In the meantime, the gentlemen at New Leaf Flores have been creating some drama of their own, making huge monochromatic arrangements with different shades of one hue—their take on fashion’s ombre effect. Taylor and Lopez-Ospina say, “We’re not hunting for the next new hybridized flower,” but they do admit they “love using tropical leaves, xanadu, a kind of philodendron leaf, and elephant ears.” They’re enjoying the showy beauty of the summer’s hottest new local variety—butterfly snapdragons, which open up more than the typical snapdragon and have a stronger, sweet scent.
Marc Hall Designs, 535 Albany St., 617-482-6272.
New Leaf Flores, 599 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 617- 522-1101.
