Luxurious Miniature Christmas Tree
Step by Step Instructions
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Soak the floral foam cone in water. Be careful to not force into the water and oversoak as it can become very fragile and heavy.
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Condition the flowers overnight (or at least for a couple of hours) before you start creating the arrangement to ensure they are fully hydrated.
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Push the cone into the container ensuring that it is straight or level.
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Insert the cane or pick into the top of the cone to aid stability.
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Start by cutting the foliage, hard ruscus into small pieces comprising of 2 or 3 leaves per piece.
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Insert the hard ruscus into the cone creating an even appearance.
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Place the roses in next, followed by the spray roses maintaining an even overall finish.
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Fill in any remaining gaps with the hard ruscus and the rose foliage (if conditioned and suitable).
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Place in a suitable surface away from direct heat sources and keep hydrated.
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To promote the longevity, it is important to water the arrangement. You can either mist with a water spray or remove the arrangement from the position and place on draining board or outside, water, allow to rest and re-position. This will need to be done every couple of days especially in a warm domestic environment.
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Top tip: If you are making up for a dinner party or for your christmas table, you can green up the design in advance and add the roses later to save time.