Vases

Pairing your bouquet with the right size vase can have a big impact on the arrangement.

As a general rule of thumb choose a vase at least half the overall height of your flower arrangement. So for an average-sized bouquet around 60cm tall, aim for a vase around 30cm tall with a neck width of around 10-12cm wide, which will let your flowers splay out nicely.

Glass, ceramic or metal... there are endless options and styles to choose from and each of them will have a different effect on your bouquet. That said, not all of them will show off your flowers in their best light.

When it comes to colours and the style of your vase there's a general rule of thumb:

Bouquets that have bold colours are best put in clear and simple glass vases where they won't have to compete with vibrant patterns and can show off their colours better. Bouquets with more subtle shades can be complemented by bold coloured vases and stylish ceramic jugs to give them a little extra oomph!

Take sunflowers for example, they look fantastic in a galvanised steel bucket or mason jar to give them a rustic farmhouse type look rather than a plain glass vase, whereas tulips are better suited to tall glass vases where their colours can stand out.

Wildflowers like our meadow bouquet look great in vintage milk jugs and vases giving them that whimsical cottage-core look, while roses and lilies are well suited to vases that flare, adding to their elegance.

Our vases are shipped directly from our suppliers within 2-4 working days. This means that they will arrive separately from the rest of your order.

Usually all you need to accompany a bouquet is a vase and some water to keep them going. Things are a little different with artificial bouquets...

We choose our flowers based on their realism and to do this most include an internal wire so that you can bend it into a natural position. The only downside is that the wire can rust when exposed to water. Here are some alternative options:

Leave your vase empty. There's nothing wrong with leaving your vase empty and just sitting your bouquet inside on its own.

Use beads to hide the fact that there's no water and mask the stems.

Secure the stems permanently with resin. It's a gel that looks just like water and holds the flowers neatly in place. Be careful as resin is permanent so you'll be sacrificing your vase. Also make sure you pick a resin with UV stabilisers to stop it turning yellow in the sun.

See our other ideas for what to put in the bottom of your fake flower vase.

Just like our plants, there's little care needed when it comes to vases. Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

We don't recommend adding water to your vase when using faux flowers. This is because each flower stem has an internal wire which could rust in water. As an alternative, try decorative beads or resin to replicate the look of water.

Each stem in your bouquet has an internal wire which is coated in plastic. Depending on the stem, this wire can be fairly lightweight or pretty thick. Thicker wires can be slighter harder to cut.

1. Measure the height of your vase.

2. Take the vase measurement and measure from the bottom of the flowers and foliage area towards the bottom of the stem.

3. Mark the measurement and cut any remaining stem off.

4. If in doubt, leave the stems a little longer. You can always trim them again.

To cut the stems, we recommend using strong wire cutters. If you don't have any of these to hand use pliers or scissors to score the plastic. Then bend them one way, then the other, which will weaken the wire to the point it breaks cleanly.

For more help, read our guide on trimming artificial flower stems.

In a wide vase, tie your bouquet looser so that the stems can flare out at the bottom. This will help your flowers spread out and fill your vase better while adding a nice rounded shape across the top, with the middle stems slightly taller.

Wanting to switch things up from your classic vase? Here are some of our upcycling vase options.

Wine bottles, pitchers or kitchen glassware

Repurposing old glassware, like wine bottles or old pitchers, can be a minimalistic, eco-friendly option for displaying your faux florals. This vase alternative can look particularly stylish and effortless in kitchen and dining spaces.

Teapots or tea tins

Reusing old or second hand teapots as vases can be a quaint alternative to a traditional vase. These can style nicely on coffee tables and small side tables - depending on the size of your teapot. Don't throw out your empty tea tins! You can repurpose your old tea tin into a faux planter too. These small but beautiful vase alternatives are perfect for adding a pop of interest to a kitchen shelf or worktop.

Tin can

Wanting something more rustic or industrial? Why not try repurposing an old, empty can! As cans may have rough inner edge, we recommend filing the inner lip of the can before washing it out to blunt the sharp edge to prevent injury. If the plain tin can vase isn't for you, why don't you try decorating it. Tin cans are incredibly versatile and can be decorated (and covered) in many ways, from painting to wrapping in string or twine. Whatever, your style, there is sure to be a decorative can craft for you.

Watering can or bucket

Indoor outdoor living is becoming increasingly popular and trendy... Bring some of those outdoor elements inside by repurposing a watering can or tin bucket. These fun farmhouse vase alternatives can easily style up any shelf or side table or why not make a statement, and go for a large tin bucket to be the centrepiece of your dining table!

Pumpkins, watermelons or other large fruit & veg

Feeling seasonal? Why not try this decompostable vase alternative. Simply cut a hole in the top of your fruit or vegetable of choice and stand your faux bouquet inside. If your artificial flowers have flocked or material stems, you may wish to stand them into a vase or other vessel first and cut a hole in your chosen fruit or veg to fit the size of it. Show your spooky side with a pumpkin vase, or say hello to summer with a watermelon vase. Remember: this is a great no waste option if you have already hollowed out a fruit or vegetable to bake with!

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• 30 days to return the item to us
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