Sträußchen

Sträußchen is the diminutive form of Strauß in German and denotes a small bouquet of flowers. Unlike larger floral bouquets, a Sträußchen is typically hand-held, compact, and informal, designed for easy handling or temporary display.

Typical Sträußchen include seasonal blooms, greenery and sometimes herbs. They are usually tied with ribbon, string or twine and arranged in a tight or slightly loose cluster, depending on the desired look.

Sträußchen are common as gifts and decorations. They appear in everyday gifting, at celebrations such as birthdays or Mother's Day, and in ceremonial contexts like weddings or funerals, where small bouquets may serve as corsages, boutonnieres, or decorative accents.

In German-speaking regions, petite bouquets form a long-standing element of floristry and personal adornment, valued for their portability and versatility, and they are often chosen for seasonal or rustic aesthetics.

Etymology: Sträußchen derives from Strauß with the diminutive suffix -chen, signaling small size and affection.

See also: Blumenstrauß, Brautstrauß, Posy, Blume im Knopfloch.