When selecting a vase for floral arrangement, there is many factor to consider. Firstly, the dimension of the flowers will dictate the size of the vase that is best suited for displaying these bloom. The size of the vase should be proportional to the size of the flowers; a person should aim for choosing a vase whose height is between one-third and one-half of the total height of the flowers.
For arrangements with long stems of flowers, it is necessary to choosing a tall vase. However, for arrangements with short stems of flowers, it is necessary to choose a small vase to avoid the stems looking stunted when displayed. The height of the vase will affect how the flowers are placed within a room.
How to Choose the Right Vase
For instance, an small bud vase is suitable for a single flower stem placed on a windowsill. Alternatively, you can use a large floor vase for flowering plants with long branch that occupy a large room. It is also important to ensure that the vase is below eye level when placed on a dining table, as it should not obstruct others view of the table.
The shape of the vase will dictate how the flowers behave within the vase. For example, a vase in the shape of a cylinder is common and suitable for various type of floral arrangements. However, a flared vase is suitable for floral design that require the blooms to extend outward in various direction.
The diameter of the opening of the vase is also important; a narrow vase opening is suitable for inserting a single rose or a few tulip into the vase. In contrast, a wide vase opening is not suitable for inserting only a single stem of flowers, as the single stem will fall to one side of the vase opening. When grouping several vases together, it is best to use an odd number of vases.
For example, three or five vases are better than two or four vase of the same size and floral arrangement. Vases can either be clustered together in a group or spread out evenly along a shelf. Support can be used for the stems of flowers.
For complex floral arrangement, you can use floral foam to provide support for the stems as it lock each stem in place. For clear glass vases, marbles and small pebble can also be used for support. These provide weight to hold the flowers in an upright position within the vase; however, they will reveal the glass of the vase.
The material of the vase affect the visual appearance of the flowers. For example, clear glass vases are common; however, frosted glass hide the appearance of stems of flowers. Ceramics and terracotta vase provide a rustic appearance for floral arrangements.
Additionally, metal and brass material provide a more glamorous appearance for floral arrangement. When choosing a vase, the material and size of the vase will ensure that the flowers and vase work together correct.