Clematis — Wedding Florist's Guide
Clematis is a vining flower with star-shaped blooms that trail beautifully in bouquets and centerpieces. It's not commonly stocked at every wholesaler, but when you can source it, it adds a uniquely elegant vining element no other stem matches.
Botanical name: Clematis
Season
Late Spring, Summer
Vase life
4–6 days
Stem length
30–50cm (with vine extensions)
Wholesale
$2.75–$4.00 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many clematis stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Clematis stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 3 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 2 |
| Centerpiece | 3 |
Best used for
- Cascading bouquets
- Vining trails in arrangements
- Romantic garden work
- Specialty design
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Design tips for clematis
Let the vines drape naturally — that's the whole point of the flower.
Use as an accent, not a feature — clematis blooms are smaller and read as detail work.
Handle gently — the blooms pop off the vine if rushed.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with clematis in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Cutting the vines too short — you lose the cascading advantage.
Using it in tight round bouquets — clematis needs space to trail.
Ordering without calling your wholesaler — it's specialty and not always stocked.
See it in action
Blush Cascading Bridal Bouquet Recipe
See how clematis works in a real wedding recipe →
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