Flower Delivery UK 

Stylish Containers

Who says flowers have to go in a vase?

We deliver to you hand-tied bouquets which can be trimmed an placed straight
 into a vase  and they instantly look gorgeous.
Even better if you have received one of our own vases as the bouquet,
 once trimmed, has been designed to fit perfectly.

But maybe you want to spend a little more time creating your own display with the flowers -
here's a few ideas for containers and props for you to create a style
 and arrangement all of your own...

 See our page on Tools of the Trade for some of the equipment you may need to help you
 and Floral Design for basic design tips.

So here's some container ideas.....

A Silver or cut glass rose bowl

A milk Jug

Tanks filled with coloured marbles

Your plain green potted houseplant - your florist will have what's called an 'extension tube' -
its a small plastic phial with a lid with a hole in it.  Fill the phial with water, replace the lid,
put some stems in the hole and place the tube and flowers through the leaves of your plant.  

A biscuit tin - be sure to line it properly to prevent water leakage.

A casserole pot or rustic terracotta chicken brick

Mortar and Pestle

A sieve - place the sieve on its side and secure it to a foam base
 on a small tray, then fix another piece of foam inside the sieve -
splay out the flowers to reflect the round shape and the handle
 - great fun for the kitchen!

A spice rack - create tiny arrangement in the spice bottles which make great mini vases.

A fondue pot and stand - don't forget a couple of strategically placed
fondue forks stuck in between the flowers

An old fashioned copper kettle a teapot or coffee pot -
 balance this with a secondary smaller display in a saucer or coffee cup.

A lasagne dish for a great Italian table centre -
 place water in the dish and cut large headed flowers down to about 2cm of stem -
then float the heads in the water.

Scoop out the flesh of a melon or pineapple and place a piece of florist foam
 in the hole and create your arrangement from here - great for a cocktail party.

An old water jug and bowl.

Old beer or medicine bottles - often coloured with lovely glass patterns.

Talking of beer - what about that silver tankard that's at the back of the cupboard?

Don't drink beer - then cut off the top of a coke or lemonade can and
 reflect the colours of the can with your choice of flowers.

A wooden toy train - what! A toy train will have a couple of trucks to pull -
so put some foam in the trucks and create a small fun arrangement for your children's party.

Talking of children - remember those little red wellies that are now way too small?
Well they kept water out but they can also keep water in! Certainly a 'vase with a difference'.

How about an upturned hat.. A top hat is great for a formal party
 or a summer straw hat for an informal lunchtime barbecue.

Fill an ordinary glass vase with coloured seashells.

Remember that the container does not have to be expensive, new or perfect-
you can always cover up a chip or mark with a strategically placed stem!

So get down to that jumble sale or charity shop and pick up some fun containers!
 

To Contact Flower Delivery UK

       UK callers please call us on: 01691 624 555

    International callers please call us on: intl code + 44 691 624555

You can call us between 9.00am to 4.30 pm Mon to Fri and 9.30 to 11.30 am on Saturdays - UK time.