We are excited to show you how-to-make this beautiful pink peony, rose, and ranunculus flower centerpiece. We all love big bloom peonies! Creating your own flower centerpieces will add a personal touch to a wedding, baby shower, bridal shower, or special event. Follow these simple steps in this quick tutorial.
Preparing & Rehydrating Your Flowers
It is important when making centerpieces with fresh flowers that you prepare each stem in advance. When you receive your peonies, roses, and ranunculus, remove them from the packaging, including cardboard, paper, or plastic. Cut all the flowers and greenery stems approximately 1 inch on a 45-degree angle. If possible, cut under water or running water. Clear away extra leaves and foliage that will be under the waterline to prevent bacteria build-up. You want to keep the flowers and greenery as fresh as can be!
Removing Rose Thorns– remove thorns from the rose stems with a rose thorn stripper or a paring knife. If you are using a paring knife, be careful, removing individual thorns not to cut yourself. Cut each thorn at the stem without damaging the rose stem.
Rehydrating Peonies– Peonies will arrive in tight buds, sometimes partially open. These flowers drink a lot of water, especially the first day of hydrating. Check how much water is in your vase throughout the day to ensure the peonies are in at least 4-5 inches of clean water. Use a tall vase to help support the peonies while they are hydrating. To help the peonies bloom faster, place them in warm water and sunlight.
Supplies You Will Need:
10-12 stems of Pink Peonies (can use assorted peonies)
8-9 stems of Yellow Ranunculus
15-20 stems of Rose Vendela cream
8-10 stems of Lemon Papoose
Silver Mercury Glass Vase (opening 4 inches)
Floral Scissors
Paring Knife
Have all your supplies ready to go!
Step 1– While making your centerpieces, keep your flowers in the buckets of water. Fill your vase halfway with water.
Begin by adding- one pink peony.
Step 2– Cut the stem of the rose about your peony length and add it to the vase.
Step 3– Add a stem of lemon pappose and a yellow ranunculus to the vase. Repeat the process by adding more flowers and filling the vase.
Cross the stems of the flowers and greenery to create a locking effect with the stems.
Step 4 – Rotate the vase as you build your centerpiece to create a full, free-flowing ensemble. Be sure to pay attention to how the stems tilt to help create a natural arrangement. Pro Tip: Building your flower arrangements in front of a mirror will help you see various angles and sparse sections. Find any holes in the centerpiece and fill them with flowers and greenery.
Congrats!!!
You have a gorgeous centerpiece! Make a centerpiece for each table.
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Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
