Freesias are flowers for real aristocrats. If you want to choose something special for your wedding bouquet, freesia is what you need. We'll tell you what color they come in, what they symbolize, and which bride would be most suitable. You will also learn what form of bouquet to choose and how to decorate a freesia bouquet to make it truly unique and inimitable.
What does freesia symbolize?
Freesia is the flower of aristocrats. He was named after the German doctor, botanist, Friedrich Friese. He was cultivating these plants. They began to be bred at the beginning of the 19th century. In European countries, the flower began to be used for making bouquets, decorating rooms and halls. In the “language of flowers” of that time, they meant a disposition to pleasant communication, complete trust.
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During the Middle Ages, freesias given to a lady meant affection for her, the intention to win her hand and heart. Today, the flower symbolizes admiration for a girl’s appearance, her talent and intelligence.
Types and varieties of freesia with photos and names
Freesia is one of the most delightful flower plants for both the garden and home. There are almost 200 varieties of this inflorescence, and the color range is simply amazing: soft white, cream, orange, bright purple. You can choose a shade to suit any look and style. The plant also has a magnificent, strongly fragrant aroma that everyone will like.
- Freesia Armstrong - reaches a height of 0.7 m. The flowers of this variety are painted in bright pink or red tones. In open ground, F. Armstrong blooms in spring in May. Flowering continues throughout June.
- Hybrid freesia (Freesia hybrida). This species combines the best qualities of the parent species. The highly branched bush has a height of about 100 centimeters. The racemose inflorescences include large (diameter from 5 to 7 centimeters) fragrant flowers, which can be painted crimson, purple, yellow or other colors. Flowers are single-colored or two-colored.
Varieties:
- Ballerina. The white flowers have a light yellow base and their petals are ruffled. There is a yellow stripe on the surface of the white pharynx. The inflorescence may contain about 12 flowers measuring 55x65 mm. The height of the peduncle can vary from 0.25 to 0.3 m. The flowers have a delicate scent.
- Rose Marie. The height of the peduncles is about 20–25 centimeters. The inflorescence contains no more than 7 flowers measuring 45x45 mm. Their color is deep crimson, the bottom of the flower is white with a crimson line.
- Pimperina. Peduncles in height can reach from 15 to 20 centimeters. The inflorescences can contain no more than 7 flowers measuring 60x55 mm. The red, slightly corrugated petals have a dark red edge. The lower part of the petals is red with yellow streaks. The smell is weak.
- Broken freesia (F. Refracta). A shorter type of freesia, about 30cm. The flowers come in different shades of yellow and are very fragrant. However, there are varieties with a white color.
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The fragile charm of freesia
Freesias belong to the family Kasatikovy or Iris, and South Africa is considered their homeland. The structure of the stems and leaves is reminiscent of irises or gladioli, however, unlike them, the upper part of the stem is highly branched, and the leaves are narrower and oblong. By the way, as for the aroma, like most tropical flowers, freesias have a pronounced, persistent and delicate scent.
The flower has six petals, arranged in two rows just like lilies, and the height can range from 20 to 70 centimeters. There are simple and double varieties with large wavy petals. In addition, there are more than 200 varieties, the variety of their shades will not leave anyone indifferent. In their natural habitat, Irises bloom in late summer or early autumn, and in the hot season they enter a dormant phase.
The name of this flower comes from the name of the famous German doctor Friedrich Friese, and before that freesia was called Tritonia. The flower was brought to Europe during the period of great travels of the late 18th – early 19th centuries. In those days, it was considered the “flower of aristocrats” because of the fabulous cost of floral arrangements, which only the powerful could afford.
Today you can order and buy freesias in almost any flower shop, but this in no way diminishes their advantages. They add notes of sophisticated aristocracy to the bride's image. Compared to purely seasonal plants, another advantage of these flowers is that they are grown in greenhouses, so they are available almost all year round.
Bouquet of freesias for a wedding
In recent years, a strict and elegant wedding bouquet of freesias has become very popular in our country. This is not just a flower arrangement, it is a symbol of sophistication, aristocracy and tenderness. A bride's bouquet of freesias will give her unique charm and lightness, turning her into a fairy-tale princess. These are unique flowers - they are able to retain their unique aroma and freshness for ten days after cutting.
Types of wedding compositions
Wedding bouquets made of freesias offer many options for arrangements, varied in shape and style. Freesias look beautiful both in a single bouquet and in combination with other flowers.
- Round bouquet in Baroque style. Classic round compositions made up of flowers tightly adjacent to each other are one of the most popular types of bridal bouquets. This arrangement looks elegant and solemn and fits almost any style of dress. A round wedding bouquet of roses and freesias in pastel shades, matched to each other, looks very beautiful.
Lilies, roses, freesias, alstroemerias
If you want to create a round wedding bouquet with your own hands, then it will be useful for you to watch this video.
- Falling compositions. Falling arrangements look luxurious and romantic. In this style, you can create a bouquet of peony roses and freesias, lilies and freesias and other flowers. The basis of the arrangement is a round or free-form bouquet. The falling part is made up of openwork branches of decorative greenery, leaves and flowers on long stems or on wire with tape.
- Vertical arrangements. Vertical wedding compositions are distinguished by aristocratic simplicity and elegance. Due to their compact shape, they are comfortable to hold in your hand without fear of damaging delicate flowers. A classic example of a vertical arrangement is a bridal bouquet of callas and freesias. Delicate corollas of freesias soften the strict lines of calla lilies petals, giving the composition lightness and femininity. The romance of the bride’s image will be emphasized by a vertical wedding bouquet of freesias and eustoma.
- Monobouquets. Bouquets made from one type of flower look stylish and modern. Such arrangements enchant with the natural beauty and laconicism of the composition. Thanks to the original shape of the corollas and the variety of colors, freesias are ideal for making mono-bouquets. The composition can be monochromatic. For example, a bridal bouquet of white freesias, which will be the best addition to a classic wedding dress. Modern wedding arrangements allow the use of not only white and pastel shades, but also rich tones. A bouquet of purple, lilac or crimson freesias will become a bright color accent against the background of a plain dress.
Tulips and freesias
Purple bouquet with freesias, lilacs and other flowers
- Bouquets in natural style. Natural style floral arrangements are becoming increasingly popular in wedding arrangements. They allow a wide variety of mixtures of colors and plant species. The main thing is that the composition is natural and emotional. A wedding bouquet of spray roses and freesias embodies the luxury of summer blooms and fills the air with a sweet aroma. Spring compositions in a natural style have a special charm. It is impossible to contain your admiration at the sight of a bouquet with freesias and hyacinths, which fascinates with its tenderness and fragility.
Hyacinths and freesias
In addition to traditional bouquets, florists offer many original wedding compositions. An unusual bridal bouquet of white roses and freesias in the shape of a ball somewhat resembles a handbag. It is equipped with a handle made of strings of beads or ribbons, which can be thrown over the elbow or wrist, freeing your hands.
Bouquet of white freesias
If a wedding bouquet of freesias is made only of white flowers, then it will become a symbol of the angelic purity and innocence of the bride, and will attract the eyes of all those present during the entire celebration. As decorations for such a composition, you can choose either bright colors in the form of additional accessories (beads, rhinestones, ribbons), or choose the usual colors for the bouquet - green (greenery), pink.
Bouquet of freesias and roses
A bouquet of Cape lilies of the valley with the addition of spray roses is incredibly beautiful. The rose represents a symbol of love, and the Cape lily of the valley suggests trust in one's spouse. This is the perfect combination for a wedding composition. They can be composed in a variety of ways. All flowers can be snow-white, which will emphasize the purity and innocence of the bride.
For a classic wedding, an excellent option would be a composition of bush roses in a dark red hue in combination with dazzling white freesias. The shape can be round or flowing.
Lush peach roses combined with small buds of white Cape lilies of the valley will make an excellent composition for a shabby chic wedding celebration. It will look very tender and airy. Instead of roses, you can use peonies, ranunculus, and dahlias. In this case, you can decorate the composition with lace, cameos, and antique jewelry.
Single-color and multi-colored mono-bouquets
Freesia (Cape lilies of the valley) is a type of iris. It has many advantages when used to create bouquets for weddings:
- color shades are quite varied;
- their resistance to fading. Some types do not lose their freshness for up to 10 days;
- cute buds look perfect both in combination with other types of flowers and in mono-bouquets;
- lack of seasonality. You can buy them all year round.
Deciding on the choice of color is sometimes quite difficult, since the variety of shades is too great. But, on the other hand, you can choose flowers for the composition to suit every taste. Popular shades include freesias in white, cream, yellow, red and purple.
Another distinctive feature is the richness of the aroma. For each shade the aroma has its own notes.
For example, buds of light colors have a less pronounced odor.
Red or orange ones smell harsh. The aspect of aroma and its perception by the bride is necessarily taken into account when composing a wedding bouquet. If a girl has a sensitive sense of smell, then a strong smell can lead to unexpected results.
As already mentioned, freesias look equally good both as an individual element in a wedding composition and in combination with others.
Let's consider several ideas for mono-bouquets of these delicate and unique flowers.
- Inflorescences are formed in the shape of a sphere or hemisphere. This white bouquet is ideal for a classic celebration. Regarding the combination of the bouquet and the bride’s outfit, a composition of this shape is suitable for both a fluffy dress with a wide skirt and a fitted one.
- Bouquets that combine buds of different shades look original: dark red, burgundy and white. The bouquet will be bright and unusual in appearance. You can add style by decorating with satin ribbon, beads and rhinestones. Suitable for classic style weddings.
- A bouquet of yellow freesias is ideal for weddings held in the fall.
- Bright shades of blue, combined with orange buds, are indispensable for wedding celebrations.
- A white-blue or cream-pink bouquet must be ordered for a romantic wedding.
Bouquet of freesias and tulips
The tulip is a symbol of warmth and femininity. Its dense buds are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Tulips and freesias are ideally combined in one bouquet. When choosing tulips for a bouquet, make sure that the plants are fresh and well saturated with water, then they will remain in their original beautiful form for a long time.
Some brides are scared by the stems of tulips, because they are quite dense on this flower. To avoid the inconvenience associated with wearing a bouquet on a thick stem for a long time, professional florists use porta-bouquet holders. Thanks to this little trick, the flower heads are connected to a thin stem, and the composition does not look massive.
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Temperature
Before planting, it is important to monitor the temperature: the best option is to warm the soil to at least 10 degrees Celsius. But too high temperatures are also detrimental to the plant: already at 20 degrees, a redistribution of nutrients occurs to the leaves instead of flowers, and an increase in temperature above 25 degrees threatens a complete absence of flowering. The ideal regime for comfortable freesia flowering is 18 degrees during the day and at least 15 at night.
Freesia loves moderate air temperatures
Bouquet of freesias and hydrangea
Hydrangea is a garden plant with a very lush crown, consisting of many petals. Its combination with freesia is incredibly romantic. Hydrangea flowers symbolize the modesty and fidelity of a girl, and when combined with the trust that the Cape Lily of the Valley signifies, they constitute the ideal qualities of a bride.
Compositions from these plants have an airy and touching appearance. Blue hydrangea interspersed with white Cape lilies of the valley are ideal for a wedding celebration in a rustic or Provence style. Greenery added to the bouquet will give it freshness. Delicate airy petals will perfectly emphasize the layering and transparency of a wedding dress.
"South African lily of the valley"
This beautiful plant with a pleasant lily of the valley aroma comes from South Africa, for which it received the common name “Cape lily of the valley.” The main name is associated with the name of the German botanist Frieze, who discovered a charming flower to the world, which impresses with the variety of colorful colors of the petals.
In the wild, freesia grows in the shade of bushes near water bodies. Gardeners and flower growers grow it both in the garden and on window sills in pots. But this South African plant has won the greatest sympathy among florists, winning their hearts with its charming branches with fragile delicate flowers that look so harmonious in almost any bouquet. The smell of the flower is so attractive that it is widely used in the creation of luxury perfumes, and freesia oil is often used in aromatherapy.
