Thlaspi (Pennycress) – An Airy Veil and the Playfulness of Meadow Arrangements
Pennycress (Thlaspi), most often represented in floristry by the 'Green Bell' variety, belongs to the cabbage family (Brassicaceae, the same family as Brassica or Matthiola) and is native to the temperate zone of Europe, where it grows as an annual. To us at KvětinyExpres.cz it is synonymous with lightness. This greenery is not just filler; it is an architectural element that creates a delicate, semi-transparent haze around the main flowers. It gets its name from its tiny seed pods, which look like small coins scattered along the stem.
What it looks like and what charms you: Thlaspi forms rich, branching panicles studded with tiny green hearts or coins. It has an incredibly fresh, vivid green colour, and its stems are so delicate that the bouquet gently sways with the slightest movement of air. That gives an arrangement a life and dynamism you won't find in heavier types of greenery.
A symbol of abundance and adaptability: Thanks to its shape, Pennycress is linked in folk tradition with abundance and good fortune. At the same time it is a symbol of adaptability, since in nature it can grow almost anywhere and still keep its delicate elegance.
Tip from Andrea (Seasonal Arrangements Specialist): “Pennycress is an absolute foundation for modern meadow bouquets to me. It is exactly the element that gives an arrangement that right 'wild,' untamed character. When I am creating boho-style wedding bouquets, Thlaspi is the first thing I reach for – it perfectly ties roses together with the rest of the natural elements. In our summer bouquets it works like a refreshing green rain.”
✦ Use at KvětinyExpres.cz: You will find Thlaspi in many of our seasonal arrangements. It is a premium greenery that elevates an ordinary bouquet into a designer piece with a natural story – we do not offer it as a standalone item, you will always find it as an accent.
