 Herbal bouquet and Fancy English lavender bouquets I have been busy working on a few new bouquets and revamping a few existing bouquets as well. First up is our herbal bouquet. I previously had this bouquet listed, but I added some safflowers to the mix of Santa Cruz Oregano, Grosso Lavender, and ammobium (daisy like flowers). I love the contrast with the safflowers. I also have a love affair with SC oregano. I have used it in one of our new wreaths as well (also pictured). It pairs well with lavender and I love the bohemian touch it gives to overall look of the design.  Herbal bouquet - Santa Cruz oregano, Gross lavender, safflowers, ammobium Here are a photos of lavender/SC oregano wreath I have posted before.
I've also added some different ribbon choices to the Fancy English lavender bouquets. They comes in twine, lace and purple ribbon. They are also a little bigger. English lavender is shorter than French or Intermediate lavender, but it's often very deep in color and very fragrant. I think it has a beautiful romantic look. The little bouquets are very pretty and make great table arrangements, favors for place settings or weddings or showers, home decor and can be used as a sweet flower girl bouquet.
The last listing is an all new bouquet: The Autumn Harvest bouquet, which has Grosso lavender, English lavender, golden wheat, ornamental grasses, orange foxtail millet, ivory larkspur, red wildflowers, yarrow, and ammobium. The purple lavender contrasts with the fall colors in red, ivory, orange and yellow. A perfect fall wedding bouquet or harvest centerpiece. These bouquets will stand on their own for table top arrangements.
That's what is new in the world of Lavender Rose Floral Designs. We are still working on the fields as well. We have replaced a few of our plants that took a beating from the wet beginning this summer. Things are growing well in the fields. I am in the planning stages of a butterfly garden/perennial garden and a sunflower and zinnia patch for next season! More news to come.
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