As the mornings bring a chill to the air and the early evenings blanket us, we have well and truly nestled into autumn.
After bidding a fond farewell to summer’s floristry trends of joyful milkweed, bright and breezy oxeye daisy and playful allium, it is time to get cosy and embrace the season — rich with beautiful colours everywhere you look.
We all know the autumn palette is earthy and golden, with the crisp texture of fallen leaves and smooth conkers. But how can florists translate that inviting ambience into a seasonal bouquet?
Tonal trends this autumn
In autumn 2022, we are seeing a blend of colours in bouquets — monotone is no longer manifesting itself in florists’ creations. Instead, as the sun cools and autumn appears, we are contrasting light pastels with earthy tones and turning pinks into biscuit browns.
Throw in splashes of cassis purple, tangerine orange and zesty lime for exciting displays of autumn’s vast spectrum and use complementary packaging and decoration for your bouquets. From Kraft paper-look sleeves in moss green to deep burgundy vases, the opportunity to add depth and colourful undertones is endless.
Branch out with seasonal blooms
Not only is the weather changing, but also blooming times. A fundamental way of bringing this season to life is through the flowers you pick for your bouquets…
Hydrangeas are a classic autumnal addition if you want to make a statement. Their large, cloud-like flowerheads — made up of delicate, individual petals — looks stunning in bouquets, floral arrangements and even larger installations (and dry beautifully to be used all year round).
Like any show-stopping flower with a strong presence, hydrangeas can be tricky to pair. But the romantic element of roses will compliment hydrangeas in any bouquet — opt for more seasonally appropriate yellow, orange or cream roses.
For a more delicate touch, consider sea lavenders. With petals that appear to be made of niftily folded paper and slender branches that lend a cloud of colour to bouquets, there is something tender about this flower. Typically used as a filler, sea lavender in lilac and soft shades of pink would be perfect for autumnal arrangements.
In contrast, embrace the darker hues of the year by incorporating chrysanthemums into your creations! Voluminous and dramatic, these blooms have luxuriously warm tones, with a golden underside that unfurls into a fiery red — couple this with shadowy Japanese anemones for a whimsical look.
Try using different textures to spruce up your seasonal bouquet, too. The blue thistle of sea holly is the most rugged of the autumn florals. With a prickly stem and often spiky sepals, its arresting steel-blue and cool purple shades mirror autumn’s brisk evenings.
Autumnal accents in 2022
This year, we are seeing autumn welcome accents in all shapes, textures and colours — so now is a great time to start experimenting!
Dried flowers are incredibly versatile and fit snugly into the seasonal style. The most obvious choice is dried pampas grass, which is still going strong since taking the floristry world by storm in 2018 and is used by florists and designers everywhere.
For warm, toasty autumnal tones, use bleached pampas grass, preserved gunny eucalyptus or dried hydrangeas to contrast your bouquet’s fresh counterparts. Another popular option is to include dried apple and orange slices.
Foliage also adds an eclectic mix of colour and texture for a more vibrant seasonal bouquet. Berries and foliage foraged from your garden can evoke a rich floral feast with a faded informality. Consider using rose hips, shiny blackberries and fragrant herbs like sage and mint for a sensual floral experience.
Autumn is the year’s last, loveliest smile — so make the most of the season and get artistic with your arrangements! There is inspiration all around, but for the practical assembly of your handiworks, make sure you’ve got a well-stocked toolbox on hand with everything you need to create magical autumn bouquets…
Ready to get started? At The Baggery Sundries, we stock everything but the flowers. As the largest online stockist of wholesale floral sundries items and point-of-sale packaging (with over 4,000 products in stock at any time), we aim to deliver a one-stop shopping experience for our customers.
The Baggery Sundries is a trusted wholesale florist supplier happy to meet your needs and supply everything you need for your autumnal floral arrangements. Get in touch today to discuss how we can help you.
