When it comes to choosing a vase for your blooms, there’s lots to consider, from the number of flowers in your bouquet to the thickness of the stems and the height of your blooms.
What’s more, choosing the right vase for your flowers is more important than you might think. Not only will the best vase ensure your blooms look their best, it will also ensure that your stems have space to spread out and your flowers will last longer.
Here, we’ve got the low-down on 9 of the most popular types of vases and the best stems to pair them with so you’ll never question your floral arranging skills again!
Bouquet Vase
A bouquet vase is one of the most traditional and versatile vases for flowers. Larger at the bottom with a narrower top, it’s great for balancing out large floral arrangements and displaying weighty blooms. Thanks to the larger bottom, there’s plenty of space for stems to spread inside and flowers to open out naturally. A bouquet vase will display most flowers beautifully, from roses and tulips to lilies, carnations, peonies, sunflowers and more.
Bud Vase
A minute bud vase is the best for arranging one or two flowers, such as a single peony, sunflower or rose, for a minimalist look. They come in a variety of shapes, from small glass jars to abstract designs, and look great when paired with dainty sprig flowers and twigs for a rustic look. If you have a larger bouquet, try splitting the flowers up between a few bud vases for a simple yet beautiful addition to your tablescape.
Bowl Vase
Whether you opt for a vintage-inspired ceramic design or contemporary glass, bowl vases are wide and shallow and are best used for short, tightly bound stems. They’re ideal for arranging centrepieces and decorative displays, and lend themselves well to large blooms for a full and voluminous display, for example a beautiful bouquet of romantic red roses, oversized hydrangeas or pretty peonies.
Beaker Vase
With a wider bottom and thin neck, beaker vases may be reminiscent of science classes at school, but this style is also a great way to display narrow stems. Available in tall and short designs, they create a minimalist look and showcase most flowers well. Single stem calla lilies, delphiniums, sunflowers, orchids and eucalyptus look great in tall beaker vases, while short beakers lend themselves well to short stem flowers and foliage like pansies, primroses, and baby’s breath.
Cylinder Vase
Slender cylinder vases are perfect for holding slim stems. They are available in a range of styles and sizes, from tall to short and glass to ceramic, with something to suit every interior scheme, whether you prefer a country vibe or modern look. Cylinder vases lend themselves well to showing off elegant roses, calla lilies, dahlias and chrysanthemums. For a statement display, pair them with flowers or foliage that can cascade over the edge of the vase for a drape-like effect, such as amaranthus or ivy.
Fluted Vase
Fluted vases may look similar in shape to cylinder and bouquet vases, but they feature a ribbed design that adds a touch of style and texture to your floral display. Fluted vases hold most flowers well, from tulips and peonies to roses, ranunculus, marigolds and sunflowers. Depending on the size of your vase, you may need to trim your stems to ensure the height is proportional with the size and shape of your vase.
Cube Vase
A cube vase offers a super contemporary look and is best in homes with modern interior schemes. When it comes to pairing flowers with a cube vase, it is always best to go with short stemmed blooms. Consider a cube vase if you’re looking to display roses or peonies. Top heavy, big blooms like hydrangeas also look great and add contrast to the short, cube design. To create a floating look, add stones, pebbles or beads to the bottom of a cube vase and gently place your flowers on top.
Pitcher Vase
One of the most versatile options, a pitcher vase can not only hold your flowers but double up as a drinks vessel once carefully cleaned. We love the shabby chic feel a ceramic pitcher vase full of blooms can add to a space, but for a more elegant look opt for a glass pitcher instead. Thankfully, both styles display most flowers beautifully, from tulips and lilies to peonies, roses, hydrangeas and more.
Circle Vase
The style of the moment, you can’t go wrong with a circular vase. However, while this type of vase will add a chic touch to your coffee table, it is only suitable for a few types of stems. Tall, narrow and soft stems work best as they can be bent and moulded to fit the vase. If you have flowers with thicker stems, for example tulips, go minimal and add just one to the vase. Circle vases also look great styled with pampas grass, wildflowers, dried flowers and branches.
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