Succulents in Bridal work?

[Lizi]

I have a bride who wants to use succulents in her bouquet and BM bouquets. She had a picture off of the knot that she really liked. Two suppliers that I talked with this morning are saying NO! I know it is a plant and they are various types. I actually have some in pots on my deck. Problem with using the ones I have are that they have very short and I mean short stems.

I showed her all types of green flowers that could be subed but she didn't like any of those. She does have a budget so I had though maybe using white spray roses dyed green. It will almost have the same look as the succulents, kinda.

Any suggestions as to someone who maybe sells succulents or a sub idea. Would really appreciate some help.

 

[Snapdragon Studio]

ooh, I've been wanting to do one of those myself!

Have you talked to your orchid supplier? The two local suppliers I use both sell succlent plants. I have no idea the proper way to use them in a bouquet... but water shouldn't be an issue. They're very hardy and require very little water. Seems like you could just use wire through the base - it would take several stems because they're a bit on the heavy side.

Again, I don't have experience with these in a bouquet, just brainstorming with ya!

 

[SpringCity]

I don't see why succulents couldn't be wired and/or glued onto a pick, or some other creative method and used in a bouquet... they hold water. They'd last for the day. As long as the bride knew they'd be short-lived.

I found a great succulent supplier, but have to slog thru approximately 58490854665 saved "favorites" in my browser. I will come back and give you the link asap.



Ha! Found it fast. Nancy Graham gave it to me. (she is njgraham on here I think)
It's http://www.simplysucculents.com

 

[jonquil]

You want to ask for plants in the eceveria family, there are tons of varieties, shapes and colors. We sell them, and most of my customers use wooden picks along with hair pin wires to secure them. They are very hardy and do not need a water source for the time of a wedding. Your bride can remove them after the wedding and plant in a cactis soil mix( if you leave the short stme attached,)and she should have an easy time growing them. Unless you need a a good number, check out a garden center near you and buy some pots. They are easy to growand requirea good light source. As they are an up and coming trend , I think it would be wise for shops to keep some pots going and snip them as you need. Commonly known as hens and chicks or cats and kittens they are pretty prolific and easy to grow.

jan

 

[Lizi]

Thanks everybody.

 

[Tuberose]

Just watched Tracy on Ubloom and they used echevaria in a vase arrangement, I was told that if you break a piece of petal off, let it dry for a day and then bury the cut end in the soil it will take root and make a new plant.

trish

 

[Johan]

I've used houseleeks in bridal work before and they are fine. I just wired them. As they are succulents they don't dry out like other flowers.Have fun. Just one warning make sure you use only the clusters that are firm, don't use any that are on the turn as they will cause abit of a mess with the pup.

 

[greatflowerlady]

I don't see why succulents couldn't be wired and/or glued onto a pick, or some other creative method and used in a bouquet... they hold water. They'd last for the day. As long as the bride knew they'd be short-lived.

I found a great succulent supplier, but have to slog thru approximately 58490854665 saved "favorites" in my browser. I will come back and give you the link asap.



Ha! Found it fast. Nancy Graham gave it to me. (she is njgraham on here I think)
It's http://www.simplysucculents.com

they are very hardy and will last if glued on a stick also just poke a pick in the bottom.. brides are using them after the wedding just pull out of bouquet and stick in the dirt!!

 

[justducky2]

Mayesh has it on their weekly price list...