Select your flower frog, and choose a vessel

Place your flower frog in the centre of your vessel – this could be a shallow bowl, plate or decorative dish, or a larger plant pot if you prefer your flower frog to be hidden.

Fill your vase with cold water

Add enough water to cover the top of the brass pins on the flower frog – this will give your flowers something to drink, and help to keep your display looking fresh for as long as possible.

Trim your stems

Snip the ends of your flower stems in a straight line to help them stand up. Different heights are key to the sculptural silhouette of ikebana, so you don’t need your stems to all be the same size – in fact, we’d encourage the opposite.

Start creating your display

Begin from the outside and work your way into the centre. If you have foliage or branches, you might want to begin with these, as they’re the more sculptural stems in your selection. If you're just using flowers, add your focal blooms first.

Last chance to receive your complimentary vase

Pick up a complimentary Brass Vase* when you purchase a hand-tied bouquet. Simply add both your flowers and vase to your basket to receive it for free. Be quick – this offer ends at midnight.