Around 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day, which shows how much we associate flowers with romantic gestures.
Gifting your loved one with flowers shows you care and appreciate her. But if you’re new to the world of blooms, it can feel intimidating knowing what to do. Perhaps you’re currently in this situation, and you’re looking for guidance on the topic.
Hit the nail on the head? No worries, we’ve got you! Here’s how to prepare romantic flower arrangements.
Choose the Right Flowers
The first step of all DIY floral arrangements is choosing the right flowers. You want blooms that convey your romantic feelings, which makes roses, carnations, and peonies so popular. Or, if you’re after a unique romantic floral arrangement, fill the bouquet with anemones and orchids.
At the very least, choose three different flowers to create visual intrigue and follow a color palette. Because it’s romantic, choose pinks, reds, and whites to convey your message.
Although it’s tempting to source cheap flowers, you’ll likely get old blooms or ones that weren’t properly maintained. To prevent this, buy from a reliable retailer like Phillip’s Flowers for peace of mind.
Gather Your Supplies
When arranging flowers, you need specific supplies to bring your arrangement to life.
Instead of a bouquet, keep your blooms in a flower vase as it’s classier. You’ll also need chicken wire, scissors, and water, so your flowers stay fresh. And you mustn’t forget your main romantic flower options.
Prepare Your Vase
Lay chicken wire inside the vase and pour several cups of water over it. The beauty of using wire is it lets you find the perfect spot for each stem and prevents it from moving. Spend time figuring out the width and height of the romantic flowers so that it looks neat and the colors complement one another.
Note, remember to trim the stems so they can properly absorb the water. Make sure you’re trimming each one at an angle to stop them from sitting flat against the bottom of the vase and blocking the water. Once trimmed, pop them into water immediately.
Add Greenery
Place the focal flowers in the center of the vase and fill the space with greenery. You can add myrtle, feverfew, and gyp to introduce texture to the arrangement. You could also experiment by adding delphinium and alstroemeria for a pop of color.
If you’re worried about the arrangement looking too stiff, loosen the flowers up. To do this, hold the blooms with your index finger and gently pull the blooms out go, so the arrangement looks airier.
Make Romantic Flower Arrangements Today
Now, after reading this article, you’re an expert at romantic flower arrangements.
There are many factors to consider such as finding the perfect blooms and gathering your supplies to make the process easier. You should also add greenery for texture and always trim the stems at an angle so they can absorb water. Good luck!
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