Ivory Autumn Azalea

It blooms in spring. We called it Autumn. It has not acknowledged this.

Regular price $49.65
Gift Ready Box
Ready-to-hang
30-day return policy

Build Your Floral Wall With These:

Designed to cluster naturally, like a wild garden. Choose a flower as your design anchor, then grow your custom floral wall with these companions:


60th anniversary gift traditions call for diamond, a stone most people can't casually shop for without a second mortgage, which makes ivory the far more practical color match for the occasion. Our Ivory Autumn Azalea blooms in a season most flowers have already given up on, wearing that same diamond-adjacent ivory with quiet confidence. Real autumn azalea flowers for a few weeks in October before going dormant again until spring, a narrow window for a milestone gift meant to represent sixty years. Ceramic keeps that same ivory bloom visible in every month, no dormancy, no waiting for October to come back around. Mount it somewhere the couple will see it daily, not just during the anniversary season. Artisans shape these pieces by hand at Chive Ceramics Studio, layering each petal before the ivory glaze is applied. Chive pieces are carried by the Wadsworth Atheneum gift shop, a fitting home for a color that reads as considered rather than plain.

Product detail
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Glaze finish: Glazed
  • Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
  • Packaging: Individually packaged in gift ready box
  • Color: Ivory
  • Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
  • Year Designed: 2025
Dimension
  • 6 inches diameter, 2.25 inches tall
How to hang & display

Wall hanging

Works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling. Drive a small screw at a slight upward angle, leaving the head proud of the wall. Slide the keyhole slot on the back over the screw head, adjust to level. Sits flush — no visible hardware.

No stud? No problem. A drywall anchor rated for the weight works fine.

Displaying a collection

Lay everything out on the floor first. Start with your anchor piece, build outward. Keep 2–3 inches between each piece and aim for the centre of the whole arrangement to land around eye level. Use painter's tape on the wall to map positions before committing to any screws.

Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.

Full guide on how to hang your ceramic flower →

Care instructions
  1. Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
  2. Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
  3. Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
  4. If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

  • Free shipping: On qualifying US orders — threshold shown at checkout
  • Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

View full shipping policy →

Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

View full return policy →

Wholesale Inquires

Have a cool shop? Know someone that does?

Find Chive on Faire →

Chelsea - Ceramic Flower Curated Collection - Chive Ceramics Studio - Ceramic Flower Sets - Chive Ceramics Studio

Autumn, Without the Usual Heat

The autumn azalea blooms in October, which strikes me as either genuinely brave or mildly confused, depending on your general feelings about futility and bad timing. It shows up after everything else in the garden has already given up and gone inside for the season, wearing ivory, which is the specific color of things that used to be pure white and have since made a certain peace with that fact. I respect this quite a bit, mostly because I've been making that exact same peace myself for a number of years now. Building this piece in ceramic meant capturing that slightly weathered, unhurried version of white rather than a crisp, bridal ivory that would have missed the entire point of an azalea blooming defiantly in October. We tested several ivory glazes before landing on one with just enough warmth to read as lived-in rather than pristine. The autumn azalea deserves to bloom in October, and also in March, and also in July, and in every other month with the nerve to keep happening regardless of season. Ivory deserves to be worn by something that has already decided it's exactly the right color and isn't currently taking further questions on the subject from anyone in the garden.


Three ways to display it

Stunning table accent

Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.

A gift that arrives beautifully

Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.

English Garden Collection Ceramic flowers arranged on wall display as home decor art — Chive Studio Toronto

Ready to hang wall art

One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall

Keyhole slot on back of Chive ceramic wall flower, single screw installation, easy hang no tools required

How to hang ceramic wall flowers?

One screw. No contractors. No drama.

One screw. One keyhole on the back. Ninety seconds and it's on the wall. The video shows exactly how it happens — no special hardware, no second holes, no contractor on speed dial. Whether you're hanging one piece or planning a full gallery wall, the hanging guide walks you through both.

Designed to Share the Same Room

English Garden Curated Collection - Shoreditch - Chive Ceramics Studio - Chive Ceramics Studio

Part of the English Garden Collection

The English Garden collection borrows its chaos from cottage beds never pruned into submission — rambling roses, over-full peonies, zinnias that stayed uninvited. Every piece trades one fussy bloom for an overgrown afternoon. The Ivory Autumn Azalea keeps the ruffled, layered azalea shape while trading the season's usual warm palette for something considerably quieter.

Browse the English Garden collection.

Two Ways to Display

Every Chive ceramic flower works two ways: mounted vertically as part of a gallery wall that grows one piece at a time, or laid flat across an entryway console or shelf as a tablescape that never needs the water changed. The keyhole on the back handles the wall version; the base handles the surface version. Most people start with one flower and end up needing both configurations before they admit it.

Shop the full ceramic flower collection to start building either one.

Chive Dojo white matte ceramic planters in medium and small holding pothos on a wooden sideboard.

Complete the Look

An ivory azalea marking sixty years deserves a plant nearby that feels equally established, and the Large Dojo Porcelain Pot in Clay Terracotta brings that same warm, settled tone without competing with the wall piece's restrained color. The saucer makes it genuinely usable on a table rather than just a windowsill. Together, the two pieces round out a corner that already feels intentional and well-considered.

Large Dojo Porcelain Pot Clay Terracotta.


Chive artisan hand-made ceramic flower petal without molds with keyholes for hanging

A Season Rewritten in Ivory

A fairly simple complaint got this studio started in 2004: flowers that bloom for two weeks and disappear for eleven months feel like an unfinished promise to whoever bought them in the first place. Everything since has relied on the same hand-shaping, in-house glazing process, built to hold its exact color through every season instead of just one good summer of sunlight. A handful of design shops drawn to restrained, considered palettes have kept this studio's work in rotation for years now, which we notice every time. Getting a warm, lived-in neutral exactly right still takes real trial and error every single time it's attempted. Twenty years later, that part of the job hasn't gotten noticeably faster.


Styling ideas and news from Chive Studio

Minimal effort, maximum style. Let’s make your home look like you tried (but not too hard).

25 years of making handmade ceramic flowers by hand. What handmade actually means.

Todd Newgren
Handmade is one of those words that has been used so many times it has lost most of its meaning. Chive Studio has been making ceramic flowers in Toronto without molds since 1999...
Read more

Chive at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Elle Li
For over a century, the Royal Horticultural Society banned garden gnomes from the Chelsea Flower Show. Chive campaigned to have them reinstated. It worked — and then we had to d...
Read more

Frequently asked questions

Does an Ivory Autumn Azalea need special wall hardware?

An Ivory Autumn Azalea hangs from a single reinforced mounting point on the ceramic back, using one screw and no additional wall hardware required beyond that single point. It sits flush against the wall in under two minutes, start to finish, tools fully included. Installation is genuinely straightforward for anyone attempting it themselves.

What is a meaningful 60th anniversary gift idea?

A meaningful 60th anniversary gift idea should acknowledge just how rare and significant that milestone actually is, since relatively few couples ever reach sixty full years together in the first place. This azalea does exactly that, blooming in ivory, the traditional 60th-anniversary color, permanently mounted rather than fading within days. It's a gift that matches the milestone's actual rarity with real staying power.

What does ivory mean as a 60th-anniversary color choice?

Ivory as a 60th-anniversary color choice traditionally represents diamond, a stone most people genuinely cannot shop for casually without a significant financial commitment involved. This azalea captures that same diamond-adjacent tone in ceramic instead, honoring the milestone without requiring an actual trip to a jeweler. It respects the tradition while staying entirely practical and affordable for most gift-givers.

Does an Ivory Autumn Azalea work as elegant home decor?

This Ivory Autumn Azalea works especially well as elegant home decor, holding a soft, weathered ivory tone that reads as considered and lived-in rather than stark or overly formal on a wall. It pairs easily with most existing color schemes without demanding a full redesign of the room. Elegant, in this specific case, genuinely means understated rather than showy.

Is an Ivory Autumn Azalea a good budget-friendly anniversary gift?

An Ivory Autumn Azalea is a genuinely good budget-friendly anniversary gift, priced well below what a custom diamond piece would cost while still honoring the same milestone color tradition directly. It delivers real symbolic weight without the significant financial commitment a literal diamond gift would require. Budget-friendly, in this specific case, doesn't mean the sentiment is any smaller.

What is a diamond-anniversary gift for a flower-loving grandma?

A diamond-anniversary gift for a flower-loving grandma doesn't have to be an actual diamond, which most grandmothers would likely find impractical or simply unnecessary at this stage of life anyway. This azalea captures the milestone's traditional ivory tone while still functioning as a genuine flower gift she'll actually enjoy looking at daily. It splits the difference between tradition and practicality quite well.

How long does an Ivory Autumn Azalea last versus a fresh one?

Real autumn azalea flowers for only a few weeks in October before going fully dormant again until the following spring arrives many months later. This one keeps that same ivory bloom visible in every single month, with no dormancy and no waiting for October to roll back around each year. A few weeks against every month of the year isn't a close comparison at all.

Is a ceramic azalea a good 60th anniversary gift idea?

A ceramic azalea makes a genuinely good 60th anniversary gift idea, tying the milestone's traditional diamond-adjacent color directly to a flower rather than requiring an actual piece of jewelry. It respects the tradition while staying genuinely practical and wall-mounted. That combination tends to work well for couples who already have plenty of belongings.

Chocolate mint dahlia and moss grey goyet azalea ceramic wall flowers with navy, ivory and blue ceramic flowers on white background — handmade by Chive Studio Toronto

Want a wall that tells a story?

Our design team will curate a collection styled for your space.

Fill this out and we become your ceramic flower matchmakers—minus the awkward small talk. We'll personally select pieces in our studio with the dedication of people who've made questionable life choices but excellent aesthetic ones.