Fall is a great season for flowers all around. With plenty of beautiful flowers in bloom and colorful leaves, the season provides plenty to work with, whether you’re sticking to fresh flowers that are in season or those preserved or flown in from elsewhere. Flowers are especially important in 2021, with people holding events like weddings, birthday parties, and other celebrations once again. Check out the following fall floral trends to see which ones are taking the world by storm. 

Color Trends

While jewel tones are always a safe option for fall, this year’s fall flowers are mostly focused on muted neutrals such as shades of brown, ivory, and tan. They also include autumnal colors like burnt orange, terracotta, and maroon. Popular fall flowers will also include craspedia and goldenrods, since yellow is one of the biggest colors in florals this year, thanks to the Pantone Color of the Year in Illuminating.

Another color trend that has been noticeable throughout the year is that of monochromatic bouquets. While this requires sticking to only one color, designers and florists can use various flowers in different shades of the same color to preserve details.  

Dried Flowers

Dried and preserved fall flowers were huge in 2020, and this trend isn’t going anywhere. Fall 2021 will also see an abundance of dried floral arrangements, but this time with mixed fresh flowers. This ensures sustainability while also bringing in freshness in terms of scent and look.

Dried flowers not only stick to the popular earth-tone palette, but they also bring in a lot of texture. They also add to the wild look popular in recent years while remaining environmentally friendly and a low-maintenance option.

Design and Styling

Florists and designers alike agree that minimalistic styling is one of the biggest fall floral trends. The popular “New Ikebana” style has become one of the most prominent fall floral trends, with designers emphasizing the balance that this Japanese art brings to the table.

Trailing is another style that has been popular over the years but has exploded in 2021, making it one of the most popular fall floral trends in this article. Whether it’s flowers hanging from the ceiling, draped over long tables, or cascading bouquets for weddings, trailing blooms will be everywhere this fall.

Arrangement Extras 

One of the most popular fall floral trends is utilizing extras like grasses and foliage in arrangements. Instead of simply adding some baby’s breath an extra, florists and designers are incorporating everything, from larger leaves and dried grasses to large branches, in arrangements. Those who are more into the boho style may prefer pampas grass and dried palms, while those who prefer a more romantic floral arrangement may opt for eucalyptus or ruscus. Other popular options include hypericum, bunny’s tail, snowberry, and hops.

Sustainability 

The focus on sustainability has been a large part of floral trends throughout 2020 and 2021. This will remain popular in the fall, with increasing numbers of customers opting for eco-friendly practices like foam-free installations and lack of cellophane. This trend also includes some other trends, including a growing focus on dried and preserved flowers as well as a more natural look with packaging like raffia and clay vessels.

Now that you’re all caught up on fall floral trends, get ahead of the crowd by ordering your supply from Berkeley Florist Supply here.