What is the difference between Italian Ruscus and Israeli Ruscus Fillers?

Ruscus fillers – The perfectionist among fillers

Ruscus with their long stiff stem, evergreen bright look, and long-lasting vase life, have made them be widely used as flowers fillers for any arrangement, from wedding flowers arrangements to event flowers centerpieces. With our favorite Ruscus Israeli, a Ruscus hypophyllum, with its deep green leaves and stem makes it stand out well, adding contrast to your blooms and also adds dainty to your sweet arrangements.

Let’s learn more about Ruscus

Ruscus is a genus of six species of flowering plants, native to western and southern Europe (north to southern England), Macaronesia, northwest Africa, and southwestern Asia east to the Caucasus. It grows well in shade to dappled sunlight and is extremely tolerant of root competition. Though there are around 20 species of Ruscus, only three are most commonly cultivated. The obvious differences are in the leaves (called cladodes) and the flap over the flower.

Types of Ruscus Available For Florists

Israeli Ruscus

Israeli ruscus (Ruscus hypophyllum) has dark green foliage with fine texture, stiff stems, and long vase life. 10 stems per bunch and available year-round. The leaf is wider than Italian ruscus leaves are. Stems are 25-30″ tall and great to use with other flowers in a vase.

Italian Ruscus

Italian ruscus has a smaller, more feather-shaped leaf than the Israeli variety, while still offering a tall, straight stem with a consistent green color.

Italian Ruscus is a long and trailing green, with dark green leaves. It is a favorite for all kinds of floral arranging, because of it’s versatility, sturdy stems, and classy look. Italian Ruscus is perfect for floral arches and garden style arrangements