As times change, so do all of our preferences … television shows fall in and out of favor, flared pants become fashionable, then disgusting, then fashionable again, and people in general think about life differently. Floral trends are one of the expressions of social change -- today we are looking at five of the top trends in fresh flowers.
1. Green flowers
Green flowers look different, fresh, and very individual. People want something that expresses their individuality, especially as the forces of globalization make us feel even more than we are one among billions. Green flowers like orchids, cybidiums, green ranunculus and super green roses have become especially popular for all sorts of occasions.
2. Boutonnieres for men
Once upon a time, roses were all that it was acceptable for men to wear as boutonnieres. Anything else would have been seen as being overly fascinated with flowers, a feminine trait … sort of like wearing a dress! Nowadays men can do whatever they like with their boutonniere decorations without fear of judgement. After all, men happily wear pink shirts, get facials, and buy guyliner by the bucketload. Perhaps male dresses aren’t so far away!
3. Floating flowers
Camellias are popular for this effect, because they don't tip over and float bottoms-up in the bowl! However there are other flowers that can achieve the same beautiful effect, floating in a bowl of water alongside tealight candles in similar bowls. Ask your florist which are suitable.
4. Color therapy through flowers
There has been much ado about color therapy in recent times -- the idea (however tenuous scientifically) is that the vibrations of different colors help create a certain mood. Even if nothing physically happens, the placebo effect of believing that your fresh flowers are improving your life can be significant -- why not try?
5. Using petals
Petals make a gorgeous decoration, with a little more earthiness and innocence than a full flower bouquet provides. It's a very hot trend right now.
