Seasonal Blooms - February

Ah, February, the month of Valentines and ever-so-slightly warmer weather (lets say above freezing). Spring is nipping at your heels, skies are bluer sometimes and the trees are growing a new crop of leaves under the occasional snowfall. Recently, it’s become a popular month for weddings! Maybe as it’s the calendar month of love, and it’s usually cheaper than a summer date, it now usually kickstarts my wedding season with a bang! February flowers can be expensive, with it being the month with the highest demand for flowers such as lilies and roses, but there are a lot of other flowers that are in their prime during this month that often get unfairly ignored, but can be stunning for your day! If you read my January flower post, a lot of those flowers are still in season (Ranunculus, Narcissi and Muscari for example) but begin to peter out as we head towards spring and summer.

Here’s your guide to some of the best blooms in February! Make sure to check out the bouquet inspiration board at the bottom of the page to see how stunning these flowers look in bouquets *heart eye emoji*…

ORNITHOGALUM AKA STAR OF BETHLEHEM
This beautiful long lasting white bloom is known for it’s ability to open in the morning and close in the evening, and it makes such a gorgeous textural addition to any bouquet. In the Victorian language of flowers, Ornithogalum represents purity, hope, honesty, innocence, trust, and forgiveness, all amazing aspects to take into your new life as Mr & Mrs!

TULIP
Commonly associated with Spring, Tulips actually start blooming in December and last all the way through to April (if weather cooperates, of course), so they make the perfect winter flower. Whether you love them or hate them, they have some amazing unique qualities - did you know they keep growing once cut? They also have the advantage in coming in every colour under the sun, so can definitely fit into your wedding no matter the theme! If you want to know everything there is to know about the meaning of all the different shades of tulips, see my Floriography post here!

ROSE
When you think of Valentine’s day, you think of Roses. They are naturally incredibly popular around this time of year, and so can be more expensive as usual. Please also note, British roses are at their peak during summer, so maybe hold off on this bloom. BUT, they are the poster child for this month for a reason - they are beautiful, and they are classic. A stunning open rose is hard to beat on the gorgeousness-scale. For a deeper dive into the various (and sometimes scandalous) meanings behind the different shades of roses, see my Floriography post on them here!

HYPERICUM
In the January Seasonal Picks post, I discussed how berries can bring a wonderful earthy textural look to a winter wedding, and Hypericum is a great cut flower alternative to a berried ivy or similar. This long lasting flower comes in a bright green, orange white, soft pink and a strong red, and often associated with cheerfulness and inspiration.

BOUVARDIA
Not your usual flower, Bouvardia is made up of clusters of small headed flowers, which look like bulbous cubes when shut but open into a delicate star-shaped burst of colour. It’s the perfect bloom to fill out your bouquet whilst also bringing something a lil’different for your guests to gush over. They come in romantic shades such as white, peach, red and pink, and symbolise enthusiasm.

CALLA LILY
Also known as the arum lily, this trumpet-shaped blossom originated in Africa and symbolised "magnificent beauty" to the Victorians. Two types are commonly available: one with a large head and a long, smooth stem, suitable for tall arrangements or presentation bouquets; and a miniature version ideal for nosegays and boutonnieres. They make for a modern contemporary wedding, and pair well with other soft headed flowers such as Roses and Antirrhinum. They are available all year round but really hit their prime during the winter months.

DUSTY MILLER
A lot of the foliage I mentioned in January will still be rich and widely available during February, but Dusty Miller has been having a moment. This foliage is the name of a group of leafy plants that all have a felt-like texture and look like they've been dusted with silver. The grey colour on top of the plant's natural green gives the leaf its "dusty" name, but also makes it a softer, lighter shade of green than other leafy accents. It’s wonderful in any wedding throughout the year, but it’s especially great for bringing a winter-y feel to your day.

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