Free Guide how to Choose Faux Flowers

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing High-Quality Faux Flowers

By Twin Flora 🍒

Faux flowers are the perfect way to create long-lasting, low-maintenance floral designs—but not all faux blooms are created equal! Investing in high-quality flowers will make all the difference in achieving a realistic and luxurious look.

With over 20 years of experience as faux floral designers, we’ve mastered the art of selecting the best materials for stunning, natural-looking arrangements. In this guide, we’re sharing our top tips to help you make smart buying decisions.

1. Order Samples Before Committing

Before making a large purchase, always order samples! What looks great in photos might not meet your expectations in person. Check for:

✔️ Realistic petal texture

✔️ Natural color transitions

✔️ Sturdy stems and high-quality greenery

2. Choose Flowers That Provide Good Coverage

Some flowers naturally fill out arrangements better than others. If you want a full, lush design, opt for:

🌸 Hydrangeas

🌸 Chrysanthemums

🌸 Peonies

🌸 Large-headed roses

These flowers provide volume and coverage, making your designs look fuller and more expensive.

3. Invest in 3D, Realistic Stems

The stem matters just as much as the flower! Cheap faux flowers often have stiff, plastic stems that look fake. Look for:

✔️ Wired stems for flexibility

✔️ Natural-looking thickness

✔️ Realistic textures and coloring

💡 Pro Tip: Roses and peonies with 3D stems look the most lifelike and add depth to arrangements.

4. Silk Over Real-Touch

While real-touch flowers feel realistic, silk flowers often look more natural in arrangements, especially in event setups and photography. They also tend to last longer without needing special care.

💡 Best silk flowers to invest in:

🌿 Peonies

🌿 Hydrangeas

🌿 Roses

🌿 Dahlias

5. Stick to Solid Colors for Maximum Impact

 Flowers with solid, rich colors tend to look more realistic than those with artificial-looking gradients. Deep reds, soft blush tones, and creamy whites will always appear more authentic than overly bright or one-dimensional shades.

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re building your collection, start with classic neutral tones before adding trendier colors.

6. Find a Reliable Wholesale Supplier

A good supplier makes all the difference! Look for wholesalers specializing in high-end faux flowersrather than mass-produced, low-quality options.

Want to know where we source our flowers? We share our go-to suppliers here

7. Think Outside the Box

Some flowers have more potential than you think! Roses, for example, can be opened up, reshaped, or layered to create completely different effects. Get creative and experiment!

8. Strong Stems Are a Must

A high-quality faux flower isn’t just about the bloom—strong stems are essential for a realistic look and long-lasting durability.

✔️ Why it matters: A sturdy stem will support the weight of the flower head over time, preventing drooping or bending.

9. Check the Greenery

Greenery can make or break an arrangement. Cheap, plastic greenery will instantly give away that your flowers are faux. Look for:

🌿 Natural-looking veining

🌿 Soft textures (not shiny or stiff)

🌿 Trendy foliage like caladium leaves for a high-end touch

10. Bigger is Better for Hydrangeas

 When shopping for hydrangeas, size matters! The larger the bloom head and petals, the more luxurious and realistic it will look.

💡 Best Hydrangeas = Big bloom heads + large, detailed petals

11. Delphiniums Over Stock or Snapdragons

When choosing tall florals, delphiniums are a better option than stock or snapdragons. They have a more natural flow and a high-end look that elevates arrangements.

12. Build Your Collection with Must-Have Bunches

Starting your faux flower collection? These bunches are a must-have for any designer:

🌸 Roses

🌸 Hydrangeas

🌸 Chrysanthemums

🌸 Dahlias

These blooms are versatile and work beautifully in any arrangement!

13. Invest in Lush, High-Quality Greenery

Greenery adds depth and movement to your designs. Look for full, realistic leaves with detailed patterns, like:

🌿 Caladium (very on-trend!)

🌿 Eucalyptus

🌿 Ficus

🌿 Ruscus

💡 Pro Tip: Avoid plastic-looking greenery with flat coloring—it will cheapen your entire arrangement!

Want to Learn More? Join Our Online Courses!

Choosing the right flowers is just the beginning! To create high-end, professional arrangements, you also need to:

✔️ Understand how to allocate your budget when shopping

✔️ Master color theory for perfect combinations

✔️ Learn where to source the best flowers 

🌸 Ready to elevate your faux floral skills? Check out our online courses today! 🍒