Exploring the Flower Known as the "Brushing Bride" ♡【Celosia】

Exactly, flowers for brides.

Have you ever heard of or seen the flower called "Celia"?

Here is the flower ＊

A gradient from green to antique pink.

And its spiky shape.

Both the color and shape create a delicate and beautiful atmosphere, and it is even referred to as the "Blushing Bride," making it feel like a flower meant for weddings ♡

Celia is a type of wildflower ＊

This flower material is commonly found in the Cape region of South Africa. Like Protea, it is classified as a "wildflower."

Wow! It’s so cute, but I can’t believe it’s a flower from Africa! It’s a bit surprising at first, but take a look at this photo.

Thick, wavy stems and spiky leaves.

"I see! It looks like it would thrive in the wilderness," doesn't it?

Wildflowers that can bloom even in Africa’s heat and dry conditions are strong and resilient flowers.

They are often described as "flowers bursting with passion" due to their robust vitality and unique appearance, capturing our hearts ＊

When dried, it looks like this. The muted silver antique color is charming, making both fresh and dried versions irresistible.

In this article, I will introduce reference photos of 【Celia】 bouquets and wedding decorations ♡

Please check them out before your wedding flower consultation ♡

① A single bouquet made only with Celia ＊

First, let's pick up a single bouquet made only of Celia ＊

The spiky petals are not actual petals, but bracts (sohō).

The flowers facing in different directions looks interesting too.

A mix of fully opened and budding flowers ＊

The airy feel of just tying a few branches together is stylish ♡

Shorter bouquets are cute too ＊

② Bouquets mixed with other flower materials ♡

Next, I'd like to introduce bouquets that use Celia as a secondary flower ＊

Combined with large white Protea and eucalyptus leaves ＊

Gathered with silver-green flowers as the main focus ＊

They pair well with white roses and match elegantly ＊

The combination with berries looks cute and gives a forest-girl vibe ♡

Create a natural atmosphere by pairing with antique-colored hydrangeas and flowering branches ＊

For a princess-like touch. Pairing Calla lilies and Celia is a new combination!

Combine with wildflowers like pincushion and Protea or tropical-colored flowers like cockscomb ＊

Pair with dried flowers in white, like pampas grass and baby's breath, for a rustic feel ＊

Combine with bright green and white roses for an elegant look ＊

Matching with glamorous flowers like roses and dahlias creates a romantic bouquet ♡

A natural clutch bouquet combining various flowers such as roses and lisianthus. The red berries are called hypericum ＊

A perfect accent for an antique-style bouquet ♡

A bouquet with a fragile impression combined with astilbe and lace flower ♡

Here’s another bouquet that mixes many materials ＊ with a casual vibe ＊

Focused on bud flowers ＊ the bouncy silhouette and smooth white berries are cute ＊

③ Decorations

Placed inside a glass dome ＊

Unique-looking Celia. It’s stylish to just toss them in casually.

Arranging them snugly in a glass container ＊

The wildflower atmosphere is adorable ♡

So many splendid Celia and Protea. Just looking at them is enchanting ＊

When paired with a similarly shaped blue thistle, the combination of pink and blue is cute ♡

④ Others

Directly inserting Celia flowers into hair for a fresh floral hairpiece. It feels like a classical princess ♡

Also great for decorating wedding cakes ♡

Attach them to a headband for a headpiece ＊

Cute ♡ Focus on the Celia flower!

Isn’t "Celia" just so adorable? ♡

The blooming season is from July to October.

Wildflowers from Africa may have higher costs due to transport expenses compared to flowers that bloom in Japan, but they are charming materials with a strong presence ＊

Dried flowers are more commonly available throughout the year, so if you come across fresh Celia, consider yourself lucky!

Since they are rare and a bit pricey, it’s essential to communicate and consult with your florist if you absolutely want to use them! ♡