inuous and sensual, ethereal and
flowing, natural and organic are
all descriptors applicable to this
delectable hand-tied bouquet, designed
by Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff, owner
of Dogwood & Fir in San Diego, Calif.
e pastel palette and free-form styling all
contribute to the casual and effortless—
yet elegant—aesthetic of this understated
contemporary design—perfect for weddings
at the beach, in the vineyard and beyond.
YUMMY
SUMMER
BOUQUET
Floral design by
Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff
BOTANICALS
•Delphinium x Belladonna
(larkspur)
•Dianthus caryophyllus
'Caramel Antique' (carnation)
•Rosa spp.
'Princess Miyuki'/'First Snow'
(Japanese garden rose)
•Paeonia lactiflora
(Chinese peony,
garden peony)
•Iris spp. (fleur-de-lis, Dutch Iris)
•Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea)
•Ranunculus asiaticus
'Cloni Success' series
(Persian buttercup,
Italian Ranunculus)
•Ranunculus spp.
Butterfly
™
series
(butterfly buttercup,
butterfly crowfoot,
butterfly Ranunculus)
•Scabiosa atropurpurea x
caucasica 'Scoop' series
(pincushion flower, scabious)
•Helleborus orientalis/
H. x hybridus
(hellebore, Lenten rose)
•Clematis spp., vine
(virgin's bower,
leather flower, vase vine)
•Tweedia caerulea/
Oxypetalum coeruleum
(blue-flowered milkweed,
blue milkweed, Southern star)
• Pieris japonica
(lily-of-the-valley bush,
Japanese andromeda,
fetterbush)
HARD GOODS
•OASIS
®
Waterproof Tape
•Silk or chiffon ribbon
Combining floral
ingredients in delicious
sorbet hues, Gilberto
Espinoza Freihoff creates
sumptuous hand-tied
bouquet for spring
and summer nuptials.
MATERIALS
S
Design
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February | 2022