10 Unique Flower Bouquet Fillers

Flower fillers are the backbone of any good flower bouquet and while they may not be the main attraction, the bouquet wouldn’t be the same without them. Flower fillers set the visual mood or appearance of a bouquet and can drastically change how a bouquet looks with their arrangement and selection. Here are 10 different types of unique flower fillers to consider in your next floral arrangement!

Snapdragons

Snapdragons have a unique colour and appearance with their long stems and numerous vibrant buds. They add height and colour to a bouquet or vase arrangement and are visually pleasing enough that they make great arrangements all on their own.

Spray roses

Roses are often the center of attention and while spray roses are beautiful enough to be in a bouquet of their own they also make great filler pieces. Spray roses have numerous and small blooms on one stem which lend really well in filling out a flower bouquet. As spray roses come in a variety of colours, it makes them one of the most versatile flower fillers.

Matricara

These daisy-like beauties are from the same flower family as chamomile and are also commonly know as mayweed. These tiny blooms work really well in spring and summer inspired bouquets and décor.

Yarrow Seed

Yarrow seed is a boring name for this underrated flower. The blooms of yarrow seeds cluster close together and come in beautiful array of colours. They make stellar filler flowers for their ability to fill out a bouquet or vase and with their unique shape and detailed features.

Dusty Miller

Also commonly known as silver ragwort, this whimsical fern adds a touch of fantasy and mystery to any flower bouquet. They work really well in winter and fall-inspired bouquets and pair nicely with both dark and light coloured flowers.

Cymbidium orchid bouquet with calla lilies with dusty miller filler and matching greens.

Statice

Also commonly known as sea lavender, this vibrant bunch of flowers is wonderful filler flower for its beautiful purple colour as well as its large and full blooms that can be broken into smaller stems. This elegant flower pairs well with roses and other elegant flowers.

Delphinium

This flower is a popular flower filler for its desirable, and all natural, rich blue colour. Most flowers have to be dyed to reach the shades of blue that the lovely delphinium has naturally. Its colours makes for a perfect addition to a wedding bouquet if the bride is looking for that “something blue”. The long stems of the delphinium also add length to any bouquet making it more dynamic.

Fiddlehead Fern

This quirky little fern doesn’t quite look like it would belong in a flower bouquet but its unique shape makes for wonderful and whimsical flower arrangements. They also come in a variety of colours, from like green, dark purple, and even black. They range from a smooth texture to a somewhat fluffy-looking texture too that pairs well with lots of greenery.

Lily of the Valley

The tiny blooms of the lily of the valley flower are stunning and pair nicely with medium to large size flowers. Their shape is delicate and unique and they have seen recent rise in popularity for bridal bouquets since the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, used them in her own bridal bouquet.

Sweet Pea

Nothing beats the smell of a sweet pea! These pastel coloured and sweet-smelling beauties are the perfect spring flower accompaniment. Place these flowers in any room in the house to fill it with their wonderous smell!

Purple sweet peas with eustoma, euphorbia and matching greens.