Whether you are looking for the best way to display your own blooms or you wish to create the perfect floral gift, the vase you choose is extremely important. No matter how beautiful the flowers are, if you do not use the right vase, they will not look their best. Different vases suit different types of arrangements and flowers. Keep this in mind when shopping for flowers and suitable vases.
It’s a common thing for people to just place their bouquet of flowers in any old vase, however, you’re taking away the full effect of the bouquet. In most cases, the vase is too narrow which makes the bouquet look squished. Here’s a little help on choosing the right vase for your floral bouquet:
Hourglass vases
The Hourglass is one of the most popular designs because it adds shape to the flower design and really accentuates the beauty of the blooms. The base and the top of the vase are wide with a slimmer middle portion. This means that there will be more than enough space between your blooms once they are neatly arranged. The best types of flowers for this type of vase include roses, peonies and even hydrangeas as they all open up quite large which means the top of the vase will be filled with pretty blooms. Just like any other vase, it is important to trim the stems of your flowers to a suitable length. If they are too long, the arrangement will be top heavy and, if they are too short the bouquet will look rather misshapen.
Column or cylinder vases
These are really easy to work with because of their uniform design. They come in a wide variety of sizes which means that you can use them to display several long-stemmed flowers including sunflowers, gladioli and lilies. Even if you don’t have any fresh flowers handy, you can still make the most of your column vase by adding dried sticks and branches. For something extra special, add fairy lights and your display becomes an evening attraction too!
Bud vases
These vases are petite and slender in nature which makes them suitable for displaying single stems like roses, gerbera daisies and even smaller sunflowers. You can use a single bud vase to decorate your bathroom or display a cluster of them together to create a unique centrepiece. Bud vases allow for fantastic flexibility.
Round vases
Fishbowl or round vases are suitable for posies of tulips, roses, gerberas or flowers of a similar size. The key is to trim the stems according to the height of the vase and then arrange them so that you achieve a rounded and abundant effect. The stems should cross over one another so that none but the very middle blooms are resting in an upright position.
Rectangular vases
This is a particularly modern style vase. When you look at the base of the vase, you will notice a distinct rectangular shape. With two wide sides and two smaller sides, this vase is great for holding blooms side by side. You don’t want to overcrowd it because you want each flower to have its own space. One lovely idea is to collect a few daisies, roses or even tulips in different colours and place them side by side in this vase.
These are some of the most popular vase designs. There are plenty of unique, modern and art deco designs too. The key is to make sure that the flowers you choose are not too tall or too short for the vase. If any of the stems are too short, you can try extending them by sliding them into a plastic straw. Obviously, the straw needs to be large enough to accommodate the size of the stem but it is a fairly common and simple practice. No matter the type of vase you choose, don’t forget to consider