December 5th, 2006 Posted in Wedding Planning and Ideas
With so many wedding styles available, a bride may be falling asleep at night by counting flowers instead of sheep. She may be pondering whether or not to hire a florist, how many flowers will be necessary, what percentage of the budget should go to flowers, and most importantly, which flowers should she choose? To help brides learn more about other wedding flowers aside from the rose, we are spotlighting popular selections that are being used across the country. In this week’s flower spotlight is the Kangaroo Paw.
First some background information. Kangaroo Paw is native to
Australia. In fact, the green and red Kangaroo Paw is the official floral emblem of
Western Australia. This particular flower is the most well most famous of all the Kangaroo Paws. Most varieties have a hardy, red stem that is hairy in appearance. The stems sprout from a low-laying shrub and often grown to a meter in height. The stems are study enough for small birds to perch on. The blooms sprout from the base in a fork-like appearance, similar to the shape of a paw print, hence its name. The blooms are available in various colors, the most popular being yellow, green, red, orange and metallic blue. With its brilliant colors and unique form, the Kangaroo Paw would add an unforgettable touch to flower arrangements of all sizes and styles.
The Kangaroo Paw’s popularity is not limited to
Australia. Brides are demanding this flower more and more as its popularity amongst other wedding flowers steadily increasing. Perhaps the attraction is its allure from Down Under or the bold statement it makes with its bright colors and distinctive shape. Whatever the reason, the Kangaroo Paw is an attractive flower to add to any table centerpieces or ceremony arrangements. Include a description of it within your wedding program and bring its uniqueness to the guests’ attention. Regardless of a bride’s wedding flower style, these one-of-a-kind flowers can create unforgettable ceremony and reception flowers!