White Alstroemeria

White Alstroemeria: A Perfect White Wedding Flower

Many bridal bouquets would be made even more beautiful with the addition of a few white flowers, such as White Alstroemeria. One reason that this flower is so appropriate for a wedding is the shape of the petals. Each petal of White Alstroemeria, sometimes called Peruvian Lilies, forms almost a heart shape.

The White Alstroemeria also features purple freckles on each petal making the flower an even more perfect choice for weddings that feature purple as a dominant color. The flowers, which can be purchased from many online retailers, are also great for centerpieces and other wedding decorations.

Of course, if you can find the flowers locally that is a better option as you will not have to pay additional shipping fees or worry about the state the flowers will be in upon arrival. If your local florist shop carries the flowers, you may find them to be a bit pricey.

A better option is to visit a local floral wholesaler. They are more likely to have a much larger selection of flowers, including White Alstroemeria, and you will likely find that the prices are much more reasonable.

If, however, you cannot find White Alstroemeria locally, you will have no choice but to buy them online. When you buy flowers online, you should do a little research about the company. Make sure that they have a phone number to which you will be able to easily reach a person should there be any issues with your order.

Using a credit card, rather than PayPal or a bank transfer, is the best way to pay as you will have some protection as far as getting your money back should something go wrong.
Once the White Alstroemeria arrives, you will need to care for the flowers until the day that you plan to make the bouquets and the other floral decorations. Below are some tips for caring for you flowers.

If your flowers arrive in bunches, leave them that way rather than removing the bands that hold them together.
Put about four inches of water into vases.
Remove green leaves, especially those that appear to be drooping.
While holding the bunch of flowers under running water, make a diagonal cut to the stems removing about one inch.

Change water every day until the day you plan to use the flowers.

Do not allow flowers to be in direct sunlight.

When you first get your flowers, you may notice that they look a bit worn. This is normal as the flowers will have been without water for several hours or even a couple of days. After the flowers have been in water for several hours, you should notice an improvement to their appearance.

You will likely find many uses for these lovely white flowers, so ordering an extra bunch is a good idea. White Alstroemeria work for many parts of your wedding, but you should not plan on using them for flower girl petals if you are using a white runner. While the flower does feature purple freckles, as was mentioned earlier, they are not really bold enough to stand out against a white background.

Whether for bouquets or flower arrangements, White Alstroemeria is a perfect choice for your wedding.