Small and rounded, each Bell Bud is a closed white bloom formed from a few wrapped sola petals that overlap at the top, much like a tulip or jasmine bud just before opening. The petals have a soft sheen and a gentle crinkled texture, and their folded edges are clearly visible, which gives the buds a natural, hand-shaped look.
Every bud sits on a short stem wrapped in green, and the stems are bound together so the buds come as a loose cluster or pick. The product images show these clusters from above, laid on hessian and timber, held in the hand for scale and gathered in a wooden bowl. The fresh green against white makes SO26 one of the few sola items in the range that reads like a living flower.
Handcrafted in India from sola (shola) pith, the Bell Bud works as filler rather than focal material. Florists use it to add texture and detail around larger sola roses and lotuses, in boutonnieres and corsages, and in garlands, hair pieces and gift toppers where small, neat blooms are needed.
Floral Mongers supplies Bell Bud clusters wholesale and for export, with bunching and packing arranged to buyer requirements.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Sola Bell Bud |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | SO26 |
| Category | Sola Flowers |
| Material | Sola (pith of the shola plant, Aeschynomene aspera) with green-wrapped stems |
| Product type | Bud cluster on short stems |
| Processing | Natural, handmade from sola pith |
| Colour | White buds with green stems |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Bunch composition | Buds per cluster as per buyer requirement |
| Finish & texture | Soft-sheen, lightly crinkled wrapped petals |
| Shape / design | Rounded closed buds on short bound stems |
| Pieces | Image shows a cluster of buds; clusters per pack as per buyer requirement |
| Country of origin | India |
| Customisation | Bud colour, stem colour, cluster size and stem length on request |
| Intended applications | Filler for sola and dried bouquets; Boutonnieres, corsages and bridal hair pieces; Garlands and floral strings; Gift wrap and hamper toppers |
| Care & storage | Keep dry; moisture can loosen the green stem wrapping — see care notes below |
Applications
- Filler for sola and dried bouquets
- Boutonnieres, corsages and bridal hair pieces
- Garlands and floral strings
- Gift wrap and hamper toppers
- Wedding table and favour décor
- Wreath detailing and craft projects
- Miniature vase and jar arrangements
Natural variation
Each bud is wrapped and each stem bound by hand, so bud roundness, petal overlap and stem angles vary within every cluster. Natural sola may range from bright white to a soft ivory between batches. These are natural characteristics of handmade and botanical products, not defects; shade, size and grade are confirmed on sample approval.
Care & storage
- Keep dry; moisture can loosen the green stem wrapping
- Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the green
- Handle clusters by the bound stems rather than the buds
- Store in a box with tissue so buds do not crush each other
- Unpack promptly on arrival and let the pieces air in a dry room; avoid storing in sealed, humid packaging
To order Sola Bell Bud (SO26), request a wholesale quote or a sample. Packing, customisation and export details are in the tabs above; browse more Sola Flowers or read how we export.
