20 gorgeous and unique flowers to request for your next bouquet

A bird of paradise is a stunning and unusual flower that resembles a bird. It blossoms to feature beautiful orange flowers that look tropical and make for an unforgettable centerpiece to any bouquet. 

Anthuriums are another big, bold flower with a tropical feel. Their spade-like shape makes them stand out in a bouquet, and their striking red color makes them perfect for a romantic gift of flowers. 

Orchids are commonly seen for sale at grocery stores but are less common in bouquets. While the way they grow does make them a little challenging to put in a bouquet, it’s still possible, and they add a great shape that not many other flowers have. 

Parrot tulips are some of the most colorful and uniquely shaped flowers you’ll come across. Their petals resemble flowing fabric, giving shape and texture to arrangements that regular tulips don’t give. 

Bromeliad is another tropical flower that adds gorgeous color and texture to bouquets. They stand out alone, but they add a fun pop when arranged with other flowers. They’re especially fabulous in centerpieces. 

All flowers are fragrant, but chocolate cosmos have a unique scent: They smell like chocolate. They’re also beautiful and a totally unique addition to a bouquet. 

The agapanthus is a gorgeous flower that comes in multiple shades and has long stems that are perfect for including in a bouquet. The interesting petals give any floral arrangement a bright and explosive accent. 

Pincushion protea are so unique they almost look other-worldly. They come in warm colors and are versatile enough to look good in a whimsical, rustic, or tropical floral arrangement. 

Heliconia have a similar shape to birds of paradise, but they flower on top of each other. They have a unique structure and come in beautiful shades that will catch your eye even among the most beautiful flowers. 

There are all sorts of beautiful dahlia varieties, but one of the most unique is the pompon dahlia. Shaped like a pom-pom, this flower is all sorts of fun and symmetrical. It’ll make the perfect complement to an already bright and happy bouquet. 

You might only be familiar with chrysanthemums because of the book of the same name, but you’ll want to get more familiar with them. These dazzling flowers come in various fun colors, each making for a more show-stopping bouquet than the last. 

The blushing bride protea is a beautiful flower for one occasion in particular, but it can be used for bouquets outside of weddings. These stunning flowers are perfect for a rustic bouquet, and they can easily be mixed with other flowers or be put in a bouquet on their own. 

A Sweet Juliet rose looks similar to a standard rose, but it is soft pink and has petals arranged differently. It makes for a beautiful focal flower in an arrangement, but it can also serve as a complementary flower. 

Bearded irises have the same flowing fabric effect to their petals as the parrot tulip, but their shape is slightly different. The bearded irises come in beautiful muted hues, perfect for a rustic bouquet.  

Teddy bear sunflowers are absolutely stunning orange flowers with a fuzzy texture (hence the name). They’re big, bold, and unique — all descriptors that make for an unforgettable bouquet. 

Tiger lilies are bright, fierce, and stunning flowers that add a great zest to any arrangement. Their expansive petals and rich colors stand out among other flowers. 

Whether you want a flower that stands out or acts as an exciting filler, snapdragon is the flower for you. It’s colorful and fun and has the perfect shape for creating a standalone or adding to a bouquet. 

Lupine is in the same realm as snapdragon in that it can be used as filler or as a focal flower for an arrangement. It’s got a more rustic feel than Snapdragon, though, so while it’s beautiful in the right bouquet, it won’t work for everything. 

Dianthus is beautiful and sweet, so it’s only fitting that it’s also known as Sweet William. For a smaller bouquet with plenty of personality, opt for dianthus. 

Daisies are well and good, but they can be made even better by using the right variety. The African daisy is that variety. It has that classic petal shape you know and love, with more unique colorways than a typical daisy. It makes a huge splash in a bouquet.