New Floral Stems

The new stems range from 45 to 92 cm and are divided among flowers, foliage and branches. You will find dahlia, peony, rose, carnation, orchid and chrysanthemum, in both its classic and ping pong versions, along with gypsophila, lady's mantle, globe thistle and eucalyptus.

Add without starting over

A new arrival is best judged in a bouquet that is already in place. Remove two or three stems from one side, slip the new flower in their place, then step back two paces. If the arrangement gains volume or color, the stem belongs there. This approach saves you from taking apart an entire bouquet for a single flower.

Round, slender and airy

Round flowers provide mass, and the peony, rose, dahlia and ping pong chrysanthemum play this role. Slender stems bring line, like the carnation, orchid and globe thistle. Finally, light blooms fill gaps better than dense foliage: that is the job of gypsophila and lady's mantle.

Height is measured against the vase

The height appears in the name of each stem, from the 45 cm dahlia to the 92 cm flowering foliage. Compare it to the vase, not to the furniture: a stem one and a half times the height of the container keeps the balance. The longest ones, like the orchid, call for a heavy vase or one with a narrow neck.

Frequently asked questions

How many stems do I need for a bouquet?

An odd number gives a more natural result, often five or seven stems in a medium vase. Beyond that, the arrangement closes in and each flower loses its shape.

Do these stems go in a vase filled with water?

No, they are displayed dry. That is also what lets you keep them from one season to the next without damaging the stem or the petals.

How do I remove dust from an artificial flower?

A soft brush, or a hair dryer set to cold air and held at a distance, does the job. On a fabric petal, water leaves a ring as it dries.