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'Pretty in Pink' Low Flower Arrangement

Pretty shades pf pink from pale carnations to old-fashioned roses to wine-dark asters make this low flower arrangement deeply romantic and a welcome change to the usual romantic flower arrangements in reds. The dense cluster of roses fills the room with delightful scent. This arrangement, made in a shallow container is also perfect for a table centerpiece.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Bowl with grid 1. Choose a shallow, wide mouthed container for this arrangement. We have used a clear glass bowl. China, metal or any other material bowl will also look good.

2. This arrangement requires it's 'frog' to be made. Attach strips of floral tape across the wide top of the bowl at 1/2 inch intervals to make a grid which will support all the flower stems. See picture to the right.

3. About 3/4th of the total flowers are simple, old-fashioned roses. The rest of the flowers may be any flowers in shades of pink. Make sure you have flowers in every shade of pink from pale and hot pinks to wine-colored.

4. Trim the stems of all the flowers. For low arrangements like this one, the tallest stems should be about twice as long as the container is deep. Remove all foliage from the stems which will be seen above the grid.

A single red candle inserted in the middle of the arrangement into the grid will create a romantic ambience 5. Fill the bowl with water and start inserting the stems into the grid. Start with the larger blooms and fill in with the smaller ones making a dense cluster.

6. To give the arrangement a canopy-like look use flowers with longer stems at the top center. Cover the rim of the bowl with blooms. Make sure the tape is not seen from anywhere.

7. A single red candle inserted in the middle of the arrangement into the grid will create a romantic ambience if using this arrangement for a dinner table.

Note: This arrangement is circular in shape. Take care to cover the rim of the container with the blooms and give the arrangement a raised look at the center by using flowers with longer stems at the center. If adding a candle to the arrangement, do it before starting to add the flowers.