A stunning flower arch - Part 3 - Adding flowers
with WILLOW CROSSLEY
Lesson 15 of 20
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To finish the project, Willow shows you how to introduce flowers into the display. She also offers ideas of varieties that work well at different times of the year.
From the Lesson Workbook
A Stunning Flower Arch - Part 3
Adding Flowers
With a solid foundation of greenery, it's time to introduce some beautiful flowers for colour and interest.
Flowers & Greenery I'm Using
- Apple of Peru
- Beech
- Campanula
- Clematis
- Cosmos
- Dahlias
- Delphiniums
- Hydrangeas
- Japanese Anemone
- Old man's beard
- Pysocarpus
- Rose hips
- Saponaria
Step 11
I would advise starting with your largest flowers first; those with both the largest heads and thickest stems. You need to fit everything within the cones and vials, so it's good to get the thick stems in now and slot in the thinner, dainty stems later on.
Step 12
As you continue to add flowers, be mindful of what you have left and be strategic about placement to not only make the most of your most show-stopping varieties but also ensure you have enough to cover the arch evenly.
Step 13
Try to angle the flowers in different directions to give the feeling of depth. As the arch gets fuller, it can become difficult to find the cones and vials, but it's essential you get the stems in water to make sure the display lasts.
Step 14
As you are nearing the end, add your daintiest stems in at the very last minute. You can add in additional small vials to contain these.
Step 15
Once your flower arch is complete, remember to keep topping up the cones, vials and buckets with water to keep the display looking its best. I would recommend checking the water levels every four hours, especially in warm weather.
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Your Instructor
Willow Crossley
World-renowned florist, author and designer, known as the UK’s ‘Queen of Flowers’.
Willow Crossley is a professional floral stylist, creating wild and whimsical arrangements full of colour, pattern and movement for an array of top British brands (Jo Malone, OKA). She is the author of four books and is regularly featured in House & Garden and many other publications. Willow is passionate about the profound impact nature can have on how we feel, and has gained a substantial following for her down-to-earth and inclusive approach to floristry and gardening. Willow firmly advocates a sustainable approach to floristry, working with the seasons and sourcing locally grown stems wherever possible.
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