Horizontal Flowers Arrangement

 

Materials:

Floral shears or sharp knife

Floral container (rectangular or long and shallow)

Floral foam (cut to fit the container)

Chicken wire (optional, for extra stability)

Ribbon or twine (optional, for decoration)

Flowers:

• Hydrangeas (various colours)
• Cornflowers (blue or white)
• Rosebuds (any colour)
• Strawflowers (natural or dyed)
• Lavender sprigs
• Roses (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep the container: Soak the floral foam in water until fully saturated. Place the foam inside the floral container. If using chicken wire for stability, push the cut pieces into the floral foam to create a grid-like structure.
2. Prepare the flowers: Cut the stems of each flower at a diagonal angle with sharp shears or a knife. This helps maximise water absorption. Remove any leaves that will fall below the water line in the arrangement.
3. Assemble the arrangement: Start with the larger flowers like hydrangeas. Place them towards the centre and back of the container, pushing the stems firmly into the floral foam.
4. Add dimension: Build the arrangement by alternating flower heights and textures. Place taller flowers like rosebuds or cornflowers towards the centre and front, while shorter flowers like strawflowers and lavender can fill in gaps or be placed at the edges.
5. Refine and decorate: Use your floral shears to adjust flower placement and length as needed. For a whimsical touch, you can add decorative elements like greenery, berries, or small pinecones.
6. Finishing touches: Secure the arrangement by tying a ribbon or twine around the base of the container. Mist the flowers lightly with water to keep them fresh.

Tips:

• Consider the colour palette and overall theme when choosing flowers.
• Play with different textures and shapes for a visually interesting arrangement.
• For a more compact design, keep the flowers clustered together. To create a looser, more airy look, space the flowers out a bit more.
• If using a rose as the focal point, place it last to ensure it stands out.
• Top up the water level in the container every few days to keep the flowers hydrated.