filler · easy · budget
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla · aka feverfew, matricaria
Chamomile is the meadow flower of the garden-to-vase movement — dozens of tiny white-and-yellow daisy heads on branching stems, with an unmistakable apple fragrance. A perfect low-cost filler for cottage-garden weddings; splits into many usable side stems per bunch.
At a glance
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe; commercially grown Netherlands, Italy, Colombia |
| Peak season | May, June, July |
| Availability | April to September |
| Stem length | 40–60 cm |
| Vase life | 5–10 days |
| Colors | white, cream |
| Price tier | budget |
Conditioning
Cut on a diagonal, fresh water. Strip lower foliage aggressively — chamomile foliage foul the water fast.
Care in the vase
- •Dozens of tiny daisy heads per branching stem
- •Distinctive apple-like fragrance
- •Strip foliage — decays fast in water
- •Perfect meadow-style filler
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismpatience, gentleness, healing
Occasionswedding filler, garden-style, everyday, meadow arrangements
Substitutesammi, gypsophila
fillerweddinggarden-stylefragrant
