Seasons of Silk Flowers

Silk flowers defy the seasons, but they can also be an ideal way to replicate each season's blooms. A supply of silk flowers is all it takes to rejuvenate the look of your home or garden all year long. Blend one season into another as the weeks go by, or brighten a natural autumn look with a few silk flowers redolent of summer.

Spring

Some spring flowers are late bloomers, and flower gardens sometimes endure unseasonable weather. Artificial flowers are a colorful way to dispel the gloom of winter even while nature prepares for another growing season.

Silk flower arrangements that are seasonal in spring include irises, tulips, crocuses, daffodils, dogwoods, and pussy willows. A good money-saving tactic is to buy your spring silk flowers "out of season" when they're less in demand.

Summer

Summer blooms are bright and cheerful, and with silk flowers you can retain a hint of summer in your home all the time. Artificial flowers appropriate to the summer season include peonies, lilies, fuchsias, daisies, sunflowers, and geraniums. If you need silk flowers for a summer wedding, consider shopping for them in the fall or winter. Artificial flowers are built to last, and when it comes time for the wedding they'll look as fresh as the day you bought them.

Fall

In autumn, artificial floral arrangements give greater attention to appropriate color tones and decorative accessories. Wreaths and garlands appear on doors and patios, interspersed with Halloween decorations. Fall is a time of harvest, so mix some silk flowers of the summer with pumpkins and apples. Accentuate silk flowers with natural touches such as yellow, orange, and purple leaves. Even twigs and cones are a great way to celebrate the gorgeous pallet of autumn.

Winter

Winter is a time of holidays and celebrations, and silk flower arrangements in this season traditionally feature the holiday colors of red and green. Enjoy the whiteness of snow with some creamy silk magnolias. Accessorize with evergreen and red berries. Winter is also the time to display your Christmas tree, and artificial pine or cedar trees can be used year after year without fading.