Viburnum (snowball trees) are great to arrange with because they are so lush and full. Just remember to give them a nice clean diagonal cut with clean shears and then a little vertical slice, just like you would with lilacs. For this arrangement, I mixed them with:
Green Hellebores
Lily of the Valley
Heuchara Blossoms
Blueberry Blossoms
Strawberry Blossoms + Greens
Lemon Balm
Sweet Woodruff
I placed it in a handmade cream-colored, ceramic container and I think it suits the arrangement perfectly.
Hope you Enjoy!
I absolutely enjoy! This is beautiful. I never knew what those lovely flowers were called. Virburnum... I'll have to remember that. And is there a more precious flower than Lily of the Valley??
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | May 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM
This is simply sweet!
Posted by: The Perfect Palette | May 13, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Absolutely divine
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | May 13, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I love virburnum! They were used for part of my centerpieces.
Posted by: Jen @ Green Wedding Shoes | May 13, 2009 at 01:24 PM
What kind of shears do you recommend? Is there one type that is best? My lilacs might have lasted longer if I had taken better care after getting them home.
oh, and love the colors!
Posted by: Jaime | May 13, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Hey Jaime,
I like using these bonsai scissors: http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod810086p&categoryId=cat840001p&sku=810086p
In fact, I need some new ones! I also love to use Felco pruners.
Lilacs can be really tempermental. There are always one or two stems that wilt no matter what you do:)
Posted by: chelsea | May 13, 2009 at 01:44 PM
oh yes, they are just lovely.
Posted by: cindy : quaint | May 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM
oh, so beautiful! i needed a little mental break from my job right now and thought "chelsea will have something perfect." and i was right. thank you!
Posted by: Laura. | May 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Regarding the "little vertical slice": Do you cut a slice into the stem up how far? Only one slice so the bottom is in two halves? Had I done this, my lilacs probably would have lasted at least a day longer.
Also, water temperature...what is a good temperature water for flowers?
Posted by: Sara | May 13, 2009 at 02:08 PM
I love it. This is the first time I have noticed the flower of the week. I like it a lot I will keep my out for it now.
Posted by: Rich | May 13, 2009 at 02:18 PM
v.g. questions sara!
The slice should be about an inch. Just to sort of split the stem. Some people suggest crushing the stems since they are woody, but that sort of destroys their method of drinking water. This is just a more subtle approach and it usually works really well for me.
I like to use very cold water if the flowers are already opened quite a bit and I want them to last. If I want them to open, I use lukewarm and if I am reviving somthing half-dead I submerge it in very hot water.
OK, hope that helps!!
Posted by: chelsea | May 13, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Hee! Rich- probably because it's more like a flower of the month. I am not very good at keeping it up. There is a category to the left that houses all the posts though if you are interested:)
Posted by: chelsea | May 13, 2009 at 02:52 PM
it's just perfect
Posted by: kimberly LaMar-Damiani | May 13, 2009 at 04:04 PM
oh this is so pretty and delicate! i love your 'flower of the week' feature, i never knew what these lovelies were called.
Posted by: erica | May 13, 2009 at 04:11 PM
gorgeous... the color combo is amazing!!! viburnum is one of my favorites. i can look at them all day long!
Posted by: peggy | May 13, 2009 at 04:20 PM
I almost bought some this morning at the market but ended up going for sweet peas.
Posted by: Mary-Laure | May 13, 2009 at 05:10 PM
we always pass by our secret viburnum bush here on the vineyard!
Posted by: Jamie | May 13, 2009 at 06:24 PM
so sweet and pretty.
and i spy the domino book of decorating! such a great book. i won it on someone's blog give-away.
Posted by: Georgia | May 13, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Oh, I want one for my desk.
Posted by: Betsy | May 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Simply gorgeous! I love bright green and yellow flowers.
Posted by: Alysia | May 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM
This arrangement is so beautiful! You have such wonderful taste :)
Posted by: Karen | May 14, 2009 at 07:03 PM
what exquisite bouquets ~ delightfully fresh!
i especially love each little blossom on the virburnums ~ a bouquet themselves ...
the first image is a particularly lovely composition ...
thank you thank you!
prairiegirl
Posted by: PrairieGirl | May 18, 2009 at 01:10 PM