Magnificent monochromatic flower designs

When shopping for flowers, we often find ourselves wondering which colour or colours to choose. There are so many options out there and most people do not know what works best. Colour combinations can be tricky but if you are ever in doubt, you can always choose a monochromatic design. Monochromatic flower arrangements are made up of several flowers in the same colour. They are rich in texture and, while there is a single colour at work, there are different shades to enjoy.

Red

Red flower arrangements are often associated with love and passion. Some of the top choices for red bouquets include roses, tulips, ranunculus, gerbera daisies and carnations. When creating a monochromatic design with any of these blooms, make sure that their textures complement and contrast one another.

Blue

Blue is a soothing colour and many people love sending blue flowers to welcome a new baby boy. They are also an excellent choice if you know that the recipient loves the colour. Blue flowers are not easy to find and, in many cases, flowers are artificially coloured. Some naturally blue flowers include hydrangeas, lisianthus and hyacinths. White roses can be dyed blue as can certain orchids.

Yellow

Yellow flowers are the most jovial gift of all. They are like a ray of sunshine in your room that brightens everything up. Sunflowers are undoubtedly one of the most well-known yellow flowers. Other great options include roses, tulips, alstroemeria, germinis and lilies.

Green

Like blue, green is a soothing colour and there are a few ways of creating the perfect green bouquet. The important thing to remember when choosing green flowers is that there are both light and dark options. It’s good to include a bit of both or your bouquet could end up looking like a patch of lawn rather than a flower arrangement. Some dark green options include green dianthus and green hypericum berries. Light green flowers include certain orchids, hydrangeas and carnations.

Purple

Roses, lilies, tulips, carnations, irises and many other flowers can be used in a dark purple flower arrangement. Some of these flowers are slightly lighter in colour and it is important to alternate between the dark and light flowers so that the bouquet is balanced.

Pastel Pink

Light pink bouquets are popular for welcoming a baby girl and there are plenty of options. Roses, ranunculus, carnations, lilies and peonies are all rich in floral beauty. Some shades are lighter than others. It all depends on the type of flower. There are different kinds of roses from which to choose including garden roses and hybrid tea roses.

Lavender

A lighter shade of purple, lavender colour schemes can be created using a variety of flowers including roses, tulips and hydrangeas. It’s the subtle nature of this colour that makes it so popular for weddings and various other happy occasions.

Orange

Like yellow, orange flower arrangements have a wonderful way of warming up a room. Depending on the type of flowers you choose, your orange bouquet can have more of a peachy appearance or a rust-coloured look. You can include various shades of orange for a truly spectacular design. Some popular choices include calla lilies, oriental lilies, roses, carnations, gerbera daisies, roses and tulips.

Bright Pink

For an amazing statement, how about a bold magenta display? This colour is truly breathtaking and there are several flowers from which to choose. You can always rely on roses to produce some of the most amazing colours – including bright pink. Other options include germinis, tulips and lilies.

No matter the colour scheme you’re going for, there are bound to be a broad selection of flowers to suit your needs. If you want to create a display using colours that are not found in nature (like gold or silver), ask your florist about including accessories to achieve the design of your dreams.