Low Flat Summery Floral Basket

 

Materials:

Basket: Choose a shallow, wide basket with a flat bottom that complements your summer theme. Natural wicker baskets or painted baskets in light and airy colours work well.

Flowers:

Hydrangeas: Select hydrangeas in various shades of blue, purple, or pink for a classic summer look. You can also use a single large hydrangea as the centrepiece.

Coronation Gold achillea: This filler flower features flat yellow clusters that will add a bright pop of colour and contrasting texture.

Cornflowers (bachelor buttons): These charming blue flowers will add a touch of whimsy and romance to your arrangement.

• Foliage:
• Use a variety of leafy greens to create a base and fill in gaps between the flowers. Consider using:
• Dusty miller: Silver foliage that adds a soft, fuzzy texture.
• Lamb's ear: Soft, velvety green leaves with a scalloped edge.
• Sprengeri asparagus fern: Delicate feathery fronds that add a trailing effect.
• Floral shears
• Floral tape (optional)
• Ribbon (optional)

Tips:

1. Prepare your basket: Line the basket with a liner made of plastic or moss to prevent leaks if you plan to water the arrangement directly in the basket.
2. Prep your flowers: Cut the stems of your flowers at an angle with sharp floral shears. Remove any leaves that will fall below the rim of the basket.
3. Create a base: Start by arranging your chosen greenery around the perimeter of the basket, creating a bed for the flowers. You can use a variety of textures and colours to add visual interest.
4. Add the flowers: Place your hydrangeas in the centre of the arrangement. You can group them together for a bold statement or scatter them throughout the basket for a more spread-out look.
5. Fill in the gaps: Use the coronation gold and cornflowers to fill in any gaps between the hydrangeas and the greenery. Play with colour and texture to create a pleasing composition.
6. Secure the arrangement (optional): If your flowers seem loose, you can use floral tape to secure the stems discreetly at the base of the basket.
7. Personalise your basket: Tie a ribbon around the handle of the basket for an extra summery touch (optional).

Additional tips:

• Consider the scale of your arrangement to the basket. You don't want the flowers to overwhelm the basket or appear too sparse.
• Choose flowers that are in season for the freshest look and the longest vase life.
• If you are using a variety of hydrangea colours, try to group similar colours together to create a more cohesive look.
• Water your arrangement regularly to keep the flowers fresh. You can either water the basket directly if it has a liner, or place the arrangement in a shallow dish of water.