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There are plenty of bouquets bursting with surprising colours, but did you know that a bouquet in just one colour can be just as striking? This winter, opt for a stylish and serene white bouquet. White flowers radiate calm, luxury and simplicity, and they carry a rich symbolism too. In this article, discover 3 beautiful white bouquets: mono, match and mixed. Get inspired and choose your favourite.
Choosing white flowers? Go for mono, match or mixed
Before putting together your bouquet with white flowers, it helps to consider what kind of bouquet you would like and which plant or flower variety you want to use. Broadly speaking, bouquets can be divided into three types:
- Mono bouquet: a bouquet featuring one single flower variety.
- Match bouquet: a bouquet made up of two flower varieties.
- Mixed bouquet: a bouquet combining more than two different white flowers.
To keep the white palette intact, give some thought to your vase. Choose a glass vase, semi translucent milky glass or a white vase.
White bouquet with Tulips and Orchids (match bouquet)
Combine two flower varieties in the same colour but with different shapes and heights, and you create an exciting contrast in form and texture. In the bouquet above, white Orchids are paired with white fringed Tulips. Tip: can you not resist adding a subtle hint of colour? Then consider placing a small sprig of Gypsophila or Eucalyptus in the vase.
White bouquet with different flower varieties (mixed bouquet)
With a mixed bouquet, you can truly let your creativity run free. The bouquet above features white Tulips, white Anemones, white Lisianthus, white Hypericum and white Gypsophila. You can arrange a mixed bouquet in a neat, rounded Biedermeier style, or opt for a looser arrangement for that relaxed, just picked from the field feel.
The symbolism of white flowers
White flowers are not only beautifully stylish, they also carry a rich symbolism. They generally stand for purity, elegance, serenity and new beginnings. It is no surprise, then, that white flowers are often used at weddings, where they evoke innocence and purity, but also at funerals, where they bring peace and comfort.
Although white is technically not a colour, a white bouquet certainly adds 'colour' to your interior!
White flowers in a vase? Here is how to keep them looking beautiful for as long as possible
Have you brought a mono, match or mixed bouquet into your home? Then of course you will want to enjoy it for as long as possible. Follow these basic rules and tips to keep your bouquet looking its best in your vase:
- Cut the stems diagonally with a sharp, clean knife.
- Place the flowers in a clean vase with a small amount of room temperature water.
- Add flower food if desired to extend the life of your flowers.
- Remove any leaves hanging in the water to prevent bacterial growth.
- Refresh the vase water regularly.
- Do not place your bouquet next to a fruit bowl, in direct sunlight or in a draught.
More mono(chrome) bouquets
Feeling inspired by these single colour bouquets? Take a look at what the colour red can do for you and your interior. Be inspired by the stunning monochrome bouquet by floral stylist Nina Klein. Curious about how colourful plants can influence your mood and productivity?Discover the impact of colour in your workspace and find out which shade could give your career a boost.
