How to make a vertical flower arrangement?

Flowers can add colour, texture and beauty to any space. However, how they are arranged can draw the eye to different features of your flowers so it is important to first consider which direction you want to build your bouquet. Vertical flower arrangements can be displayed in almost any location as they do not take up much space and can showcase long stems.

STEPS TO CREATING A VERTICAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Are you curious about how to make a vertical flower arrangement? Fortunately, it is a fun arrangement for any beginner to try.

Here are a few key steps you need to know to design a vertical flower arrangement:

Choose a Tall Vase: Since you are building your arrangement upwards, you need to select a vase that is tall enough to support your stems. Your vase only needs to be wide enough to add a few flowers and fillers around your focal plant.

Secure Your Base: Cut a piece of floral foam that is just big enough to fit the width of your base. The foam will help secure your flowers into place and keep them standing upright in your vase.

Select the Focal Point: Begin building your vertical arrangement by choosing a focal flower and inserting this into your vase first before selecting and adding smaller flowers around it. The flowers around the perimeter should be of varying heights to create visual interest. 

Add Filler: Add greens as fillers to any empty spaces in your arrangement. These should not be longer than your focal flower and are meant to rest along the rim of your vase to balance out the tall centre.

For residents in the Greater Ottawa Area who need a professionally hand-crafted flower arrangement, contact the floral experts at Terra Plants and Flowers. In addition to our completely customizable floral arrangements, you can also browse through our wide selection of indoor plants for any room in your home and have your items delivered right to your door.

Originally Posted on Terra Plants

WHAT ARE THE BASIC RULES OF FLOWER ARRANGING?

Arranging flowers and foliage into a vase may seem easy enough but it does require some time, patience and skill. However, it’s worth your time to master the art of flower arrangements. Luckily, you can create some attractive floral arrangements for your home once you grasp some of the basic rules of flower arranging.

5 BASIC RULES OF FLOWER ARRANGING

Whether you’ve picked your own wildflowers or received a bouquet as a gift, understanding some easy flower arranging tips and tricks will be extremely helpful to create a professional looking centerpiece.

Here are a few basic rules of flower arranging that anyone can learn:

  1. Balance : When assembling flowers into your vase, make sure you are maintaining a balance throughout the arrangement. For instance, if one side looks too crowded, you still have some arranging to do. Try placing a big bloom on one side and balance the other side with a cluster of smaller flowers.
  2. Scale : One of the most important things to keep in mind when arranging flowers is scale. You want to ensure that your final product will suit the space. If you are working with a small surface, a dainty arrangement would be more appropriate than a large one.
  3. Colour : Consider the feelings you are trying to capture with your floral arrangements since colours can have a considerable effect on a person’s overall mood. Taking time to think about the occasion and the feelings you want your arrangement to express will help you select the right colours.
  4. Texture : Incorporate different textures into your arrangement. Textures, including flowers and foliage offer another visually interesting element and make your flowers look like they were arranged by a professional.
  5. Dominance : Choose one dominant element for your floral arrangement. This can include a common shape, size, colour or texture. Sticking to one common theme is more captivating to look at and can create a harmonious result.

Above all, when choosing flowers, always select ones that you like rather than trying to figure out what would make the most interesting or unique arrangement. Sometimes, keeping it simple can have the biggest impact.

If you live in the Greater Ottawa Area and need a stunning flower arrangement for a special occasion, speak with the floral experts at Terra Plants and Flowers. From elegant bouquets to stylish centerpieces, we do it all. What’s even better is that we can deliver right to your door.

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