DIY Mother’s Day Floral Centerpiece

Add a burst of color to your Mother’s Day brunch with your own spring flower arrangement. Here is a handy guide to help you dress up your table with warm thoughts of the season using curly willow, green mini hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, roses and light touches of foliage with wax flower accents.

1. Use a vase that has been thoroughly washed and rinsed with hot, soapy water to eliminate bacteria. To preserve the life of the flowers, add a packet of flower preservatives to the vase, then add fresh water according to the packet’s directions. The water should be close to room temperature.

2. Begin by placing curly willow in the interior of the vase. This step will create a grid to help hold the flowers in place.

3. Add the green mini hydrangeas. Cut the stem, then scrape it gently so it can draw water more easily. This will allow the flowers to continue to open and give them extra life. Place the mini hydrangeas closer to the top of the vase to create depth.

4. Cut the stems of gerbera daisies using a clean knife or pair of snips, leaving enough of the stem attached so the flowers sit about an inch and a half above the top of the vase. This flower is delicate, so be careful not to break the bloom when adding it to your design. Place the cut stem in water as quickly as possible to prevent air from entering the stems. Use this as the dominant flower for your arrangement. A quick tip to remember is to use an odd number of each flower variety in your arrangement to create visual interest and balance.

5. Add the roses. These will continue to open, so consider this when placing them in your design.

6. To finish the arrangement, add touches of mixed foliage and wax flowers. Remember, your design’s balance of color, size and shape are all important elements.

Need help designing the perfect centerpiece for Mom? Visit our floral department and ask one of our designers to create a personal bouquet or arrangement with your mom’s favorite blooms!