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Flowers for a November wedding

Cumbrian DiggerCumbrian Digger Posts: 9
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Okay, so I know this is a bit of a tall order, but here goes. My daughter is getting married in early November and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for flowers I can grow - either for the bouquets or the church arrangements. Her bridesmaids are in dark blue and there was some talk of eucalyptus as a foliage plant. I have an allotment and an 8 by 6 greenhouse. Thanks.
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited April 2019
    Cream and gold will look fabulous with dark blue ...

    I used lots of cream, gold and bronze spray chrysanthemums for my early December wedding. The men had gold chrysanth buttonholes too.  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Cumbrian DiggerCumbrian Digger Posts: 9
    In theory I know how to grow chrysanths, but I get a bit confused with the whole single bloom / spray thing. I know I need to pinch out something, but I'm not sure what! Any tips? Also, when should they be cultivated to be ready for the first week in November? Thanks
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited April 2019
    You don’t need to pinch out anything for spray chrysanthemums. 
    Sarah Raven has some gorgeous ones available at the moment ... https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/plants/chrysanthemums/copper_gold_chrysanths_collection.htm

    The catalogue tells you when they should bloom. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291
    edited April 2019
    A lovely idea to grow flowers for the wedding. 
    I like Dove’s colour ideas.
    You may be able to still pick roses and dahlias at that time too.  Cream or white flowers with lovely green foiliage would look stunning, but if your daughter likes brighter colours then purple, or orange would contrast nicely. 
    Don’t forget things like rose hips, berried ivy, thistles and Viburnam to add texture. 
    You could always work with a florist and take in what you have for them to supplement if necessary. You could do matching table posies too - and they make a lovely gift.
    A plan B could be to use the petals from Summer flowers to make confetti (Delphiniums, roses etc).
    Have fun and good luck. 
    My garden and I live in South Wales. 
  • Cumbrian DiggerCumbrian Digger Posts: 9
    Thank you Dove and Aunty - really helpful suggestions. I'm really grateful.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Enjoy a lovely wedding ... much luck to the happy couple ...photos (of the flowers) would be good 🥂 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • PullmanGabrielleTgSPullmanGabrielleTgS Posts: 1
    If you have a specific reason why you need to see a piece of equipment, perhaps it's to clarify certain visual aspects, and you want to get a better idea of the size of the lighting, then that's no problem

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    PullmanGabrielleTgS said:
    If you have a specific reason why you need to see a piece of equipment, perhaps it's to clarify certain visual aspects, and you want to get a better idea of the size of the lighting, then that's no problem

    Eh?
    I await the inevitable advert....
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Fairygirl said:
    PullmanGabrielleTgS said:
    If you have a specific reason why you need to see a piece of equipment, perhaps it's to clarify certain visual aspects, and you want to get a better idea of the size of the lighting, then that's no problem

    Eh?
    I await the inevitable advert....
    Life's getting exciting eh @Fairygirl :p

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I didn't even understand the post @Dovefromabove :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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