A lush flower bouquet as the best interior element – tips from florist Heiti Põder

Flowers have always been an ideal way to bring freshness and visual appeal to your home. However, buying bouquets from flower shops weekly can be both expensive and time-consuming. From spring to fall is the perfect time to make your own bouquets, as nature is abundant and you can use both garden and wildflowers. Florist Heiti Põder shares tips on how to create a lush bouquet yourself, so it lasts for weeks in a vase.

The three most important tips for making a bouquet are as follows:

Proper Balance: Start with the larger flowers and place them in the center, forming the heart of the bouquet. Then add smaller flowers and greenery to create balance and visual harmony. Ensure that the bouquet doesn’t become too dense or disproportionate.

Harmony of Colors and Textures: When selecting flowers, think about the harmony of colors and textures. Use colors that complement each other and different textures to add depth and interest to the bouquet. It’s a good idea to use green branches or grasses, which highlight the colors of the flowers and make the bouquet more lush.

Correct Cutting Length and Angle: Always cut the flower stems at a sharp angle (about 45 degrees) to increase the water absorption area. This helps the flowers stay fresh longer.

To better preserve a bouquet in a vase, the three most important tips are:

Fresh Water: Change the water in the vase every couple of days and add nutrients designed to preserve the flowers if needed. This helps prevent bacterial growth and keeps the flowers fresh longer. You can find water-soluble fertilizers for cut flowers in flower shops.

Avoiding Sunlight: Keep the bouquet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent premature wilting.

Cutting the Stems: Re-cut the flower stems every couple of days to remove the hardened part that may block water absorption.

In the Home Accessories online store, you’ll find a wide selection of different vases that enhance the beauty and lushness of your bouquet even more. When looking for the right vase for your bouquet, consider the length and lushness of the flowers. If the stems are long, such as with Lilies, choose a taller and slimmer vase to highlight the length of the flowers. If the bouquet is lush, choose a vase with a wide enough opening to accommodate the entire bouquet. If you have a few beautiful blooms to place in a vase, a small vase that highlights the individual flowers is perfect.

The beauty of a bouquet is fully revealed only when it is placed in the right vase.