Step 4: add spire flowers
Next add your spire flowers. They are called this because they are stems that add height and elegance to the arrangement. Position these blooms among your filler flowers quite randomly, using their tall lofty stature to add drama to the vase. In the Collection peaches and cream bouquet (pictured), the spire flowers are antirrhinum. Other examples are delphiniums, stocks and foxgloves.
Step 5: add focal flowers
The focal flowers are the stars of the show (or in this case, the stars of the bouquet)! I add the Avalanche roses throughout the arrangement, varying height and position so that they distribute their beauty and really make a statement. Peonies, sunflowers, hydrangeas and lilies are all stunning examples of focal flowers.
Top tip: when arranging, think about where you are going to position your vase. If it is going to be on a shelf or mantelpiece, focus on adding flowers to the front of your vase. If it is going on a kitchen or coffee table, somewhere it will be viewed from all angles, make sure you distribute the blooms throughout so there is something pretty from every viewpoint. I also like to nestle a focal flower in the middle of an arrangement, so it looks gorgeous and full when viewed from above, too!
Step 6: the finishing touch
Finally, add your foliage. In this case it’s green bell, which is probably one of the daintiest types of foliage available. Because of this, it needs to be added right at the end and treated with care. The frothy texture adds a lightness and softens the arrangement beautifully. All that’s left to do is pop your vase into position and make sure you are happy with the overall aesthetic – feel free to make adjustments and give the flowers a little zhuzh!
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Words: Rowan Blossom / Deputy flowers editor: Olivia Ferguson