Veronica: A Jewel of Versatility

August 29, 2024/Fabulous Florals

Built around texture and movement, veronica is a delightful addition to more elegant areas of floral arranging. Veronica flowers are tall, slender spikes topped with small, delicate blooms. Versatile and lovely, it is worth considering in a bouquet or centerpiece. Let’s go into a deeper look at what makes veronica so beautiful, how to best use it in arrangements, and why it’s a must-have for any floral enthusiast.

The Allure of Veronica

Veronica is a member of the Plantaginaceae family and is native to Europe, but over time, its beauty has reached around the world. Their spikes are tall, graceful, and come in colors that span through white, blue, purple, pink, to lavender. The flowers are minute, closely arranged on the raceme, giving a texture, which can span from pretty smooth and delicate to bold and gaudy, depending on the variety and color.

One of the most irresistible qualities of Veronica is that this adds vertical interest to arrangements. Be it a focal flower or a filler, the elongated stem topped with delicate blooms moves the eyes across and up, giving the sense of height as it occurs with normal growth in the arrangements.

How to Use Veronica in Floral Arrangements

Veronica is highly versatile and can be designed in several styles, from classic to contemporary. Here’s some inspiration on how to include Veronica in your designs:

Focal Flower: In minimalistic or modern designs, a few stems of Veronica can be used as a focal flower with striking height. To create a taller or standing-alone design with a linear look, its height and texture can be used alone or with other simple blooms that are also linear to it, such as roses or peonies.
In Mixed Bouquets: The spiky, slender stems of Veronica act as a nice contrast to rounder flowers like dahlias, hydrangeas, or garden roses. That mix of shape and texture can simply make for an interesting blend at times.
In Wildflower-Inspired Designs: Combine the veronica with other textural elements, like grasses, Queen Anne’s lace, or scabiosa, for a more rustic or wildflower look. What you end up with is a loose, natural composition feeling fresh and easy.
Weddings: Veronica is a classic wedding flower that exudes a feel of romance and grace. This flower marries superbly with other staple wedding flowers like roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus, to enrich and add a touch of whimsy and elegance to any bouquet.

Caring for Your Veronicas

Providing proper care of your Veronica flowers will assure that you enjoy them as long as possible, and that you get the most value from your crops. Here’s what to do:

Hydrate Veronica: Veronica needs a lot of hydration, like any other cut flower. Once your shipment arrives in the mail, be sure to recut the ends on a diagonal, and put them into clean water along with a commercial flower preservative.
Be sure the vessel is clean
Recut: Re-cut the stems every couple of days, changing the water. Temperature: Veronica prefers cooler temperatures versus other flowers, and therefore direct sunlight and hot heating units in arrangements should be avoided. Vase Life: If taken care of properly, it can have a vase life up to a week or more, thus making it great for long-standing arrangements.

Why Choose Veronica

Veronica adds texture, height, and color into your floral designs. Being versatile in that it fits easily into any style, whether modern to traditional, with the grace and charm of its delicate blooms, it is perfect for just about any arrangement. Here at Fabulous Florals, we pride ourselves on offering the best quality Veronica. In summer, we will be proud to provide it American grown. This not only supports local growers but also ensures you receive the freshest flowers possible. During the off-season, we continue to source the best Veronica by importing it so that you can enjoy these beautiful blooms year-round.

We offer Veronica in the following colors:

Veronica is one sensational flower sure to accent your design, be that a bridal bouquet or a simple table centerpiece, and complements a rustic wildflower-inspired arrangement. Check our collection out at Fabulous Florals and discover the beauty and versatility of this lovely flower for yourself.