Which Cut Flowers Work Well With Alstroemeria?

Stargazer Lilies

• Stargazer lilies are large fragrant lilies that are pink and white. They resemble the alstroemeria in shape and color. Combining these two flowers make an elegant bouquet in a vase or a bridal bouquet. Add wax flowers to the bouquet for texture and contrast. Wax flowers have clusters of tiny delicate pink blooms on long stems and are often used by florists as accents in arrangements.

Carnations

• A large bouquet of carnations and altroemerias is colorful and striking. Carnations come in a variety of colors that coordinate well with alstroemerias. Cut carnations also remain fresh for two weeks so this arrangement will be especially long lived..Baby's breath makes an ideal filler with these flowers because of its longevity.

Roses

• A more formal bouquet to arrange is to use roses as the focal flower. Choose roses with a large blooms to contrast with the smaller alsteomeria blossom. A particularly beautiful choice of color is a pale pink rose with a white and pink alsteomeria. The pink wax flowers added as filler make a delicate and elegant group of flowers. White roses with white alstreomerias and baby's breath makes a lovely combination for a wedding arrangement.

Gerbera Daisies

• Gerbera daisies are oversized daisies that make an impressive focal flower in an informal bouquet. They are available in many fresh summer colors such as bright pinks, yellows, oranges, reds and white. Combining alstroemerias and daisies makes an appealing grouping of flowers with a fresh summer look. Stems of snap dragons or delphiniums complements the fresh look of this arrangement.