Like a garden in a vase

Some bouquets feel like a walk through the garden. Like walking from Helianthus to Eryngium in a few steps. That's the feeling evoked by the bouquet Céline puts together in her rustic flower shop.

Céline specialises in rustic bouquets. No rigid shapes or pre-conceived symmetry, but compositions that seem to emerge while arranging. She likes to work with seasonal flowers in special cultivars.

Bouquet of country flowers

This bouquet is ideal for someone who feels at home in nature or just longs for that simplicity. The flowers are not tightly arranged, but rather natural.

The Helianthus immediately catches the eye and brings the feeling of a warm summer day. Delphinium and Rosa (rose hip) bring height and romance, while Solidago provides an airy filler that gives it breath. Jatropha and Eryngium provide a bold edge and add texture.

Why these flowers tell a story

Céline chooses her flowers not only by colour, but also by appearance. She looks for contrast and flowers that match:

• Helianthus: has a solid presence. A flower that immediately signals the season and opens the bouquet with warmth.

• Allium: brings structure and is a flower that stands out.

• Delphinium: brings height and the bright blue contrasts nicely with the warm shades.

• Rosa (rosehip): subtly fills the gaps in the bouquet, with berries bringing structure without making it too heavy.

• Solidago: acts as a yellow filler between the lines. Perfect for an airy addition that doesn't make the bouquet too full.

• Jatropha: is just a little unusual and playful, falls as an unexpected outlier in the bouquet.

• Eryngium: a spiky, silver-blue flower that often surprises customers, especially when combined with the other flowers.

• Astrantia: a sophisticated flower that softens the overall look. It connects the striking flowers into one cohesive whole.

With the right cultivars, each bouquet gets its own style

The bouquet shows that casual floral arrangements are anything but random. Take Allium 'Nighthawk': this cultivar is not very well known yet, but precisely because of this it is a powerful style element. The flower bud draws the eye upwards and is a striking extra addition. A flower that goes perfectly with the yellow of Solidago and Helianthus.

By consciously choosing specific cultivars like this one, you give the bouquet its own style. At365daysflowers.co.uk you will find more cultivars, including information on availability, inspiration and more information about the flower.

Florists who want to look beyond standard flowers can develop their own style precisely in combinations like these. Use cultivars not just as decor, but as carriers of atmosphere and story. Céline's country bouquets inspire to choose flowers that add something.

Why country bouquets are worth trying

Floral arrangements like this invite you to alternate in cultivars and offer each flower its own role. A country bouquet offers room for creativity. Field bouquets are Céline's speciality. "We are country girls, and it shows in the shop. I like a cosy, soft atmosphere, cocooning." Céline shows how to use seasonal feeling and a strong eye for material to create a bouquet that will stick in your customer's memory.