Mother's Day Bouquets

The bouquet arrives ready-made: set it in a vase and the balance is already there. This collection ranges from small arrangements of daisies, thistle and sedum to large pampas grass bouquets, with two boutonnieres for a jacket lapel.

Density shows in the number of stems

Pampas bouquets come with seven or twelve stems, in two heights. Seven stems create a light silhouette that lets light through and suits a console table. Twelve stems form a full mass that fills a corner of the room on its own.

Choosing a bouquet as a gift

A bouquet given as a gift is best chosen for the room where it will stay, rather than for its first-day impact. For a coffee table, around thirty centimeters keeps the view clear from one armchair to the other; on a console table or in an entryway, a taller, narrower arrangement works better. It needs no water and simply asks for a quick dusting from time to time.

Restoring volume after shipping

A tightly packed arrangement loosens up in a few simple steps. Spread the stems one by one from the base, turn the bouquet a quarter turn each time, and push outward any stems that droop. The volume comes back with no need to touch it afterward.

Frequently asked questions

Which vase for a pampas bouquet?

A heavy, tall vase whose neck holds the stems together. Choose a vase at least half the height of the bouquet, otherwise the whole thing will lean forward.

Can a bouquet be mixed with single stems?

Yes, it is even the simplest way to fill out an arrangement. Add the single stems at the sides, slightly taller than the bouquet.

What is a boutonniere for?

It is worn on a jacket lapel, but it also works as a detail on a gift package, a napkin ring or a door handle.