Slate-blue and white artificial dahlia arrangement in a glass vase (35cm)

Description

The slate-blue flowers in this Donmills arrangement are softened by white blooms and eucalyptus, giving the display a gentle, slightly silvery character. Taller leaves rise above the rounded dahlias, so the outline has some movement rather than forming a solid ball of flowers.

Underneath is a patterned glass vase with a twine tie and wooden heart detail. The container gives the arrangement a finished look from the base upwards, and its darker appearance provides a pleasing contrast with the pale petals.

A restful colour combination

Blue and white works particularly well in rooms where you want a little colour without a bright floral accent. Place the arrangement beside cream upholstery, grey-blue cushions or white-painted furniture, or use it to soften a darker wooden cabinet. The foliage helps connect those cool flower colours to natural materials elsewhere in the room.

At approximately 35cm high, it can provide a useful focal point on a side table or a console beneath a picture. Check the space above it if it is going on a shelf: the upper sprigs need room to stand freely. A clear area around the vase allows the varied foliage to show properly.

A vase chosen to suit the flowers

Both the flowers and glass container are included. That saves the guesswork of matching the bunch to a vase with a suitable height and opening. The twine and small hanging decorations give the display a relaxed finish, making it easy to use in a lived-in room rather than only on a formal dining table.

After unpacking, separate any compressed blooms and spread the outer greenery gradually. Turn the vase as you work so the arrangement looks balanced from the angles you will actually see. You can keep it slightly fuller at the front when it is sitting against a wall.

Natural-looking colours that owners enjoy

Customers choosing the blue version have praised its colour, the quality of the vase and the way the flowers sit at a suitable height above it. Several describe it as a pleasing living-room display or gift. One owner particularly enjoyed using it in a sunny part of the house where fresh flowers had not lasted well.

The fabric blooms need no watering or regular replacement. A light dusting is usually enough to keep the layers looking tidy, and the vase can be wiped carefully when you clean the surrounding surface. It is an unlit arrangement, so there are no cables to conceal. If you prefer a different floral palette, other colour options are available in the range.