Myrtle

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Greenery, Foliage

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

FOLIAGE SIZE
➜ .25in–1in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 50–80cm

➜ Myrtle can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for up to 2 days before processing

➜ Give stems a fresh cut and allow 4–6 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Strip only the foliage that will sit below the water line—the dense leafy stems provide excellent coverage and texture

➜ Break up individual laterals from larger stems to tuck greenery exactly where it's needed without adding unnecessary bulk

➜ Myrtle performs beautifully in fresh arrangements and floral foam thanks to its sturdy branching habit—but we don’t recommend it for out-of-water designs like corsages or flower crowns; myrtle is gorgeous but it’s one of the thirstier greens, and will go dry and crisp if left out of water for too long

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Elegant texture
♡ Excellent longevity
♡ Versatile design applications
♡ Timeless appeal

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Rarely receives headline billing
✗ Easy to overlook beside focal flowers
✗ Not particularly trendy
✗ Has old money energy and doesn't need validation

Myrtle vs Mexican myrtle—what's the difference?
➜ Myrtle has slightly thinner leaves and a fuller, more structured appearance, while Mexican myrtle offers finer branching and a lighter, airier texture with rounded leaves—both are beautiful, but each creates a distinctly different finish

Why has myrtle been a wedding favorite for so long?
➜ Its timeless appearance, dependable performance, and subtle fragrance have made it a traditional symbol of love and marriage for centuries, earning it a permanent place in wedding floristry

Does myrtle have a fragrance?
➜ Yes—a fresh, clean herbal scent is one of its signature characteristics and adds another layer of interest to bouquets and personal flowers

What design style does myrtle best fit into?
➜ Myrtle is a versatile greenery that feels at home in garden-style, contemporary, and modern floral designs; its tall, straight stems make it great for creating a structural foundation for large-scale installations and designs

Is myrtle worth choosing over more common greenery?
➜ If you're looking for something with a little more character, absolutely—its elegant foliage, wonderful fragrance, and rich floral history make it a favorite whenever classic styling is the goal

☆ Beautiful texture and movement
☆ Excellent wedding greenery
☆ Creates natural garden character
☆ Versatile across countless design styles
☆ Somehow always looks polished

☆ Garden Roses
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Sweet Pea
☆ Hydrangea
☆ Helleborus
☆ Ranunculus
☆ Poppies

☆ Myrtle has symbolized love, marriage, and prosperity for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest wedding traditions still reflected in modern floral design

☆ Royal wedding bouquets have famously included myrtle branches for generations, a tradition that continues with many European royal families today

☆ Unlike many greenery varieties chosen purely for coverage, myrtle is often selected just as much for its pleasant herbal fragrance as for its polished appearance