What Flowers Pair Well with Hydrangea Bouquet?

Pure Seed has multiple in-house floral designers who like experimenting and adventuring with countless flower arrangement recipes. Well, we have good news for you! We asked our top floral designers to recommend the best flowers to pair with a hydrangea bouquet, and there are many factors to be considered such as the season, occasion, and intent.

Understanding the Hydrangea Flowers

How can your flower arrangement and floral design be a hit when you have little understanding of the hydrangea family? This bushy family is vast, as numerous species of hydrangeas feature varying colors, shapes, and sizes.

Is there anything you need to know about hydrangea?

Yes! Here are some interesting facts that will come in handy while you’re creating a bouquet or floral arrangement with hydrangeas.

• There are about 23 species of hydrangea (most native to Asia).
• Hydrangeas can be deciduous or evergreen (lose leaves in winter or keep them all year).
• The most popular hydrangea color is blue, but they also come in white, pink, purple, and red.
• The shape of the hydrangea flower head (also called a corymb) can be round, flat-topped, or cone-shaped.
• Hydrangea macrophylla is the most common type of hydrangea; it's what most people think of when they picture a hydrangea.
• The large flower heads of some hydrangeas can weigh down the stems, so you may need a wire to support them in your arrangement.
• The woody stems of hydrangeas are hollow, so they take up water easily and can wilt quickly if they don’t have enough water.

Understanding the Bouquet Flower Arrangement

A bouquet is a gathering of flowers, typically given as a gift. The word bouquet is French for a bunch of flowers, first appearing in the English language in the early 1800s.

You can give bouquets on any occasion, often for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or as a Get Well Soon gift. You never need a reason to order bouquets, as some even give random strangers as giveaways.

A focal point and fillers are the basic components of any bouquet arrangement. The focal point is the main attraction, and it’s what first draws your eye when you look at the bouquet. Focal points are usually larger flowers or a unique type of flower. Hydrangea flowers make perfect focal points because of their large size and round shape.

Once you’ve chosen your focal point flower, it’s time to add some fillers. The fillers are smaller blooms that help support the focal flowers and add texture and fullness to the bouquet. Baby’s breath, daisies, and carnations are all examples of filler flowers in bouquet flower arrangements.

Hand bouquets and vase arrangement flowers are two of the most common types of bouquets. Hand bouquets are easier to carry, and they don't require a vase. Vase arrangements are excellent for display purposes and last much longer than hand bouquets as they hold water and flower stems are immersed in a nutrient-rich solution.

You can always enjoy a professionally curated, same-day flower delivery with us, whether you prefer a handheld bouquet or a vase. Still, it helps to understand which flowers blend best with your chosen focal flower (hydrangeas.)

What Flowers Work Well with Hydrangeas Bouquet?

So, which flowers did our top-line floral arrangement designers find best for pairing with hydrangea bouquets? Here are their picks:

1. Roses

Roses make excellent fillers for a bouquet with focal hydrangeas. Both flowers have round, full blooms, complementing each other's shape. Roses come in many colors, so you can choose the right shade to match your hydrangeas or create a contrast.
For example, white roses with blue hydrangeas are a classic combination.

2. Lilies

Purity, elegance, and beauty are the three words that come to mind when we think of lilies.
Lilies have a trumpet-like shape, and their long stems help support the heavier blooms of the hydrangeas. But it's not the only reason they blend so magically.
The large size and round shape of hydrangeas make them the perfect focal flower for bouquets with lilies.

3. Baby's Breath

Baby's breath is a delicate filler flower that adds texture and fullness to any bouquet. It has a unique, airy appearance that helps soften the overall look of the arrangement. The contrast between hydrangeas and baby's breath is stunning, exuding an aura of innocence, purity, and fragile beauty.

4. Daisies

Daisies are another excellent filler flower for bouquets with focal hydrangeas. They come in many colors, but white daisies have a particular charm. The small size and simple shape of daisies help offset the large blooms of the hydrangeas.

5. Carnations

Carnations are a classic filler flower for bouquets and work well with focal hydrangeas. The large blooms of the carnations add fullness to the bouquet, while the small size helps offset the size of the hydrangeas.

6. Gerberas

Gerberas are a type of daisy with large, round blooms. They come in many colors but are particularly beautiful in shades of yellow and orange. Gerberas add fullness to the bouquet and help offset the size of the hydrangeas.
A gerbera and hydrangeas bouquet is a sunny and cheerful combination perfect for any occasion.

7. Tulips

Tulips and their long, slender stems are the perfect filler flower for hydrangea bouquets. The tulips add height and fullness to the arrangement, while the long stems help support the heavier blooms of the hydrangeas.

8. Orchids

Orchids are luxurious flowers that add a touch of elegance to any bouquet. Malaysian myth says that orchids are the flowers of the dragon, and they are considered good luck in many cultures.
Orchids come in many colors, but white orchids have a particular charm. They are the perfect filler flower for bouquets with focal hydrangeas.

9. Sunflower

Sunflowers are the perfect filler flower for a summertime bouquet with focal hydrangeas. The large, yellow blooms of the sunflower add fullness to the arrangement, while the long stems help support the heavy blooms of the hydrangeas.

Where Can I Order A Hydrangea Flower Arrangement?

Pure Seed is the best Malaysian floral design and flower arrangement service to contact for same-day flower delivery. We only use the freshest flowers and most beautiful blooms to create our bouquets.
Our team of professional florists will work with you to create a custom arrangement perfect for any occasion. We can help whether you need a simple hand bouquet or an elaborate vase flower arrangement.