There is endless enjoyment to be obtained in trying the possibilities of using all kinds of objects as flower containers.

Sometimes these objects are so odd in themselves or perhaps so important that they claim the main interest, and the flowers in them take second place. In fact there are many occasions when flowers are purposely placed casually in an effort to emphasize the container.

If you are perplexed as to how a certain item should be used in a flower arrangement, try to place your flowers following the lines of the design of the container. In this way you will not go far wrong. Again, consider its texture. Opaque and pottery vases call for heavier textured flowers and leaves, whereas some glass and delicate china vases require sheer or fine material to complement their beauty. Watch for these points when viewing the designs throughout this book.

Unusual and Unique Flower Containers Ideas

Here are some flower container ideas:

• A copper tea urn is used as a container for lovely yellow Dahlias, which are framed with plumes of Golden Rod. Crumpled wire netting holds the material in place.

• A red wine glass holds delicate cream Freesias which wakes a dainty arrangement for a narrow mantelshelf.

• A china model of a pipe makes an unusual container for the Michaelmas Daisies. The little ornaments placed to the left complete the scene. Small containers such as these can be used for most oddments leftover from making a large arrangement.

• Red Rambler Roses placed in a vinegar bottle match the red stripe of the lampshade under which they stand.

• An effective wall arrangement made by using a copper warming pan as a container. The Golden Rod and orange coloured Gladioli and Zinniasare held in place by damp Florapak.

• A black plastic frame with front trough holds beige-pink Chrysanthemums.

• An oil funnel painted cream also makes an attractive wall container for long lasting flowers. In both cases Florapak keeps the flowers in place. This absorbent material prevents water spilling.

• Miniature Roses named “Pour Toi” are held by wet sand in a miniature china shoe one-and-a-half inches in length.

• A goblet filled with crumpled wire holds the material for a triangular arrangement of white Spirea, pink Stock and Roses.

• A ring of Plasticine round the neck of a sherry bottle holds a candle firmly and makes an effective holder for the sprigs of yew and holly for a bachelor’s den.

• A straw basket holds early Spring flowers which make an attractive piece for a cottage shelf. The basket is lined with a tin and the flowers are held by crumpled wire. Cut and pinch the stem ends of Anemones to add to their lasting qualities.

• A bright copper kettle holds a swerved arrangement of pink blossom and crimson Tulips. The composition was completed by the addition of a round tray, which stood behind the arrangement and picked up the circular movement of the design.