Step-by-step flower arranging: tulip time

You will need:
square glass vase
2 aspidistra leaves
35 tulips in two colours
string
scissors

Step 1
Wrap aspidistra leaves inside vase to disguise stems, then trim all tulips.

Step 2
Bunch together all tulips of one colour and tie with string.

Step 3
Add contrast tulips around inner bunch. Secure with string. Make sure they sit just below the bunched tulips.

Step 4
Place inside aspidistra leaves so the yellow tulips are sitting just above the rim of the vase.

Tip: Tulips are thirsty flowers but keeping them well watered will keep them upright for longer.

Flowers: Jo Loraine at Floral Design House (020 8444 0488) Photos: Paul Tansley