There are few decorations more impactful in your home than a vase of fresh seasonal flowers. (We know we always have a few around the house!)

The big plus with vase arrangements is that they can be as simple or complex as you choose. There’s plenty of room for creativity, from the type of flowers, the combinations you pair together and the type of vase.

In this post, we will be arranging a simple clear glass vase, medium in height and width, suitable for many different flower varieties with medium-length stems. We’ll be using bright yellow LA lilies to bring that pop of spring colour to our vase, but feel free to use whatever flowers your local growers have available.

Let’s get to arranging!

Ingredients

• 1/2 bunch Viburnum Lush
• 3 x stems LA Lilies
• 1/2 bunch Twisted Willow

Tools

• Basics Tool Kit – floristry snips, secateurs, towel, apron, gloves
• 25cm Clear Vase

Design Steps

• Begin by cleaning a vase and drying the outside.
• Add water to your vase, filling to about a third or halfway, depending on its size. Add the flower preservative.
• Prepare all of your materials by stripping back any leaves from halfway down the stems. This ensures the water will stay clean, as any submerged leaves will rot under the water and bring a load of bacteria into the vase.
• Start with arranging the viburnum foliage directly into the vase, forming a base for your flowers (this also assists in establishing the height and width of your design).
• Add the twisted willow to create height and interest.
• Add the 3 stems of lilies to the base of the foliage. Taper the length of the stems so one is the tallest and two are shorter, allowing each lily sufficient room for its petals to open fully.
• Place your vase in a spot that will get indirect sunlight during the day

 

Tip: Always make sure your vase or vessel has been thoroughly cleaned with warm soapy water or diluted vinegar. Thoroughly dry on the outside to avoid a slipping hazard and fingerprints.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Make sure to tag @bloomcollege on Instagram and Facebook so we can share your creation with fellow flower lovers. 

This super simple vase arrangement is one of the designs featured in our brand new e-book, Flower Basics. This e-book is entirely free, so we hope you get a lot out of it! To access the book simply sign up to our Budders Club here for FREE