Floral Tips | Destination Kohler

Make it Meaningful

Give your arrangement a personal touch by selecting flowers that speak to the things that make Mom great.

Peony = Devotion

Ranunculus = Attractive

Stock = A Happy Life

Pink Rose = Happiness

Astilbe = Patience and Dedication

Veronica = Fidelity and Love

Use a very clean vase or vessel.
Set the scissors aside. They crush the stem, prohibiting proper water flow. Cut stems at an angle with sharp floral shears or a knife instead.
Remove any foliage from the stem that will be under the water level.
Use warm to cool water to avoid shocking the flowers and to promote development.
To plan your presentation, make a tic-tac-toe style grid of floral tape over the top of vase or use a grid pillow or flower frog.

Use a Lazy Susan to help view your arrangement from all sides.
For tall vessels the arrangement should be 2 ½ times the height of the container.
For smaller cubes and compotes, the arrangement should be 1 ½ times the height of the container.
Using odd numbers of the same flower creates a better balance which is more important and appealing than symmetry.
Before inserting flowers, create a good foundation with a design of assorted greenery at the base.
Seek out different textures of flowers to create enhanced visual appeal.
Begin by layering in one variety of flower at a time.
Continue layering in with complementary flowers making it as full and airy as you see fit.
Keep in mind that when creating a naturally carefree composition, there is no set design or precise flower placement.
Feel inspired and add your own touch by incorporating unexpected elements like fruit, vegetables, flowering branches or forage from your yard.
From a cluster of smaller vases, to personal pottery and unique vessels, let your imagination flourish.

Fresh flowers drink more than older ones. Add cool water daily.
Keep the arrangement out of bright sun and away from heat.
To help flowers last longer, give them a sip of Sprite or 7up. The sugar will create carbohydrates for “food” while the citric acid helps prolong the life of the flowers.