Unusual, exotic flower arrangements make creative and dramatic bouquets

Traditionally, a fresh bouquet of beautiful flowers is a token of appreciation and admiration, as well as an ideal way to celebrate any special occasion or decorate a home. However, unusual, exotic flower arrangements are the most creative and dramatic flower bouquets you can buy.  

Breathtaking varieties of exotic flowers such as orchids, calla lilies, birds of paradise, anthuriums, ginger flowers, heliconias and Ecuadorian roses have become more widely available as a result of improved international shipping methods and the proliferation of internet shopping.

Exquisite, vibrant, and fragrant arrangements of exotic flowers can bring a splash of color and an atmosphere of joy to any home, particularly during the cold gray winter season. However, choosing the right vase for exotic flowers, and properly caring for cut flowers to ensure they last as long as possible, are two of most challenging propositions that floral customers encounter.

If you are ordering exotic flowers, it is important to understand that the majority of these flowers are native to tropical climates with high rainfall and moisture. Tropical flowers need to be watered much more frequently that other varieties of flowers. Carefully trimming the stems of tropical flowers every 2-3 days can help these cut flowers to absorb sufficient amounts of water, thus remaining fresh and vibrant for a longer period of time.

When it comes to choosing the right vase for exotic flowers, it is critical to observe key design principles such as proportion, balance, pairing, repetition and subtlety. Pay attention to whether a vase is too tall, too short, or two wide. Another guiding principle for the process of choosing the right vase for exotic flowers is to select more understated vases for particularly dramatic flowers. Ultimately, the viewer’s primary focus should be the floral arrangement, not the vase. A same-day flower delivery florist or floral professional offers expertise to select a vase that perfectly suits both the exotic flower and the occasion.




The most common varieties of vases include the bud vase, trumpet vase, cylinder vase, tank vase, bottle vase, and the sphere or fishbowl vase. One trend in floral design, for enhancing coiling decorative grasses, delicate willow branches, or ivy within the vase, is simple, clear or lightly- colored glass.  Transparent vases may also be dressed up with potpourri, colored stones or marbles.

Vases range from the most elegant lead crystal etched floral vases to rustic, natural vases made of pottery, ceramic, metal or wood. Asian style bamboo vases have seen recent popularity, as have Indian and southwestern traditional, crackle-finish, and modern styles of pottery. 

Repeating colors displayed in a floral bouquet by selecting a vase exhibiting matching key colors can be a particularly breathtaking design concept. Sometimes, however, the subtlety of a simple or household container can truly offset the beauty of an exotic bouquet more powerfully than a fancy vase.

Household containers such as glass wine, beer or mineral water bottles (ideally with the label removed), even antique soda bottles can add a retro flair to exotic blooms. Vintage tins such as tea or coffee tins, or recycled containers such as mason jars, jam jars, French yogurt pots, jugs, aluminum buckets even old teapots and everyday tableware can be given new life and transformed into striking flower vase designs. You may wish to insert a piece of florist’s oasis foam in the base of vintage tins or recycled containers, in order to keep the blooms positioned and upright. All it takes is some imagination, creativity and artistic inspiration to decorate household glass mason or jam jars with decoupage or gold leaf pens. 

Particularly if you plan to have tropical flowers delivered as a gift, choosing the right vase for exotic flowers can be an expensive and time-consuming hassle for the recipient. Consult with your florist to ensure that tropical flowers are delivered ready to unwrap, display and enjoy. You can’t go wrong selecting breathtaking, fragrant exotic flowers professionally arranged in a vase that complements colors, shape and proportions.

Choosing the right vase for exotic flowers is a creative adventure that, ultimately, can make a floral bouquet truly spectacular.