NCR's summer obsession
'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily—heat resilience is now a top priority over just visual appeal'
No amount of heat, rain, or chill can subdue NCR residents' love for exotic blooms. This summer too, Delhiites are bringing vibrance into their homes and indoor functions with sunflowers, peonies, and more.
'Chrysanthemums & eustoma can withstand the Delhi summer'
'The demand for calla lilies & mokara orchids seems to be increasing, though tulips remain a favourite. In Delhi, we have witnessed a rise in requests for peonies too. For floral subscription boxes, we turn to more hardy varieties of chrysanthemums and eustoma, which usually withstand the Delhi summer like champs. In exotics, we add anthuriums, heliconia, and bird of paradise,which are known to thrive in warmer conditions,' informs Abhineet Kukrety, co-founder of Simply Phoolish.
'Heat resilience trumps visual appeal'
'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily – heat resilience trumps visual appeal,' says Sahil Sihag, who manages a flower studio in Noida, adding details of trending blooms:
Anthuriums are ideal for minimalist or modern themes
Heliconias and bird of paradise adds a bold, sculptural element in home decor
Chrysanthemums can be used in setting up a dramatic focal point in the room. Spider mums and football mums in pastel tones are in demand
Lisianthus are gaining popularity for indoor summer decor and intimate events
'High demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas for indoor functions'
'Floral arrangements during the summer are all about striking a balance between freshness, opulence and heat resilience.
There's a strong demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas, especially for indoor or evening functions. The preferred summer palette is leaning towards soft pastels like blush, dusty rose, buttery yellow, pistachio green, and hints of citrus tones,' says Rhea Dewan, a luxury wedding planner and founder of The Serendepity Co.
Floral designer Shalini Dugar, founder of & Blooms, adds, 'Tuberoses and oriental lilies are summer faves. Their heady fragrance and elegance are unmatched.'
In floral arrangements, neutral palettes with pops of bold tropical colours are in — think whites and greens with accents of blue or yellow.
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NCR's summer obsession
'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily—heat resilience is now a top priority over just visual appeal' No amount of heat, rain, or chill can subdue NCR residents' love for exotic blooms. This summer too, Delhiites are bringing vibrance into their homes and indoor functions with sunflowers, peonies, and more. 'Chrysanthemums & eustoma can withstand the Delhi summer' 'The demand for calla lilies & mokara orchids seems to be increasing, though tulips remain a favourite. In Delhi, we have witnessed a rise in requests for peonies too. For floral subscription boxes, we turn to more hardy varieties of chrysanthemums and eustoma, which usually withstand the Delhi summer like champs. In exotics, we add anthuriums, heliconia, and bird of paradise,which are known to thrive in warmer conditions,' informs Abhineet Kukrety, co-founder of Simply Phoolish. 'Heat resilience trumps visual appeal' 'Clients prefer blooms that look luxe but don't wilt easily – heat resilience trumps visual appeal,' says Sahil Sihag, who manages a flower studio in Noida, adding details of trending blooms: Anthuriums are ideal for minimalist or modern themes Heliconias and bird of paradise adds a bold, sculptural element in home decor Chrysanthemums can be used in setting up a dramatic focal point in the room. Spider mums and football mums in pastel tones are in demand Lisianthus are gaining popularity for indoor summer decor and intimate events 'High demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas for indoor functions' 'Floral arrangements during the summer are all about striking a balance between freshness, opulence and heat resilience. There's a strong demand for peonies, orchids, and hydrangeas, especially for indoor or evening functions. The preferred summer palette is leaning towards soft pastels like blush, dusty rose, buttery yellow, pistachio green, and hints of citrus tones,' says Rhea Dewan, a luxury wedding planner and founder of The Serendepity Co. Floral designer Shalini Dugar, founder of & Blooms, adds, 'Tuberoses and oriental lilies are summer faves. Their heady fragrance and elegance are unmatched.' In floral arrangements, neutral palettes with pops of bold tropical colours are in — think whites and greens with accents of blue or yellow.
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