Autumn Flowers to Carry Us From Summer

Posted on September 17, 2015April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt

While a Midwestern Indian Summer is always on our weather wishlist, the prospect of sweater weather, fireplaces and foliage can offer an equally enticing appeal. Indeed, it is these more transitory seasons–those that carry us from extremes–that are often the most highly anticipated.

In the wonderful world of event and floral design, we always have seasonality on our minds, and a daily stroll through our floral studio quite often yields something different than the day before. To help with the transition from summer, our floral designers have shared some fall stems that will help you be all in for autumn.

Chinese-Lanterns-in-tall-vases — Chinese Lanterns burst on the scene. (Photo: Larissa Schroeder)

STUNNING AUTUMN STEMS:

Spiky orbs of periwinkle Echinops add texture and rusticity, while Marigolds, a flower box favorite, add enlivening color and fresh fragrance.

echinops-are-a-textured-fall-flower — Echinops

marigold-flowers-for-fall-centerpieces — Marigolds

Golden, velvety Celosia and delicate, wheaty Sedum add color and shape:

gold-celosia-adds-color-to-fall-arrangements — Gold Celosia

sedum-is-a-prominent-and-rustic-fall-flower — Sedum

Intricate and bright, Asclepia and Chinese Lanterns are sure to catch your eye:

Asclepias-add-depth-and-color-to-fall-centerpieces — Asclepia

Chinese-lantern-flowers-are-a-striking-fall-bloom — Chinese Lanterns

COMPLEMENTARY ENHANCEMENTS:
FOLIAGE, GREENS & ACCENTS

Tall textured stalks of wheat, sorghum, and millet add the perfect fall accent:

wheat-flower-accents-fall-centerpieces — Wheat

sorghum-adds-texture-to-fall-centerpieces — Sorghum

millet-plant-accents-fall-floral-and-foliage-perfectly — Millet

Branches of Sumac and Bittersweet scream autumn with their stunning golds, reds and rusts:

sumac-adds-a-bright-pop-to-fall-floral-centerpieces — Sumac

bittersweet-branches-add-the-perfect-fall-accent — Bittersweet

In addition to their amazing texture, Artichokes add depth and weight to fuller centerpieces:

The rich colors and myriad textures come together beautifully:

(All photos: Heidi Lombardo)

As celebrations and gatherings move indoors for the season, stunning autumn stems and blooms beckon you to gather around.

This rich, low centerpiece features Kale, Rose Hips, Mountain Ash, Pepper Berry, Gravilia, and Purple Trachellium…and makes us forget all about summer:

(Photos: Rishi Patel)

We like to think it’s part of our jobs to help you embrace the beauty in all seasons, and these stunning blooms sure do make this easier. Need some help speaking the language of flowers? Call us today and let us put something wonderful together for you this autumn.

Special thanks to our fabulous floral designers Jen, Larissa and Michael for sharing their expertise.