In springtime proteas abound, which makes them easy to include in your everyday decor. Among the season’s most beloved proteas are pincushions and banksia with warm color palettes in lively hues of orange, yellow and green.
For this spring protea arrangement, I mixed bold, hardy Leucopsermum Flame Giant + Brandi dela Cruz and Banksia Speciosa with some roses, alstroemeria, yarrow and eucalyptus. And, for a playful touch, I added a delicate stem of foxglove. The results made for a vibrant centerpiece with a tropical-feel and put a spring-ready twist on the proteas. The sherbet color palette added a sense of softness that resonates with springtime and the new beginnings.
Materials
- Leucospermum ‘pincushion’ Flame Giant and Brandi dela Cruz
- Banksia Speciosa
- Orange roses
- Purple yarrow
- Alstroemeria
- Foxglove
- Eucalyptus Baby Blue
- Eucalyptus Blue Gum
- Round ceramic container
- Clippers
- Waterproof floral tape
Steps
- Create a tape grid across the top of your vase using waterproof floral tape.
- Begin designing your arrangement by creating a base of the eucalyptus Blue Gum foliage.
- Continue to build the base by adding the Leucospermum and Banksia.
- Once you have a nice base and shape, insert the roses. Make sure to cut the stems at an angle to allow maximum water absorption.
- Next, insert the alstroemeria and yarrow stems randomly around the arrangement.
- Add color and a new texture with the mint green eucalyptus Baby Blue.
- For the final touch, use a stem of foxglove to bridge the color palette of the arrangement. Keep the stem long so that the bell-shaped flowers perch up over the arrangement.
Flowers truly feed the soul!
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