Freesia — Wedding Florist's Guide
Freesia is the most fragrant common cut flower — one stem can scent an entire bridal bouquet. The trumpet-shaped blooms come in white, yellow, pink, and lavender, and they photograph with a distinctive graceful curve. This page covers freesia in wedding work.
Botanical name: Freesia refracta
Season
Year-round
Vase life
5–7 days
Stem length
40–55cm
Wholesale
$1.50–$2.25 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many freesia stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Freesia stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 6 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 4 |
| Centerpiece | 5 |
Best used for
- Fragrant bouquets
- Secondary focal work
- Budget-friendly accent
- Spring weddings
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Design tips for freesia
Use freesia in bridal bouquets when the bride wants a signature fragrance — one stem is enough.
Let the natural curved shape of the stem work — don't force it straight.
Each stem has 6–8 blooms, so visual impact is higher than the stem count suggests.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with freesia in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using too much freesia — the fragrance can dominate and overwhelm other scents.
Cutting stems short — the graceful curve is part of the visual.
Ignoring them in winter — they're year-round and work beautifully in off-season weddings.
See it in action
White Classic Bridal Bouquet Recipe
See how freesia works in a real wedding recipe →
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