European Entryway Arrangement - Sunflowers In Moss Covered Container

For an European organic look, try wrapping your container in moss and ivy.

Photo:  A moss and ivy covered container filled with sunflowers, yellow with brown centered mums for a wild flower feel.

Photo:  A smaller version I did for a friend's birthday.


Florist supplies and mechanics needed for this project:
A large galvanized bucket vase
Florist tape
Florist knife
Plumber's putty or double sided sticky tape

Flower needed for 1 arrangement:
2 grower's bunches of sunflowers (16 to 20 heads)
1 bunch of yellow mums with brown centers
1 grower's bunch of green misty
Sheet moss
1 grower's bunch of ivy
1 grower's bunch  of salal (lemon leaf)
Yellow and white accent field flowers (2 bunches)

How to do it yourself video tutorial:

Part 1:


Part2:

How To Make A Sunflower Topiary Centerpiece

Nothing says Summer has arrived more than the vibrant colors of sunflowers.  In this tutorial, I will cover how to make yourself a sunflower topiary trimmed with ivy and yellow with brown centered mums as an accent flower.

Photo:  Sunflower topiary - designed by Brandy Spears.


Photo: Detail view of sunflower topiary - design by Brandy Spears.


Photo detail: Outdoor shot of sunflower topiary with natural lighting - design by Brandy Spears.


Whether designing this topiary for a summer party, wedding reception centerpiece, for yourself or aas a gift to a friend, you'll find out by watching my how to do it yourself video tutorial exactly how simple this design can be.

Flowers needed for 1 topiary:
9 sunflowers with straight long stems
1/2 bunch of salal (lemon leaf)
1/2 bunch of scented mint geranium
4 stems of small yellow mum with brown center
6 long pieces of ivy

Floral supplies and mechanics needed:
Sharp floral knife
Florist tape
1/2 brick of florist foam
Pottery container with a 5" opening 

How to do it yourself tutorial:


Have fun designing!
Brandy