Wedding Bouquets featuring Frangipanis
• Frangipanis look stunning in bridal bouquets, check out these Kellee Flower's sample bouquets:
Posy
Buttonhole
• Frangipanis are traditionally best in humid and tropical environments, such as Darwin, north Queensland, Asia or tropical Islands.
• In tropical conditions Frangipanis would last much longer than in the cooler and dryer environment of Melbourne. Consequently, the longevity of the blooms will be shorter in Melbourne due to this climate factor.
• Frangipanis are quite delicate is that they only have one layer of petals, whereas roses have many layers of petals- if you damage the outer layer, just peel it back and more petals will appear .
• The first indication that the blooms are aging is the slight browning of the tips. This unavoidable situation can be caused by excessive handling (especially if they need to be transported from such long distances and the cooler, dry climate also exacerbates with browning or spotting process.
• These flowers are supplied to florists as flower heads in a plastic container without water on a layer of cotton, not on a stem in water. This means that we need to wire each bloom in the bouquet.
• Having a good flower supplier is critical when ordering frangipanis. The suppliers are aware of the slight damage that could occur; hence they pick extra blooms and the freshest blooms available on the day.
• Because they are so delicate and may be prone to browning, it is recommended that Frangipanis should be combined with other flowers such as roses, orchids or lilies. These other flowers also support the delicate Fangipanis.
• Greenery is crucial for supporting the flower heads, preventing them from getting bruised and damaged when the bouquets are being picked up and put down.
• The greenery border cushions the blooms and helps to reduce the risk of blooms being crushed.
• Frangipanis make fantastic buttonholes, but be warned that too many hugs, removing and then pputting jackets back on and hot temperatures may affect their appearance late in the day.
• Frangipanis are as common as weeds in some areas of Australia, unfortunately not in Melbourne. However, because of transportation costs they are more expensive than the more abundant roses, lilies or tulips. Also the fact that each bloom must be wired and taped to make them secure adds to the cost.
• If you love the look and fragrance of frangipanis, it is possible to have them feature in your wedding bouquet. They will perform better in some seasons compared to others. Generally speaking it’s not impossible to have stunning frangipanis in your bouquets.
