How to Make Delphinium Bouquets

Delphinium can be arranged into an elegant bouquet.

The delphinium flower is a bud that grows almost like a cone or column, with small flowers that grow in various shades of blue, from light to dark.You can arrange the delphinium into a beautiful bouquet that looks as if it came from a professional florist's shop. Using just a few basic materials, the bouquet will be a sophisticated and elegant arrangement for your home or can be given to a friend as a hostess gift.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Vase
• Water
• Rubber band
• Paper towel
• Aluminum foil
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Snip the ends off each delphinium stem, cutting at a 45-degree angle.

2. Place the stems in a vase of water for at least 60 minutes to keep the buds perked up.

3. Hold the stems together in a bunch, tying them together with a rubber band at the top of the stems where the stem meets the bud.

4. Soak a paper towel in water and wrap it around the ends of the stems to keep them hydrated.

5. Wrap a piece of aluminum foil around the paper towel to keep it in place.

6. Tie a blue ribbon around the rubber band to conceal the rubber band. The blue ribbon will tie in nicely with the color of the delphinium.

References

• All Wedding Ideas: Do it Yourself Wedding Bouquets