How to Make a Winter Flower Arrangement

Published by sweetspot.ca on 2011/11/21

Follow our step-by-step instructions and before you know it you’ll have your very own winter flower arrangement to impress your friends and neighbours with.

What You’ll Need:

Making a professional-looking bouquet is easier than you think. Don’t be intimidated by this list of exotic-sounding flowers — most of these can be found at your friendly corner flower shop.

Any type of round vase (5”-6” diameter) — metallic silver is popular
10-20 stems greenery such as salal, pittosporum, cedar or pine
2 white hydrangeas
5 white anemones
3 white lisianthus
5 kochia (silver foliage)

First Two Steps

1. Fill vase with water with 10 stems of salal and 10 stems of pittosporum (or evergreens, such as cedar and pine) cut to the depth of the vase. Make sure lower stems have no leaves — it keeps the water cleaner.

2. Cut two hydrangeas stems on sharp angle and place in centre of arrangement, resting on top of greenery.

Step Three

3. Add white anemones — place one in the centre, then three anemones in a grouping on one side of arrangement. Place remaining anemone on opposite side.

Steps Four and Five

4. Cut kochia (silver foliage) to fit depth of vase and place throughout arrangement.

5. Cut white lisianthus to fit depth of vase and place throughout arrangement. Some buds can pop up slightly above the hydrangeas.

Sweet Tip: Replace the water every two days to make the arrangement last longer.

Who They Are

Lilium is the creation of a mother-daughter team, Phyllis Lill and Marilyn Lill. They make beautiful bespoke floral arrangements for private homes, boutiques, offices and international clientele. Whether large corporate functions or a country wedding, they always keep their client’s wishes and dreams at heart to create a unique and lasting impression.