Ultimate guide to ombre flowers
Ombre blooms are a delightful trend in floristry, and they add a touch of gradient magic to any arrangement. Whether you’re planning a wedding bouquet, a centerpiece, or simply want to brighten up your living space, here’s a Bloom & Song guide on creating ombre flower arrangements:
Choose Your Flowers:
Start by selecting a variety of flowers in different shades. Ombre arrangements work best when you have a spectrum of colors to play with. Consider both store-bought flowers and those cut from your garden.
Some popular choices for ombre blooms include:
Pink Peonies: These soft, romantic flowers are perfect for the lighter end of your gradient.
Scabiosa: With its delicate petals, scabiosa adds texture and depth.
Eucalyptus Cinerea: The silvery leaves of eucalyptus provide a lovely contrast.
Viburnum Opulus: Its white clusters of flowers can be a mid-tone.
Dark Chocolate Peonies: These rich, deep blooms anchor the darker end of the ombre.
Scented Stocks: Fragrant and colorful, they’re great for mid-tones.
Tulips, Roses, and Sweet Peas: Mix and match these for a varied palette.
Decide on Your Color Fade:
Consider the shades you want to transition between. It could be anything from pale yellows to deep chocolates, peachy tones to vibrant lime greens, or pinks to purples.
Plan where your color fade will start and finish. You can skip certain hues if you prefer a more specific range.
Gather Containers:
Collect an assortment of vases, jars, jugs, pots, and bottles. Ceramic and glass containers work well.
Make sure they’re clean and filled with water. Trust me, forgetting to fill one can lead to sad flowers!
Arrange Your Ombre Mantelpiece:
Place your containers on your mantelpiece or any other surface you’d like to decorate.
Arrange them from left to right, with the lightest colors on the left and the darkest on the right.
Taller vases go at the back, while smaller ones sit in front.
Hide plain containers behind prettier ones—they’ll be covered by flowers anyway.
Start Arranging:
Begin with your palest blooms. Place the tallest, lightest flowers at the back left.
Work your way across, gradually introducing deeper colors.
Mix it up: Some larger blooms can be placed at the front to avoid a too-formal look.
Replace any faded blooms with fresh ones to keep your ombre display going for weeks.
There’s no strict rule—let your creativity flow! And if you’re feeling adventurous, try unexpected combinations like pink garden roses, white peonies, and raspberry scabiosa for a stunning ombre effect.
