Harmons Flower Shop

Floral Trends for Your Home This Fall

By Amanda Hammond, Harmons Floral Production Manager and Certified Florist

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your home with the latest floral trends, and the designers at Harmons Flower Shop have everything you need to make your home cozy and stylish this autumn. Amanda Hammond, Harmons Floral Production Manager and Certified Florist, answered frequently asked questions about trends and caretaking tips.

Q. What are the most popular flowers for fall arrangements?

A. Depending on the color a flower grows, any type of flower can be considered "fall." Seasonality doesn't always affect flower availability as many of Harmons’ growers are located in Ecuador. The most commonly used in fall style arrangements, however, are the orange and two-toned roses, sunflowers, lilies, snapdragons, and pumpkin tree. Items like wheat, grasses, strawflower, marigolds, and Safari Sunset have great texture. If you are going for fragrance, lilies, roses, and carnations offer a nice floral aroma. Outdoor potted mums are also always a big hit.

Q. What are the current trends for fall floral arrangements?

A. We are seeing the rise in popularity of dried and preserved flowers and bleached preserved foliage. The color palette seems to be lighter oranges and peaches, not as many deep reds, oranges, and yellows. I plan to use pinks and rose golds in a few of our Harmons fall arrangements.

Floral arrangement trends are a wild look with lots of texture. People want a freshly picked and earthy look, nothing with much shape or form. There is a rise in the retro look as well with brighter colors and funky containers that aren’t really full, just a few statement flowers.

Q. Do you have any tips for creating a fall floral arrangement at home?

A. Use flowers that have different lifespans. Some are hearty and longerlasting, and some keep their bloomed look for their full lifespan. For example, carnations and mums are a longer-lasting flower, so mixing those with something like a lily or roses that don’t necessarily stay bloomed as long will create a continually changing arrangement. Our floral designers can offer other helpful tips as you shop at any Harmons location.

Q. Are there any unusual or exotic flowers that you recommend?

A. Protea, a tropical flower with distinctive spiky texture , is a great eyecatching focal. Dahlias, even as a more delicate flower, make a great statement. Mini calla lilies come in some really deep rich colors, and create a cleaner look as they are more coned and curled rather than a super ruffled petaling flower. Anthuriums are beautiful in deep reds and greens, and they come in purples as well. Amaranthus hanging or upright is a great greenery for a fall floral piece. Parrot tulips with a ruffled petal are great for texture. Safflower is a longlasting addition. Fillers in deep purples like veronica, statice, and the tinted and dried floral have gotten really popular as well. Crespedia is fun for a pop of character.

Q. What are some care tips for fall flowers to keep them fresh and prolong their life once they are in the home?

A. The best rule of thumb I can suggest is a fresh cut daily and new water. As a cut on our skin heals, so does the stem on a flower. This is why they need to be recut to open that area back up enabling the flower to continue drinking.

Additionally, a floral piece made in a vase tends to last longer than a piece made in a solid container as the person can see the water level and is reminded to refresh and recut the flowers. Keeping the flowers in a cooler place when possible is key, not near a heater vent or computer.

Q. Will there be any special fall arrangements available for purchase at Harmons Flower Shop?

A. We will be offering really fun fall arrangements for every flower enthusiast, some with a fun and playful vibe and others more traditional. We have squashed pumpkin containers, skull themed arrangements, and Halloween tinted rose arrangements.

If you’re not a flower person, Harmons also offers potted succulents year-round to bring some color and interest to your space.

Q. What individual fall flowers are available to purchase so customers can make their own arrangements at home?

A. We have a program with individual flower types grouped together for DIY projects. Mixed greenery bouquets, sunflowers, hydrangea, mums of all kinds, dried lavender for fragrance, roses– this list goes on and on. Our designers are happy to help you pick out any flowers for your custom arrangement.