Whether to give a rustic look to a wedding or baptism outfit or simply to decorate the house, the terrace or the meal table, a crown of fresh flowers is a lovely touch of nature.
How to make it from flowers from your garden?
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5 steps to make a flower crown
You don't need to grow large beds, take floral arranging classes or be an expert in botany to create a crown of fresh flowers.
Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Prepare the materials
Gather the necessary tools: floral wire, ribbon, wire, floral tape or even hot glue.
Also bring clean, sharp pruning shears to avoid damaging the stems.
Step 2: choosing flowers
Start by selecting a variety of flowers, in different shapes, colors and sizes.
The choice of flowers will mainly depend on the seasons and what will be in your garden.
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Cut the flowers in the morning when they are still fully closed.
Step 3: Prepare your base
Cut the wire to the desired size to create a sturdy round base.
Add the ribbon around the wire so you can slide the flowers through it.
Step 4: Attach the Flowers
Cut the flower stems to a length of approximately 5 to 7 centimeters, making sure to leave enough length to attach them to the wreath, all the way around the circle, tucking them under the ribbon.
Then securely attach the largest flowers to the base using florist's wire, tape or glue, alternating colors and textures to create a harmonious pattern.
Then add the smaller flowers to fill in any empty spaces.
Be sure to place them in a balanced manner and secure them securely to prevent them from coming loose.
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Handling fresh flowers is delicate, you will need to handle them with care because the petals are very fragile.
Step 5: Adding Foliage
Once all the flowers are set, add some foliage to fill in any gaps and add texture to your wreath.
You can use a variety of foliage, such as eucalyptus leaves, moss or fern leaves, to add depth and volume.
Once your composition is finished, cut out the visible pieces of string or wire using pruning shears.
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You can also add feathers or other decorative elements to personalize your wreath.
Which garden flowers should you make a wreath with?
The season greatly influences the availability of plants in your garden.
The best time to find a wide variety of flowers is spring.
This season offers an abundance of fresh and colorful flowers such as peonies, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, ranunculus, columbines, forget-me-nots...
Summer also offers a multitude of flowers.
This is when you can get cornflowers, poppies, daisies, gypsophila, sunflowers or even lavender.
Autumn is often associated with warmer tones and colorful foliage: you can opt for several flowers such as dahlias, chrysanthemums, aster, rudbeckia and sedum to compose a wreath.
In winter, the choice of flowers is more limited, but it is still possible to create a flower crown with seasonal plants.
Like snowdrops, winter jasmine, honeysuckle, eucalyptus and even pine cones.
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How to keep a fresh flower crown?
Fresh flowers are both lovely and fragrant, but their main drawback is their ephemerality.
Indeed, once cut, deprived of water and nutrients, the flowers quickly begin to wither, losing their color and their petals.
As a general rule, a flower crown retains its beauty for 1 to 3 days.
To extend the life of your flower crown, preservation methods such as refrigeration and light misting with water can be used.
Also avoid exposing it to heat and direct sunlight, which could accelerate its drying out.
Using a commercial floral preservative can also help prolong the freshness of flowers.
Simply follow the package directions for the best results.
By caring for your flower crown properly, you can extend its life.