As the seasons change florists have to adapt with nature’s bounty to create awe-inspiring designs that top the limits of possibilities. Lucky for us, the fall drums up unique and interesting specimens to utilize in the form of pods. Pods come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures which make them a vital tool for us to bring the feeling of the outdoors into the hands of consumers and to keep them coming back for more all season long. Fortunately for us, pods are extremely versatile and easy to incorporate, they can be used fresh or dried and posses a great shelf life.
With pod season getting underway we decided to give you an all access pass to a behind the scenes look at what pods DVFlora has to offer you and your consumers!
- Scabiosa Pods are at the top of my list for a small pod that pack a punch, at first glance they almost look like a dandelion, but upon closer inspection their intricate secrets come to life. Their paper like honey comb shape shelters their small black seeds that lay nestled neatly in the center of each compartment. I can remember the first time I ever used them, it was in a wild flower themed wedding 8 years ago and it was love at first sight, from that point on I was hooked and opted to use them whenever I could.
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- Castor Pods: Castor pods are a brilliant pop of red color to accent your fall design inspirations. They have a unique almost fuzzy appearance with a rubbery texture beneath their little bristles that adorn the pods. These pods stand out opposed to blending into the background, their bright color commands the eye to look at them head on and truly appreciate their unrelenting beauty.
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- Asclepias Pods: When you need a pod that loves the limelight asclepias pods are the right choice for you. They are a vibrant lime green color that feels like a leather handbag to the touch, protruding from the pods themselves are light green hair like fibers. These pods are about the side of a lemon and are on long branches which have a nice dark green, slender leaves covering the branch. These pods are excellent if you need to give an arrangement height with a unique artsy twist.
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- Echinacea Pods: Echinacea pods have always reminded me of the punk rock superstar of the pod family. They are a solid cone covered in spiky seeds that are a chocolate color toward the base and turn to a vibrant orange at the tip, once you use an echinacea pod you immediately realize why they are such a beloved fall accent. Echinacea pods hold up very well in arrangements; and I have even tinted them with blue and ivory paint before to look like a thistle when I was in a pinch, an important note when it comes to color treating them is you have to wait until the pod is completely brown, the paint does not stick to the bright orange tips of a fresh pod. So the next time you want to try something new, rock out with these pod superstars.
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- Rose Hips: Take a gander at those curvy cuties over there, rose hips! Rose hips are a spectacular addition to any fall inspired design; their brilliant orange-red color makes this pod a true fall spectacular. This tight cluster of fall spender fills in an arrangement while adding interest and depth in a classical way, rose hips posses a classic look that have a feel of an old world Edwardian style for the fall. The hips arch elegantly off of a central stem to create a waterfall effect of fall color and elegance, these pods can be dressed up for a classic fall wedding or you can dress them down for a wild unstructured design the choice is yours.
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