What trends should you expect to see in floral for this year? Expect the unexpected. With our culture having a shift toward self-love, embracing personal uniqueness and finally becoming the true boss babe you are, the floral industry is, in its own floral way, following suit. The floral trends for 2018 are reinventive, sometimes a little offbeat and organic.

BOLD COLORS

Saturated hues are no stranger to the floral industry, but they are making a big splash on the 2018 scene. You will see these bold and vibrant colors come to life in the spring and summer months, when the most variety of flowers flourish. Bold colors embody happiness, making it the perfect trend to follow in 2018 for “just because” and “get well” occasions.

CONTAINER GAME

One of the hottest trends for this year focuses on the container. The vase in which is used to display the beautiful floral is another outlet for expression. Think of it as the flowers itself are the stars of the show and the container as the well-set stage. Without a great set, actors acting may not shine as much; this is true for floral as well. The container can set a mood, style or even play into the occasion for which the flowers are being arranged. Don’t be afraid to get a little wild with this trend and express yourself!

ORGANIC SHAPE

Nature is imperfect, and that’s what makes it perfect for the natural aesthetic that we will see a lot more of this year. This trend relies on the movement and flow of the stems itself. Some flowers have structure, like a rose, while some lack it, like celosia. Whatever that build may be for that flower, this trend respects it, highlights it and uses it to give character to the floral design.

GLOBALLY INSPIRED

According to International Floral Distributors (IFD), Mediterranean and French inspired designs will be most popular in 2018. Mediterranean influences lend to vibrant colors with rustic flair. French-influenced designs focus on delicate colors, typically of purple or pink hues and play into the sense of romance.

MIX and MATCH

Nature has provided us with a plethora of colors, textures, scents and shapes within the floral realm. This year, you will see an abundance of mixing and matching these different elements in new ways. This plays into the overarching theme of reinventing and doing the unexpected. Though mixed elements are a fundamental aspect of all floral design, 2018’s trend is taking the traditional standards and norms and turning them upside down, or at least sideways.