Wild astrantia that tightly cluster under trees or mountainside meadows make for dense domes of color in your arrangements. Pointed petals create a prickly quality as do the petals of a billy button. These flower types are excellent for creating the contrasting surface quality designers desire for texture in designs. They are also wonderful to have on hand for wedding and prom season as the natural, wildflower look maintains its popularity. The small blooms can be separated from stems for major value in boutonnieres. 

For a traditional potted flower variety, choose the familiar hydrangea – but this silk bush will never dry out or lose its blue color! Show your customers they can fool the neighbors by using them like plants in hanging containers. You can even create a potted plant look with these lifelike varieties.