Modern Vs. Traditional Easter Bouquets

Easter is a great time to bring a touch of colour to your home. With connotations of new life, flowers blooming in spring are the perfect addition to your home, letting in the joy of Easter. But what flowers are usually in an Easter bouquet? In this guide, we take you through the traditional flowers that have been a staple for Easter over the years as well as modern alternatives that you could choose from so that you can create the Easter bouquet that reflects your personality. 

• Traditional Easter Flowers
• Modern Flowers for Easter
• How to Create a Blended Easter Flower Bouquet
• Add Colour to Your Home This Easter with Easter Flowers
• FAQs

Traditional Easter Flowers

As Easter has been celebrated for many years, there have been a range of flowers that have come and gone as the most popular Easter flowers. Here are some examples of traditional flowers for Easter that have kept popping up over the years:

Easter Lilies

Formally known as Lilium longiflorum, Easter lilies are perhaps the most iconic Easter flower. These trumpet-shaped white blooms symbolise purity, hope and the resurrection of Christ. Their elegant appearance and sweet fragrance have made them a staple in Easter celebrations for generations. 

Daffodils

These cheerful yellow flowers represent rebirth and new beginnings. Their bright colour and early spring blooming time make them perfect for Easter arrangements, symbolising the end of winter and the arrival of spring. 

Tulips

The chosen flower for many occasions, tulips come in numerous colours making them versatile for Easter. Commonly associated with perfect love, the pastel varieties like soft pink, lavender and pale yellow are particularly popular for traditional Easter bouquets. 

Hyacinths

Known for their sweet fragrance and clustered blooms, hyacinths symbolise spring and renewal. The purple varieties are especially significant as they represent sorrow and regret, connecting the more solemn aspects of Easter, while white hyacinths stand for prayers and spirituality. 

Lily of the Valley

These delicate, bell-shaped white flowers represent purity, humility and the return of happiness. Though smaller than many Easter flowers, they add a subtle elegance and wonderful fragrance to traditional Easter arrangements. 

Modern Flowers for Easter

If you prefer a more modern touch to your floral arrangements, you could opt for these modern-day Easter flowers. From more striking flowers to plants rather than flowers, a modern Easter flower bouquet can come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s dive into some modern flowers for Easter:

Protea

These striking, architectural blooms add drama and uniqueness to Easter arrangements. Their unusual shapes and textures (often resembling artichokes or thistles) create focal points in modern bouquets, while varieties like King Protea or Pink Ice Protea introduce more unexpected pops of colours.

Ranunculus

Though not a complete modern-day flower, the ranunculus has become incredibly popular over the years due to its small bowl-like appearance. Their multilayered petals create a lush, romantic look and they come in vibrant colours from coral to burgundy that break away from traditional spring and Easter pastels. 

Orchids

In particular, Phalaenopsis and Cymbidium varieties add an elegant, exotic touch to contemporary Easter arrangements. Their long-lasting blooms and sculptural quality make them perfect for minimalist or Asian-inspired Easter designs. 

Succulents

Although these aren’t flowers, succulents can make an interesting addition to an Easter bouquet. From Echeveria to Haworthia, the addition of succulents represents a modern trend towards plants that are easy to take care of, promoting longevity. Plus, they can be removed from arrangements and planted afterward, giving a second life to your Easter decor. 

Anemones

With their bold centres contrasting against delicate petals, anemones offer a striking contrast that draws your eye. The popular black-centred white varieties provide a more modern aesthetic that works perfectly in contemporary, high-contrast Easter arrangements. 

How to Create a Blended Easter Flower Bouquet

Like the sound of both modern and traditional Easter flowers but not sure how to actually blend them together neatly into one flower bouquet? We can help. Take a look at our tips for creating a blended Easter flower bouquet that takes the best of both worlds and seamlessly combines them together!

1. Start with a Balanced Foundation

It’s easy to pick and choose flowers that you like, but do they actually go together? We recommend you aim for a ratio of about 60% traditional flowers and 40% modern flowers for a harmonious blend between the two. You can even choose one anchor flower, such as white lilies, and then build your bouquet from there.

2. Play with Colour Combinations

Traditionally, Easter bouquets are made from a range of pastel colours whereas modern Easter floral arrangements can come in more modern hues such as bright pinks and reds. There are a variety of colour combinations to choose from such as ombré, a colourful mixture or adding pops of greenery to enhance the bouquet. 

3. Mix Textures Thoughtfully

Flowers come in all shapes and sizes, but also in all sorts of textures. For example, the smooth petals of tulips can pair nicely with the interesting textures of proteas, succulents and, of course, ranunculuses. You could also include different flower shapes like trumpets and cups for visual diversity. 

4. Reimagine Your Container Choice

Using a basket is in line with tradition but you could also choose more modern materials like coloured moss or even metallic accents for an extra edge. It might even be fun to place a bouquet of traditional blooms in more contemporary containers like geometric vases or coloured glass. 

5. Why Not Add Some Symbolic Elements for Easter?

 If you are looking to create a fun Easter bouquet for Easter itself, why not add some Easter eggs to your flowers as well as some spring features to really make it an Easter bouquet to remember?

6. Create Focal Points

If you are stuck on where to start off your bouquet, we recommend starting with a focal point. You could use traditional flowers in mass for impact and then accent it with stand out modern blooms for a good contrast. Alternatively, you could opt for one statement flower such as a King Protea among traditional Easter varieties as your focal point. 

Add Colour to Your Home This Easter with Easter Flowers

Whether you prefer traditional Easter flowers or want to take a more modern approach, the range of flowers you can choose from is endless. If building your own Easter flower bouquet seems too stressful with so many options to choose from, why not explore our range of Springtime flowers that perfectly encapsulate the beauty of spring and Easter? Choose from our bright Rainbow bouquet or Mixed Tulips for a pop of colour! 

FAQs

What flower is associated with Easter?

The Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the flower most strongly associated with Easter, symbolising purity, hope, and resurrection. Its white trumpet-shaped blooms have become iconic Easter decorations in both homes and churches.

Are flowers appropriate for Easter?

Flowers are extremely appropriate for Easter as they symbolise new life, rebirth, and the arrival of spring. They've been part of Easter traditions for centuries, representing the renewal that's central to the holiday's meaning.

What is the Catholic Easter flower?

The Easter lily is the traditional Catholic Easter flower, often decorating altars and sanctuaries during Easter services. Catholics have long associated the pure white lily with the Virgin Mary and the resurrection of Christ, making it one of the most popular flowers for their Easter floral traditions.

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