Expert Tips For Perfect Dahlia Flower Arrangments

By Karen McDonald


Every flower is beautiful but this beauty might be overshadowed when you put several of them together. They might even fail to decorate your table or occasion as you would desire. There is a secret to creating magical dahlia flower arrangments. Here are some the tips that will make your arrangement magical.

Select a perfect flower. It is this flower that will anchor all the other elements that will be added into the arrangement. It should therefore be of perfect bloom level, color, shade and even size. Keep away from flowers that have wilted because they take away the shine off an arrangement.

Add a bit of texture to your flowers. You would need an entire acre for flowers of a similar color or variety to look beautiful. This is why they are mixed with others to add a little bit of depth and texture. Some of the flowers that will add the depth and augment texture for you include eucalyptus, ferns, poms and lisuanthus. This augmentation also adds a little depth to the scent produced by these flowers.

Gather the tools you will require to make the arrangement. Processing and arranging of flowers is done on a table. It should manage to accommodate all the tools comfortable to make the work easier. A paring knife or scissors will help you in cutting the stalks. A floral tape is also necessary and the vase you will use. A rose stem cleaner is required for flowers with thorns. You can improvise some of these tools if you are not doing it professionally or over many projects.

Identify the vase that will serve your desired purpose. The appropriateness of the vase used will depend on the needs of your project. The project determines the color, weight, design, size and other unique aspects of each vase. Choose a size that can accommodate your envisaged number of flowers. The vase should be decorated in a way that compliments your design.

Process flowers for placement onto the vase. This involves unpacking of the flowers and preparing the vase where the flowers will be placed. Add water at room temperature and some flower food. Water that is too hot or too cold will shock your flowers. Cut the edge of the stem so that your stock can take in water. This process enables the blooms to open a little and also hydrate as they get used to room temperature.

Create a grid for your vase. This is a map using the major flowers that will define the shape. Use the long flowers and those that will not hinder others from being included. You might use a sponge or wires to support your stalks.

The greens go in first. They help to form a solid base on which your flowers will be organized. This is the natural or universal approach to arrangement. Handle stems with care to protect them from crushing. Do not use wilted flowers when arranging a vase because they will be visible and affect your entire organization.

A floral arrangement that lasts must be cared for regularly. This involves changing of water and misting. If the arrangement makes it difficult to drain water without disorganization, run tap water on the bloom until there is full replacement. Look at your arrangement from different angles to have an idea of what visitors will be seeing.




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