I have a bridal bouquet to make that includes hyacinth.
Hand-gathered bouquet. Any tips on how to work with the
soft fleshy stems?
Hand-gathered bouquet. Any tips on how to work with the
soft fleshy stems?
Hyacinth in bridal bouquet
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santosdesigns
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I wanted to use the whole stem, or the top half , without wiring blossoms together.
But, I guess I could do that. I wanted the look of the whole stem.
With the delicate, soft, fleshy stems of hyacinths......I would treat them similar to hollow stemed amaryllis or delphinium. Insert a wood pick or wire or some type of internal stem support.
Also, I might would consider a bridal holder and create a faux stem handle to resemble a hand-tied......since hyacinths can become water-stressed easily.
Also, I might would consider a bridal holder and create a faux stem handle to resemble a hand-tied......since hyacinths can become water-stressed easily.
master J
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I have been getting in hyacinths , fresh cut, and the stems arent that soft , I think you should be fine using them, especially if you are working them in with other stronger flowers to help support them...I don't like wiring them, I would use the whole stem as is...GL!
I'd use the whole stem too.
I think I'd make the stems "squish proof" that's a Shannon technical term.
Id wire the out side of the stem like I do a alstroemeria, and then secure it with stem wrap. It's hard to explain, wish I could just show you.
I just really can't find the words to explain it properly... But I basically take a 24ga wire pierce the stem up at the top where I'd start my tape. Pull the wire through so it's even on both sides, put one wire down straight against the stem, then wrap the other side of the wire around the straight wire and stem together. Then Then tape all the way to cover the wire. I'd only have the wire and tape go down the stem as far as I was going to decoratively wrap the stem. That way the natural stem would show. I do a similar thing with Alstroe when making corsages, and it prevents the alstroe from squishing when taping and it wont fall apart.
I don't know if this is an actual technique cause no one ever showed it to me, it just came up with it out of necessity because I was always tearing up alstroe.
Rickys Idea sounds good too.
I think I'd make the stems "squish proof" that's a Shannon technical term.
Id wire the out side of the stem like I do a alstroemeria, and then secure it with stem wrap. It's hard to explain, wish I could just show you.
I just really can't find the words to explain it properly... But I basically take a 24ga wire pierce the stem up at the top where I'd start my tape. Pull the wire through so it's even on both sides, put one wire down straight against the stem, then wrap the other side of the wire around the straight wire and stem together. Then Then tape all the way to cover the wire. I'd only have the wire and tape go down the stem as far as I was going to decoratively wrap the stem. That way the natural stem would show. I do a similar thing with Alstroe when making corsages, and it prevents the alstroe from squishing when taping and it wont fall apart.
I don't know if this is an actual technique cause no one ever showed it to me, it just came up with it out of necessity because I was always tearing up alstroe.
Rickys Idea sounds good too.
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We've used hyacinth several times in hand tieds, and have always used the whole stems. We try to use the foliage as well, and have the best success when the hyacinths are used amongst other flowers - they fare best when not the outermost flower. If they are the outermost, some foliage to help support them works well. We will often use a bit of salal or something similar with a more woody type of stem to help shore-up where the bouquet will be tied and wrapped to prevent the string from cutting into the hyacinth stems.
We've used hyacinth several times in hand tieds, and have always used the whole stems. We try to use the foliage as well, and have the best success when the hyacinths are used amongst other flowers - they fare best when not the outermost flower. If they are the outermost, some foliage to help support them works well. We will often use a bit of salal or something similar with a more woody type of stem to help shore-up where the bouquet will be tied and wrapped to prevent the string from cutting into the hyacinth stems.
alisonm1215
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I just did a hyacinth wedding this weekend. If you can mix them with sturdier stems as mentioned by Master and bloom, they work great. Shannon's wire up the center (if I'm getting it rigght) works well too. I've had to do it with limp mini callas and it works well. Just be careful not to knock off the tender little hyacinth petals, because they pop off pretty easy.
Here's a pic. You can see the puny little Hya stem. (is there a better way to attach and image?)
Here's a pic. You can see the puny little Hya stem. (is there a better way to attach and image?)
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It might make a bit of a difference in the soft stems if you use the flowers from a plant instead of the cut hyacinths. I order in plants with just a tinge of color showing several weeks ahead of time and put them in the dark cooler until I am ready to have them bloom. Set them out a few days before the wedding and let them bloom out and the stems should be more turgid.
I have done lots of this type bouquet with great success.
Carol Bice
I have done lots of this type bouquet with great success.
Carol Bice
Agree with Kathy (Bloomery). Use them toward the center and not at the edges. Pull them down so the lowest blooms are near the binding pioint and they work well in hand-tieds. Here's one with hyacinths we made last spring:
We use hyacinths all through prom season for corsages. They look so pretty in the mixed flower corsages and the cost is soooo minimal. We will use pots or cut. Whichever we have in stock. After Easter, usually cut hyacinth, since the potted are done.
hyacinth in bridal bouquet
A few years back, I used clusters of grape hyacinth, massive amounts of lily of the valley, and sweet peas in my daughters bridal bouquet. I made a grid of the soft outer stems from curly willow and intertwined the flowers with the leaves from each flower type. The grid helped hold the flowers in place and was not seen in the over all design. Once completed, I used the old stand by of moist cotton batting wrapped around the stems, covered with a soft white packing material we get some vases in ( always keep that stuff on hand) and then ribbon wrapped the stems.. it was one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever done ( she is my only child!!!). BTW.... they got married out doors in Pasadena in a graden setting at Cal Tech Anthenaeum at 11:30 AM while the temp hovered around 100 degrees, and EVERYTHING held up beautifully, and it was a three hour van drive from my shop to the site (traffic problems) Always plan on the unknown.
A few years back, I used clusters of grape hyacinth, massive amounts of lily of the valley, and sweet peas in my daughters bridal bouquet. I made a grid of the soft outer stems from curly willow and intertwined the flowers with the leaves from each flower type. The grid helped hold the flowers in place and was not seen in the over all design. Once completed, I used the old stand by of moist cotton batting wrapped around the stems, covered with a soft white packing material we get some vases in ( always keep that stuff on hand) and then ribbon wrapped the stems.. it was one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever done ( she is my only child!!!). BTW.... they got married out doors in Pasadena in a graden setting at Cal Tech Anthenaeum at 11:30 AM while the temp hovered around 100 degrees, and EVERYTHING held up beautifully, and it was a three hour van drive from my shop to the site (traffic problems) Always plan on the unknown.
Marilee does absolutely fabulous work, so, I would like to see this photo. Is there any possibility, Marilee?
Carol Bice
Carol Bice
YOU BETCHA, I know I have them around here somewhere, let me take a look, I would love to share them with all of you, and thanks for the compliment Carol. When are you and Buddy going to start up that motor home again? Isnt it time for a So Cal trip? I need you to teach me how to play Bridge.
Buddy has decided to sell the motor home, but, we still know how to drive...so, we will see what developes.
I would love to teach you to play bridge. I have been competing in tournements for Master Points a lot lately....see what you can do if you just retire.
Can't wait to see that photo. Also, why don't you put some of your other photos on Flower chat for others to see?
Carol Bice
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