Cyclinder Centerpiece

Simply Impressive- Protea Arrangement!

I love to add flowers to any get together, party or event… and it doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact the simpler the better… and I love it when the simple things look super impressive. Then everyone gets excited- that’s the beauty of flowers- they make ANYTHING better.

This week’s simple protea project is a perfect centerpiece- it includes candle-light and submerged flowers- what could be better. It seems that nothing really gets people’s attention faster than flowers ‘underwater’… it holds a bit of mystery- magic- and magnification- the flowers look a little bigger underwater- and that’s exciting.

This simple impressive centerpiece is easy to create with floating Candles, pin cushion protea and two vases!

This simple impressive centerpiece is easy to create with floating Candles, pin cushion protea and two vases!

You need two cylinder vases- about the same diameter as a pin cushion protea (I know the Pin Cushion is actually a Leptospermum… but everyone calls them protea… so I surrender! (hehehe). Two sizes of vases is ideal… your floating candles are key- and they can match, coordinate, compliment or contrast… It’s up to you! You need a floating candle for each vase- Need to get some Floating Candles???

You can also use one, two or several colors of pin cushions- that’s up to you too! Another great thing about flowers- they are easy- and all go together so you really can’t go wrong! I used 4 Pins in one Vase and 3 in the other- that’s dictated by the height of the vase. I cut them off the stem- this is a great project for a broken flower too… it’s a great way to reuse and reclaim an accident!

Pincushion Blooms blaze in the sun- at Resendiz Brothers Farm!

Pincushion Blooms blaze in the sun- at Resendiz Brothers Farm!

Place the Flower head into the vase- and then stack them… adding water as you go… this makes each flower hold the previous flower in place… and then the floating candle – holds them all down under the water! Flowers naturally float… they all do… so this is why this works- and looks so great! You could also do it with open rose blooms… or hydrangea blossoms… get creative and be inventive! You have the power!

Want to review the video- here’s the link to this Protea Long-Term Beauty on Public Television!

I use ice cold water- and I don’t add any flower nutrients or flower food- that will just make the water a bit cloudy and won’t help make them last longer as they are submerged- the flower head is submerged and that is the more delicate part of the flower- and it starts to degrade quickly- so this centerpiece is only good for about 24-36 hours… you can extend it by adding a CVBn Tablet (or gerbera pill) from Chrysal- here’s the link…

The CVBn Tablet helps keep the bacteria production in check- and may allow it last about 48 hours… but by then- the water will start to cloud… it’s just natural.  Give this project a try- you’re going to love how simple it is- and how impressed your guests are with the finished product- You bask in the Glory- that’s Flower Power my friend!