Everyone loves a rose, a hydrangea, stargazer lilies or orchids in their wedding bouquets. These exquisite flowers are staples in many a flower arrangement but dare we say, they’re outdated?

If you’re looking to bring some flair to your flowers, make your bouquet out of these gorgeous indigenous flowers:

The King Protea

Yes, yes this is not a revelation and has been popular in many a bouquet. It’s easy to see why, though. The National Flower of South Africa is a seriously beautiful plant that deserves a spot in your flower arrangements.

 

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Impala lily 

St Joseph’s and stargazers are spectacular, we can’t deny it. The pollen, while fragrant, will leave a whole mess on your white dress. Switch it out for some beautiful impala lilies, which will bring the best of the white and pink to your bunch.

 

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Yellow arum lily 

If you really want to make a statement, pop a few yellow arrum lilies into your bouquet. These beautiful plants look otherworldly and the colour is captivating.

 

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Watsonia

If you want to splash some pink into the mix, the elegant and dainty watsonia is your plant. These flowers are subtle yet sophisticated and will tie your flower arrangement together.

 

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Barberton daisy

These robust beauties come in many different colours, so the choice is yours. In the South African context though, this specific flower is bright red, giving your bouquet an edge.

 

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Agapanthus or lily of the Nile 

While not only found in South Africa, the lily of the Nile is common in many gardens across the country. These flowers bloom in purple and white, so if you want to tone your bouquet up or down, this is your flower.

 

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Sunflowers 

Cute and quirky, sunflowers are a marvellous plant. Again they are not endemic to South Africa (we know) but they beloved by us. A bouquet of sunflowers could be a simple yet bold move.

 

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Dried English lavender 

Dried bouquets are a massive wedding trend. If you’re looking to keep things neutral and want to add a hint of colour to your flowers, opt for some dried English lavender. It still retains some of the deep purple but without being over the top.

 

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Pampas grass

This versatile, South American plant can be used in so many ways throughout your wedding. They can be shaped, twisted and dyed to suit your wedding colour theme. They will also add an effortless elegance and feathery femininity to your bouquet.

 

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Pampaslarimiz yol kenarindan toplama degil,özel yetiştirme ürundür. Lutfen yol kenarlarindan toplanmis yabani pampaslar ile fiyat kiyaslamasi yapmayiniz.. Stoklarimiz sinirli sayida olmayıp daimi olarak binlerce siparis temin edebiliriz.. Toplu alimlarda iskontomuz vardir. Turkiyede bircok ile toptan satis tarafimizca yapilip, yurt disi gönderilerimiz icinde anlasmali kargo sirketi ile cok uygun fiyatlara gondermekteyiz. Yurt ici ve yurt disi referanslarimiz icin lutfen sayfamizi takip edip inceleyiniz.#pampas #pampasotu #pampastag #pampasgrass #pampasbitkisi #pampaswedding #sözmasası #pampasçiceği #pampasorganizasyon #nikahmasasi #nişanorganizasyonu#sazlıkotu #tarzevlerr #nişanmasası#tarzevler#organizasyon #organizasyonmalzemeleri #organizasyonçiçekleri #kınaorganizasyon #dugunorganizasyon #gelincicegi #gelintagı #gelinmasası #gelinmasasıçiçeği #evdekorasyonu #evdekorasyonfikirleri #evinizdekitarz #tagyapimi #tag #gelintagıarkafon

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Tip: Consult with your florist as to when these flowers are in season and what their availability is. Some may not bloom en masse, making it tricky to hero it for the entire flower ensemble.

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