Winter bouquets
Use a modest amount of evergreen texture around focal flowers. Check the handle and exposed edges for comfortable handling.
THE WEDDING FLOWER NOTES
Carissa Holly for Weddings
Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'Foliage & branches
Carissa holly can add a compact glossy leaf shape to winter flowers. Keep the pointed leaf tips clear of bouquet grips and guest contact, then build the sample with the supplied branch grade so trimming labor and usable tip count are reflected in the cost.
FIELD NOTEWinter foliage structurePhoto Credit: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0
01 / KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTCarissa Holly,
Carissa Holly,
at a glance.
Winter foliage structure
Names are a starting point. Keep the exact commercial form, cultivar, and supplier grade with your recipe so another florist can reproduce it.
Also look for
Carissa Chinese holly · Carissa Holly · Dwarf Chinese Holly · Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
Search aliases can overlap; confirm the botanical identity and product code with your supplier.- Catalog name
- Carissa Holly
- Botanical name
- Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
- Design category
- Foliage & branches
- Reference covers
- Named cultivar
- Plant family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Genus
- Ilex
- Reference leaf colors
- Green
- Flower arrangement on the plant
- Cyme, Insignificant
- Plant life cycle
- Woody
Botanical reference: NC State Extension . Colors and bloom seasons describe the referenced plant or group in a garden context; they are not a cut-flower stock list. Commercial hybrids, cultivars, and local conditions can differ.
THE PHOTO GALLERY
Carissa Holly, in focus.
Explore the shape, texture, and possibilities. Open a photo for a closer look.
Carissa Holly
Photo Credit: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0
Full form (Buncombe County, NC)
Photo Credit: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0
02 / DESIGN WITH INTENTIONWays to use carissa holly
Ways to use carissa holly
in wedding flowers.
These are design starting points. Test your sample with the actual cut material, venue conditions, and mechanics.
Reception pieces
Vary branch placement to create depth. Confirm whether cones, berries, or only foliage are required.
Seasonal installations
Measure bundle coverage and allocate preparation time. Keep the exact species and branch grade in the purchasing notes.
03 / BUILD YOUR PALETTE
What pairs with carissa holly?
Start with contrasting shapes and compatible scale. Confirm that both ingredients are available in your colors for the same event date.
04 / TURN THE LOOK INTO A LISTHow many carissa holly
How many carissa holly
stems should you order?
Recipe quantity × arrangements, plus your extra-stem allowance. Then round up to your supplier’s pack size.
YOUR STEM PLAN
One ingredient. Every arrangement.
Start with a sample design, then work out the full order. The numbers below are a math example, not a recommended carissa holly recipe.
PLAN TO ORDER40stems of carissa holly
- Used in arrangements
- 30
- With 10% extra
- 33
- Whole packs of 10
- 4
- Stems beyond the recipe
- 10
Round up (3 × 10 × 1.1) to whole stems, then whole packs.
Cost one arrangementCarries your per-arrangement quantity, stem cost, pack size, and buffer into the calculator. Add other flowers, supplies, and labor there. Signup unlocks catalog selection beyond the 10 free favorites.
A FEW MORE DETAILSCarissa Holly
Carissa Holly
wedding FAQs.
How can I use carissa holly in wedding flowers?
Think of this ingredient as a winter foliage structure. Carissa holly can add a compact glossy leaf shape to winter flowers. Keep the pointed leaf tips clear of bouquet grips and guest contact, then build the sample with the supplied branch grade so trimming labor and usable tip count are reflected in the cost.
How much does carissa holly cost for a wedding?
Use a date-specific supplier quote for carissa holly. For Carissa holly, can you confirm branch length, leaf condition, and usable tip count, and provide a sample to plan trimming around the terminal spines? Divide the quoted bunch price by its usable stem count for a per-stem cost, then include your quantities, supplies, labor, and pricing rules in the calculator. There is no fixed wholesale price in this guide.
How many carissa holly stems do I need?
Make one representative arrangement first and record how many purchased stems it uses. Multiply that quantity by the number of arrangements, add your chosen ordering allowance, and round up to whole supplier packs. The planner on this page demonstrates this calculation; its example values are not a recommended flower recipe.
Can I get carissa holly for my wedding date?
The botanical reference lists spring garden bloom seasons for the referenced plant or group. That describes garden flowering in the source’s context, not guaranteed cut-flower stock. Local climate, cultivar, production methods, and imports change what your supplier can offer. Confirm the exact date, form, color, and grade before promising this flower.
About this guide
Stemwork’s design notes and pairing suggestions are editorial starting points for a florist’s own sample recipe. Botanical facts are drawn from Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox (reference checked September 24, 2026). General preparation and design principles reference University of Minnesota Extension. Garden bloom seasons describe a plant in the reference’s growing context, not global wholesale availability. Images show botanical references and may depict a different cultivar or commercial stage. Stemwork does not publish live supplier inventory, wholesale prices, or guaranteed vase-life claims.
Explore the wider botanical group: Ilex species in the botanical directory. Commercial forms in this guide may be hybrids or cultivars.
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