Peony, Rose, Pansy, Cauliflower, Radish & Mint
Purchased: Whole Foods
1 Bunch 5 stems Pink Peony
1 Bunch 16 stems Sunrise Rose
1 Bunch 3 stems Eucalyptus
1 Bunch 12 stems California Greens
1 Bunch Chocolate Mint
1 Bunch Pink & White Radish
1 Head of Pink Cauliflower
Purchased: Local Plant Vendor
12 stems of potted Pansy Flower
DIY Step-by-Step Instructions & Set-Up
· Repurposed Containers: teapot, glass creamer & candy dish
· Floral Tools & Supplies: ARS floral chipper, floral blade, ½ floral tape
· Shop Floral Supplies: water tubes & long wooden skewers
Taped Containers
· Two strips of ½” tape each way to form a 4 strip box grid
· Floral pin placed in candy dish before taping
· Fill with cool water
Creating Shape & Line of One-Sided Design
Tips & Tricks
Designers please note the material is large & heavy & may shift during arranging – adjust as need to keep your original outline created with greens.
Teapot
Fill taped container with cool water
First insertion of one stem of greens directly in the center open square of grid
Second and Third insertion of one stem of greens in the open square on grid to right & left side of center
Fourth & fifth insertion of one stem of greens in the open square of grid directly in front & back of first center insertion
Fill in with Eucalyptus around the rim
Continue to fill in with the remainder of greens creating outline of shape
Next
Pick 5 stems of Pink Cauliflower & cut skewers stems to appropriate length to fit your container
First place the largest stem of cauliflower at the bottom right – head resting on lip of teapot
Second place one stem of cauliflower center left
Third place one stem of cauliflower back right. Save the fourth & fifth stems to be placed after the peonies to create depth – designers choice to insert or not
Then
First place one stem peony center front – head resting on the lip of teapot
Second place long stem of peony following the shape & line to the right back
Third place long stem of peony back left
Fourth place long stem of peony back right above second peony
Fifth peony save until the roses are placed – designers choice to place after roses or at the end in any area that will complement the shape & line
Insert fourth & fifth stems cauliflower – designers choice
Tip & Trick
Make sure the water tubs are filled to the top before inserting material and the material is inserted to the bottom of tub or best you can.
Slit the hole in the cap with floral blade for larger opening if needed. When inserting water tubs find a secure place where they will not fall out easily. Remember when refilling with fresh water to refill water tubs. When designers use the term “fluff” it, means…readjustments to create depth & reestablish line & shape if necessary
First place one rose stem at the center with head resting on lip of teapot directly the the left & behind of bottom peony at lip
Second place long rose stem under the bottom peony at lip to the right
Third place one long rose stem at top right hand corner
Fourth place one rose stem bottom left corner
Fifth place one long rose stem above center (a bit to right) of cauliflower
Sixth & seven place one rose right & left of center to fill-in
Fill in Roses as need – creating depth
Add fifth peony at the back bottom right following the shape & line – designers choice of placement
Pick 5 radishes removing stem & leaves, place three in a cluster at bottom left
Designer choice placement of 2 picked radishes
Place stems of mint in 2 water tubes & insert one tub of mint securely at top of center cauliflower - designers choice of adding the second tube
Place stems of pansy in 5 water tubes – designers choice of placement
Readjust flowers to create depth & reestablish line & shape if necessary
Fill container with cool water & mist gently
~ Congrats! You have created flower magic – Enjoy the beauty ~
Pedestal Candy Dish
Tips & Tricks
The trick is to keep the heavy material in center and at back so as you filling with material the arrangement remains stable and will not fall forward. Smaller designers can be made as the larger arrangement has faded by removing the fresh looking materials and repurposing. Recut the stems and insert new wooden skewers for a clean restart. When creating tall arrangements with a floral pin it is important that the tape grid is tight and well secured holding the tall materials in place.
Fill taped container with cool water
First insert cauliflower on wooden skewers directly in center & center back for balance
Second place one long peony at right rear for balance
Third place one rose at bottom center with the head resting on the rim for balance
Fill-in with small amount greens to create the line, shape & balance
Fourth place one long rose at left rear a bit lower than peony
Place mint and wooden skewered radish at front rim
Fill-in with tubed & long stemmed pansies
Readjust flowers to create depth & reestablish line, shape & balance if necessary
Fill container with cool water & mist gently
~ Congrats! Your have created floral magic – Enjoy the beauty ~
Single Stem Creamer
Fill taped container with cool water
First place one short peony center, covering the tape
Second place long stemmed peonies at right of peony
Fill with cool water
~ Congrats! You have created flower magic – Enjoy the beauty ~