All Saints' bouquets of chrysanthemumsare one of the most popular elements decorating graves on November 1. At this time of the year, the availability of multi-colored chrysanthemums is very high. See what to look for when choosing chrysanthemums, what additions can be used forbouquets with chrysanthemumsand what to pay attention to when you want to buy aready-made bouquets with chrysanthemums for All Saints
All Saints bouquet with chrysanthemums
Both live and artificial flowers are used for the bouquets
How to choose chrysanthemums for all Saints' bouquets
For bouquets, choose cut chrysanthemums, which are characterized by a long stem. This will allow them to create sumptuous bouquets on November 1. When choosingchrysanthemums for the bouquets at All Saints , let's be guided not only by their appearance and color of the inflorescence, but also by their condition. The stalk should not be broken or damaged in any other way. If we look at branch chrysanthemums, we should pay attention to whether the thinnest stems are not wilted. On the other hand, large-flowered varieties should have a strong and rather stiff stem to maintain a large inflorescence.
When checking the stems, you should also pay attention to the leaves, which should be green and firm. If they are yellowed, withered or have brown spots, this means that the chrysanthemum has been stored poorly or is sick and will not look good in a bunch.
The inflorescence should be vividly colored, it should not have browned petals.Note if the inflorescence is evenly distributed and forms a regular circle or ball depending on the variety. It is important to check that the flowers are not dropping off the inflorescence, as this may be a sign that the chrysanthemum has faded or was poorly stored in the cold store.
If we choose he althy and fresh chrysanthemums for the bouquets, their durability should last up to several weeks. Especially if the weather is sunny and dry and the temperature fluctuates around 0-1 ° C. For a cut chrysanthemum we will pay about PLN 3-4 / piece. On the other hand, large-flowered chrysanthemums will be more expensive, here the price can reach about 7-9 PLN / pc.
You don't always have to make a bouquet of chrysanthemums for All Saints.
Cut chrysanthemums in a vase also work well.
How to spice up bouquets with chrysanthemums at All Saints' Day
"There are many accessories on the market that we can use to spice up ourbouquets with chrysanthemums at All Saints It all depends on our budget and creativity. The most popular additions are twigs of spruce, fir or pine, thyme or common mahogany. Spruce, fir or pine can create a very good green base / frame for our bouquet. However, with the help of thuja or mahogany twigs, we will be able to increase the volume of the composition in the bunch. Other green accessories often used in chrysanthemum bouquets are the tender leaves of Asparagus. Branches of ferns or dark green ruskus are also very popular. "
Artificial elements such as twigs covered with colored glitter or artificial leaves painted in gold (or other) color are increasingly being added tobouquets with chrysanthemums on All Saints . Thanks to such additions, you can emphasize the color of chrysanthemums very nicely. However, be careful not to overdo it with additives! After all, chrysanthemums are to be seen in the bouquets on November 1. Sometimes it is enough to add only a bow made of a colorful ribbon to liven up the bouquet.If you do not like artificial elements, it is worth paying attention to various dried additives such as exotic leaves, interesting inflorescences or inflorescences, etc. Such additives can be found in garden centers, flower markets, and even in larger flower shops.
You can also combine other flowers with chrysanthemums, but be careful as not all flowers will look good with chrysanthemums. A rose can only be combined with small-flowered chrysanthemums. However, with large-flowered chrysanthemums, it is worth using small-flowered flowers, e.g. gypsophila, which will not look haggard with very large chrysanthemum inflorescences, but only emphasize them.
Violet chrysanthemums have been very fashionable recently
What to look for when buying a ready-made bouquetwith chrysanthemums for All Saints
Choosinga bunch of chrysanthemums at All Saintslet's not only look at the aesthetics.Remember that the bunch of chrysanthemums should not be too large in relation to the tombstone or too small. You should think where exactly we will arrange it, so that it is not too high or too wide and, for example, it does not cover the inscription on the tombstone. Here, too, as when choosing chrysanthemums, you should carefully look at the he alth condition of the plants used for the bouquets - whether the flower petals do not fall off, whether the green leaves are yellowed or withered, and the twigs are broken. Let's also try to pick up the bunch and check if all the elements are holding well and we are comfortable holding it. If the bouquet is in the form of a bouquet and we can see the ends of the stems, pay attention to whether they are cut at an angle. Thanks to this cut, the conductive beams are unblocked and it is easier for the plant to suck water from the container. If we pay attention to fashion, there has been a tendency since last year to decorate tombstones with purple chrysanthemums or accessories in this color. This does not mean that the entire composition has to be purple, sometimes one addition is enough, e.g.a bow to emphasize the whole bunch.
Katarzyna Matuszak
