{"product_id":"burgundy-with-light-green-thistle-stem-25-inch","title":"Burgundy with Light Green Thistle Stem - 25 Inch","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something wonderfully unexpected about the combination of deep burgundy and soft, silvery green. This 25-inch Burgundy \u0026amp; Light Green Thistle Stem brings together rounded, textured burgundy flower heads with slender, finely divided foliage in a muted sage-green tone. The contrast feels botanical and slightly wild, adding an interesting layer to arrangements that might otherwise rely entirely on traditional flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe branching structure gives each thistle head a little breathing room, allowing the rich burgundy color to appear throughout an arrangement rather than in one concentrated spot. It's a lovely choice for fall florals with cream roses and warm foliage, but also transitions into winter and holiday arrangements where burgundy, evergreen, champagne, and softer neutral tones create a beautiful seasonal palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA filler and movement stem that introduces rounded botanical texture, branching movement, and small accents of deep burgundy. Especially useful for breaking up larger floral blooms and creating visual interest between focal flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thistle Spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy with light green and silvery sage foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall, winter, and holiday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 25\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic, wire, and glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Tier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Faux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wired, flexible, and shapeable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Role:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Filler and movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Vase Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard opening, statement, wide-mouth, and narrow-neck vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep indoors and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Standard Faux Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stem is part of our Standard Faux Collection, featuring decorative botanical materials designed to recreate the color, structure, and textural character of natural thistle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rounded burgundy heads have a dense, fuzzy-looking surface, while the finely divided foliage provides a softer contrast. The branching design allows the stems to be gently positioned for a more natural presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike our Real Touch florals, this stem is selected primarily for its visual texture, seasonal color, and ability to bring an interesting botanical element into an arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Style It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use three to five stems among larger flowers to distribute the burgundy accents, or group five to seven together for a more textural thistle arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Particularly beautiful in textured ceramic vessels, smoked glass, aged brass, matte stoneware, and narrow-neck vases for simpler arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrangement role:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position slightly above or between focal flowers so the round thistle heads remain visible and the branching foliage introduces natural movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement idea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style in entryway arrangements, dining centerpieces, sideboards, mantel displays, or smaller seasonal arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick styling formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy thistle + ivory garden roses + muted olive foliage + fine winter greenery = a layered arrangement with rich color and botanical texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall arrangements with burgundy, muted rose, cream, rust, and olive-green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter florals featuring deep green foliage, ivory blooms, and soft neutral accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoliday arrangements with burgundy, champagne, evergreen, and warm metallic vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern traditional, organic-modern, contemporary, and transitional interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntry consoles, dining tables, kitchen islands, mantel displays, and seasonal statement arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMel's Styling Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love using a stem like this when an arrangement has plenty of beautiful flowers but needs something a little less expected. The small burgundy thistle heads add a wonderful contrast against softer petals, especially roses, while the fine silvery foliage keeps everything from feeling too heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a holiday arrangement, I would pair it with ivory flowers, dark green foliage, and perhaps a little champagne-colored texture. It gives you seasonal richness without needing the usual red-and-green combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream True Bloom Real Touch Distant Drum Rose Stem – 20 Inch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft cream petals provide contrast against the deep burgundy thistle heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Real Touch Dahlia Stem – 29 Inch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its larger bloom creates a beautiful difference in scale and petal texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown \u0026amp; Green Leucaena Glauca Stem – 35 Inch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces branching movement and natural-looking foliage that complements the thistle's botanical form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Eucalyptus Bundle of 3 Stems – 22 Inch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds rounded green foliage to soften the fine, needle-like thistle leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Brown Bead Bud Spray – 25 Inch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brings airy movement and a second, smaller botanical texture without competing with the thistle heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually; vase and additional floral stems are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional faux construction featuring plastic, wire, and glue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible wired stem and branching sections allow gentle shaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for indoor fall, winter, and holiday floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight to help preserve the burgundy coloring. When storing, keep away from delicate light-colored flowers to minimize rubbing or potential color transfer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burgundy \u0026amp; Light Green Thistle Stem is a 25-inch traditional faux botanical spray featuring multiple rounded burgundy thistle heads, finely divided silvery-green foliage, and flexible wired construction. Sold individually, it works as a filler and movement stem for fall, winter, and holiday faux floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Bloom Floral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708832841818,"sku":"TMK42733A-BU","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3937\/5706\/files\/Styled_Burgundy_Light_Green_Thistle_Stem.jpg?v=1793741297","url":"https:\/\/truebloomfloral.com\/products\/burgundy-with-light-green-thistle-stem-25-inch","provider":"True Bloom Floral™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}