsophila
This bouquet emphasizes the modesty of the girl, in whose character a great creative potential is hidden. When we make a bouquet of chrysanthemums and gypsophila, the wedding bouquet transforms into an elegant attribute that is suitable for the celebration of any style.