Classical Horizonal Flower Arranging

By putting flowers in a vase you achieve a vertical, or possible circular flower arrangement. The next step to try is a horizontal arrangement. These are very useful for tables or hallways and give plenty of scope to achieve unique looks.

Horizontal arrangements require some special floral equipment, foam. “Oasis” is a popular brand as it soaks easily and holds stems well. You also need a base for the arrangement, it needs to be secured in a suitable tray as well.

The trays are relatively shallow container, with anchor pins, or even one piece cages enclosing the foam.

The normal approach is to insert some lateral stems along the axis of the arrangement. Bells of Ireland are ideal, as are leather fern, eucalypts.

You then insert flowers in the middle. They need to hide the sides of the foam and container, so choose ones that gently droop over the lip of the container or something dense like hydrangea.

Insert focal flowers such as roses a different angles.

Insert candles if you wish for a professional touch.

Its really easy and fun and great for any occasion when the family or friends are getting together.

The arrangement shown can be ordered here.