Pepperberry

SEASONALITY
➜ Late Summer–Winter (Sep–Dec)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Foliage, Greenery, Texture Element

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

FOLIAGE SIZE
➜ 2–3.75in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–90cm

➜ Process pepperberry within a day of arrival by giving the stems a fresh cut and placing them into clean, fresh water

➜ Allow several hours of hydration before designing so the woody stems can fully rehydrate

➜ Break down stems into sections when needed, or use branching laterals individually in bud vases and shallow arrangements

➜ Pepperberry pairs beautifully with both fresh flowers and dried botanicals, making it an easy addition to arrangements across multiple seasons

➜ The berries naturally become the visual "finishing touch," so add them toward the end of your design to place each cluster with intention

➜ Keep stems cool between designing and delivery to help preserve both the berries and surrounding foliage

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Unique berry texture
♡ Excellent movement
♡ Natural organic appearance
♡ Versatile design applications

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Seasonal availability
✗ Berry quantity can vary naturally
✗ Not always easy to source year-round
✗ Definitely owns hiking boots that cost more than yours

Are the berries real?
➜ Yes—pepperberry is harvested both for its naturally colorful berries, which bring rich texture and seasonal interest to fresh floral designs—as well as its cascading, textural foliage

What design styles does pepperberry complement best?
➜ Pepperberry transitions beautifully between garden, woodland, autumn, holiday, and everyday designs thanks to its natural cascading foliage, unique texture, and rich colorway

When would you reach for pepperberry?
➜ Usually near the very end of designing—it's one of those finishing ingredients that quietly ties everything together while adding depth, movement, and just the right amount of seasonal character

☆ Beautiful texture and movement
☆ Berries add unique visual interest
☆ Excellent seasonal botanical
☆ Creates natural depth, layering, and natural cascade
☆ Frequently earns a second look

☆ Antique Hydrangea
☆ Scabiosa
☆ Garden Roses
☆ Dahlias
☆ Zinnias
☆ Cosmos
☆ Amaranthus

☆ The colorful berries come from varieties of Schinus, often called the Peruvian or Brazilian pepper tree, though they're different from the black pepper used in cooking

☆ Pepperberry is one of the few botanicals that contributes both texture and subtle color without visually competing against premium focal flowers

☆ Professional florists often think of pepperberry the way chefs think of a finishing garnish—not the main ingredient, but the detail that brings the entire design together