How To Create A Floral Pumpkin Display

Elevate your autumnal decor with a beautifully wild & seasonal pumpkin arrangement!

Carve your pumpkin so that a jam jar fits neatly inside, and at a depth which conceals its rim. Fill in any space around the jam jar with horticultural grit.

Start by placing a focal bloom (such as Hydrangea) slightly off centre, so it rests close to the rim of the jar. Then build the shape with the foliage and more structural elements, before adding any delicate/wispy elements, and accents such as seedpods.

Check the water level daily, as this is a multi stem arrangement in a small vessel. Keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight, and place on a glass roundel or slate placemat to protect your furniture.

The Mechanics: A standard size jam jar with some chicken wire inside, plus some horticultural grit.

I used one medium sized Crown Prince pumpkin with approximately 40 garden grown, foraged and/or purchased stems, with a mixture of fresh and dried