Flower arranging: festive freesia centrepiece

A simple but elegant centrepiece to make your Christmas table look special

Jane Scott, floral designer for Johnlewis.com, has arranged this simple but elegant centrepiece to make your table look special for Christmas. To see more of Jane's designs, available to buy at johnlewis.com, click here...

 

You will need:
● half block of pre-soaked Oasis
● ceramic plant pot
● candle holder
● pillar candle
● 9 hypericum berries
● 9 freesia
● 1m wire-edged wide ribbon

 

Step 1

Wedge Oasis firmly in plant pot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2
Gently press candle holder into Oasis and add candle. Trim berries and push into Oasis all the way round candle, leaving gaps for freesias.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3

Trim stems of freesias and add between berries. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4

Finish by tying bow around plant pot. Use double-sided tape or Blu-Tack if you need to make more secure.

 
Christmas tip

Buy freesia that are part open so your display looks fuller. If your florist doesn't have freesia, Johnlewis.com has 16 white freesia for £18.50. Order online and have them delivered to your door.

 

 

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