Flowers To Consider Instead Of Roses

I love roses. But every once in a while, I have a client,at Fly Me To The Moon Florists, who wants no part of roses in a mixed arrangement.That's fine with me. I'm no rose peddler, well actually that's at least part of whoI am.

 

Image:  Fly Me To The Moon Florists

But, what I meant is that I'm not a rose pusher. I am a carnation pusher though. You can read all about that here, 

But, when it comes to suggesting flowers other than roses in a floral arrangement my absolute favorite is lisianthus.  

It's the dark purple flower in the above arrangement next to the white chrysanthemum on the left.

 

Image: Bloom Japan

 

In one of my favorite floral reference books, Garden to Vase: Growing and Using Your Own Cut Flowers, the author, Linda Beutler, says of the lisanthus:

"This is an exemplary cut flower; beautiful, long lasting, readily available year-round. If it had a lovely fragrance, we would not need to grow anything else."

 

It comes in a variety of colors from white, pale green, pinks, lavender, variegated white with a purple edge and several shades of purple. And best of all, it lasts up to 2 weeks in water.

Image: Bloom Japan

There's an article on Colin Cowie Weddings website called,  "Luxe for Less: Better Than Roses," where he  highlights his favorite rose alternatives. You guessed it. Lisianthus is at the top of his list.

Don't miss the 4 other flowers he thinks are good rose substitutes. 

 So  what's your favorite flower?

 

Mimi

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Bellenza Wedding Bistro]

Learned something new...lisianthus! Noted its good qualities you mentioned. Sounds lovely!

[Mimi]

Just finished making 11 arrangements for a corporate event tonight including dark purple lisianthus. So glad you like it. I really appreciate the comments you leave me. Have an incredible day!

[Calling it Home]

The best advice I took from your site was to consider carnations. Since there has been a drought in my area, my roses are not happy...I may have lost a bush or two. Great post.

[Mimi]

I'm so sorry to hear about your roses Linda. But even 2 rose bushes can't take away . Have a great weekend!

[Buy Trees]

This is nice flower arrangement. I will try to do this at my end.

[Rosenilda]

Lovely flowers. The above photo is a cyemclan and they are very lovely. I had one once, but my kitty got into it. Have a wonderful weekend.Hugs, LisaKay

[Mimi]

LisaKay, Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the post on other flowers, besides the lovely rose, to consider buying.