White Roses and Santini

In the Czech tradition, flowers are usually given in odd numbers, and the nine roses in this bouquet follow that custom. Alstroemeria is regarded as a symbol of friendship and also stands for abundance and luck, so the bouquet suits a greeting for friends and loved ones.

Lisianthus has delicate, cup-shaped blooms that at first glance resemble a rose, so it gently complements the roses in the arrangement. Santini is grown in white, often with a contrasting centre, and the white tone harmonises with the roses and lisianthus.

Hypericum is one of the very long-lasting materials: its berries keep their form in the vase even after the surrounding blooms have faded. Greenery forms the base into which the flowers are tied, adding volume, shape and colour contrast.