The World of Wreaths

Fillers are an indispensable part of a dried flower wreath and the process of wreath-making. Without the fillers-greenery no wreath could have looked that plush and attractive as the way they look all the time. Putting aside the prime fruits and foliage and the wreath base what counts to the healthy look of any wreath are the fillers. So we dedicate this article to a detailed discussion on the various kinds of filler foliage you can have to enrich your wreaths.

First on the list is the flowering Italian Oregano. Scientifically called the Origanum vulgare, this plant is great both for ornamentation and garnishing purposes. This plant is just apt for the purposes thanks to its awesome fragrance, the red-flushed green leaves and the purple-brown stems. What add to its crowning beauty are the clusters of lavender-pink blooms which look great when bordering other flowering plants. Also in the list are Woolly Oregano, Showy pink Oregano and Kent Beauty Oregano.

Next, is the Powis Castle Artemisia. Botanically known as Artemisia x. ‘Powis Castle’ this is a perennial plant with unique silvery green foliage. The tint makes it apt for embellishing purposes making to wreath making.

Next is the Vitex Bouquet. These are hand-sized fingerlike shrubs with an inimitable blend of dark green and silvery violet in the underneath. They look lovely when placed on a wreath. The sheer beauty lies in the long grape colored flower stems which appear really attractive in the entire ensemble.

Following are the Bee Balm Flowers. Bee Balm Blossoms come in a diverse variety starting with Eastern Bee balm to Bergamot to Wild Oswego Tea to Horsemint and Monarda. The aromatic leaves and the vibrant flowers are just too good for floral arrangements and pot pourries.

So there you are, you have some of the basic filler and accentuating plants you may make use of while making  a nice vibrant dried floral wreath.