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Fresh flowers are one of the best ways to spruce up a dull room, decorate for a dinner party, or tell someone they’re loved. But a flower bouquet’s beauty diminishes if it is placed in a container that is distracting or simply doesn’t fit the flowers. At Laurel Grove Florist in Port Jervis, NY, bouquet to vase pairing is an art. They have a few tips to offer as you find that perfect look for your arrangement.

The style of the flower should match the style of its container. For instance, classically sophisticated flowers, like roses or peonies, shine in vintage cut and pedestal vases. But cheerful and laidback flowers, like sunflowers and daisies, are comfortable in Mason jars, metal buckets, and other farmhouse containers. For everything in between, it’s fun to experiment with tall, short, fluted, and trumpet shaped vases.

Greenhouse FlowersIt’s also important to consider the flowers’ needs. Flowers with long stems, like sunflowers, gerbera daisies, and tulips, do best in tall vases that provide needed support for their supple stems and keep them from falling over. Other flowers, like lilies, need fresh water daily. Using a flared vase makes it easier to change the water out.

The size of your flower arrangement will make a big difference as you select a vase for it. A large vase with a broad mouth is great for full bouquets, while a small bubble vase will fill out a smaller bouquet. For those romantic single-flower gestures, a bud vase is perfect and looks elegant on a shelf or breakfast tray.

Laurel Grove Florist grows most of the flowers that they sell, only ordering those that cannot thrive in their Port Jarvis greenhouses. Their lovely shop and gardens have been family-owned and -operated for over a hundred years. Call them at (845) 856-2713 or order fresh flowers on their website.

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