These Filler Flowers are The Perfect Alternative to Baby’s Breath
By: Mira Youssef
Tags: Home Decor, Floral Design, Home Improvement, Plants, Gardening

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When you think of the most classical and simplistic floral arrangements. filler flowers are often what comes to mind. More specifically, Baby’s Breath aka Gypsophilia.

These immensely intricate flowering plants can often be found in mason jars as wedding centrepieces but their presence has often been found elsewhere. Baby’s Breath is often sought out due to its cost effectiveness and notereity — especially in recent years. However, if you’re looking for an alternative that produces a similar aesthetic, the following options are worth considering. Keep these in mind when searching for your next perfect centerpiece.

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Solidago: If Babys Breath had a slightly more extroverted sibling, it would be Solidago. These yellow perennials(aka Goldenrod)are often found in open areas such as meadows, prairies and savannas. They are versatile as they make both an excellent filler flower but can also be used as a mass flower if needed.

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Sedum: These underrated perennials are some of the easiest to grow and have several variations. Their beauty is also matched by their impressive resilience. Sedums are able to grow and tolerate some of the harshest environments and still flourish in such disadvantageous conditions.

They can be found in a variety of colours, but harvested sedums are perhaps the best choice for a filler flower resembling Baby’s Breath. The best practice is to harvest these perennials before autumn and winter in order to protect their stems.

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Sweet Pea: With its harmonious and romantic colours, Sweet Pea is the perfect choice for a celebration of love. These flowering plants are native to Sicily and give off an enticing scent. They also happen to thrive in cooler temperatures and can grow up to 6 feet!

However, there are plenty of shorter options that are best suited for containers and vases. Because sweet peas are smaller bouquet flowers, they make the right choice for a filler addition.

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Feverfew: The simple yet aesthetically pleasing details of Feverfew make it the right choice for a spring and summertime bouquet. It closely resembles Baby’s Breath in its appearance but upon a closer glance, you will discover these filler flowers give off the right pop of colour.

And while they do really well on their own, Feverfew also compliments other wildflowers and makes a perfect garden type or rustic filler.

Misty: This list would not be complete without the charming and ethereal Misty. This filler flower compliments any DIY bouquet centerpiece or flower arrangement. It symbolizes success and sympathy which makes it perfect for various occasions. Misty can be used fresh or added to dry flower arrangements. It makes for a balancing contrast next to brigheter floral arrangements.

Overall, Baby’s Breath continues to dominate as a highly requested and sought out filler flower by florists. And this is evidenced as it is most often featured in the wedding scene among others.

But while most of us have been enticed in using Baby’s Breath in bouquets or on its own, its alternatives are equally promising and proof that small petals can have a strong presence.

Are you a fan of Baby’s Breath? If not, do you have a favourite filler flower?