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The Complete Floristry Masterclass
Mixing flowers in larger arrangements
with WILLOW CROSSLEY — World-renowned florist, author and designer, known as the UK’s ‘Queen of Flowers’.
Lesson 22 of 43
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Learn how to mix varieties flowers as Willow walks you through this beautiful piece using spirea, fritillaries, foxgloves, guelder rose and Solomon’s seal. The notes list other options for this arrangement should you be doing it at another time of year.
From the Lesson Workbook
Mixing Flowers in Larger Arrangements
Note: In this arrangement I use this container, here.
For This Spring Arrangement I Used:
- Spiraea
- Fritillaries
- Foxgloves
- Guelder rose
- Solomon's seal
For an Alternative Spring Arrangement:
- Guelder rose
- Tulips
- Blossom (any kind)
- White beam spring branches
- Beech spring branches
- Lilac
- Solomon's seal
If It's Summer You Could Use:
- Guelder rose
- Spiraea
- Astrantia
- Clematis
- Beech
- Peonies
- Garden roses
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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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