bouquet · fall · intermediate
Moody Burgundy Statement
Deep wine and crimson blooms with dark foliage for a dramatic autumn ceremony.
Ingredients
5 ingredients · 30 stems total
Burgundy Dahlia
focal · burgundy
5 stems
Burgundy Peony
focal · crimson
3 stems
Burgundy Ranunculus
secondary · wine
9 stems
Quicksand Rose
secondary · mauve
5 stems
Seeded Eucalyptus
greenery · deep green
8 stems
Method
About 1 hr 15 min
Hydrate overnight
Dahlias and peonies drink heavily — condition them the night before in deep water.
20 min
Anchor the darkest blooms
Cluster the burgundy dahlias slightly off-centre so the bouquet has a visual weight.
15 min
Layer the mid-tones
Add ranunculus and quicksand roses around the dahlias to soften the transition.
20 min
Add seeded eucalyptus
Let a few longer stems trail below the binding point for a cascading edge.
10 min
Bind and finish
Wrap with floral tape, trim to a 6-inch handle and cover with velvet ribbon.
10 min
Studio notes
Burgundy peonies bruise easily — handle by the stem, never the head.