These delicate little fragrant flowers are just too lovely for words. The smell, oh, the smell. It’s what flowers smell like in your dreams. And they come in such a lovely variety of colors.
I like the way that they’re kind of lop-sided and droopy. Makes for interesting, dynamic arrangements. Oh, and did I mention the smell?
I might be a little bit biased about this one since I had them at my wedding, but I’ve used them at almost every event I’ve done since so I think that it’s ok. What I like about spider mums is their gorgeous shape. They add a bit of organic thrill to whatever arrangement they are placed with, their wild petals striking out in all directions. I believe that they are a member of the chrysanthemum family, and you can really tell by looking at them.
They are also fairly inexpensive, and super hardy. That means that they are a great flower for DIYers and that arrangements can be made several days ahead of time and be no worse for wear. They look great clustered together and also in mixed bouquets. I find that I often gravitate towards the green ones since they are one of the rare flowers that actually look good in green, but they come in a variety of colors like white, yellow, purple and pink.
