How I Create A Two Element Bouquet

To begin, I choose the principal bloom. This is determined by a number of factors such as personal taste, availability, seasonality and stem length. Good height is essential in order to create movement and interest. A long stem means you can play with proportions without constraint.

Next, I choose the secondary element which works cohesively with the principal bloom, but also contrasts in some way in order to create drama. This is about maximising impact with minimal ingredients.

The final major consideration is volume. Purchasing enough stems to guarantee you have the required amount of stems in perfect condition, and arranging them with generous abundance.

For this particular bouquet I chose the Zantedeschia first, for its elegance, luxury and beautifully long slender stems. Slender stems allow you to create interesting lines. The Mimosa reflects the bold golden centres of the Zantedeschia, and the fronded leaves echo those delicate striations on the trumpet like flowers.

Zantedeschia have delicate stems, so I taped clusters together before weaving the Mimosa through them. I then wrapped the bouquet generously with quality papers, before finishing with chiffon ribbon.