The physalis, with its bright orange tones, is one of the most popular decorations in autumn. Not only the colors, but also the shape, which is reminiscent of lanterns, make this plant a real eye-catcher. In addition, it still looks attractive even when dry, which is why many people dry the lantern flowers to make them last longer. Either way, they are wonderful for autumn arrangements that you can easily put together yourself.
Chinese lantern flower arrangements can be designed in a variety of ways, including not only any other fall flowers, but also moss, twigs, berries, pine cones, and other things you associate with fall. We will explain to you which basic materials you need and show you a few ideas for inspiration.
What basic materials do you need?
There are some materials that you should always have on hand for flower arrangements, although you can vary some of them depending on the season or mood. The following things are the basis:
- Floral foam
- Materials for making arrangements, such as flowers; fresh or dried flowers as desired
- Container or pad
- possibly floral wire
What containers could you use for the arrangement with Physalis?
In general, bowls, baskets, pots, boxes and whatever else comes into your hands and appeals to you are suitable. Specifically for autumn, a pumpkin is also a great idea, regardless of whether it is real or hollowed out. If you are using low trays where the floral foam would be visible, also consider materials to cover the foam. Moss is well suited if there are not enough materials for planting or you want to use the flowers more sparingly.
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How to arrange arrangements with lantern flowers
Cut the floral foam so that it fits into the selected container. If youuse fresh cut flowersand you want to supply it with water, you should choose a waterproof container and immerse the cut floral foam in water for a while before inserting it so that it can soak up.
If desired, first cover the floral foam with moss. Then you can start plugging. Use longer elements for the background or the middle of the arrangement and gradually work them towards the front or towards the outside. Shorter and bushier elements can also be used to fill gaps.
Beautiful arrangements with lantern flowers and autumn flowers as inspiration
You can create a beautiful decoration with lantern flowers by decorating the physalis with dried flowers orself-dried flowerscombine. Cotton also exudes autumnal cosiness and fits wonderfully into a lantern flower arrangement. The physalis itself can be still green, mature or even partially dried out. She just always seems interesting!
If you want to use the autumn arrangement with lantern flowers as a table decoration, low decorative bowls look very goodpresent on a tree diskcan.
DieJapanese artfor arranging flowers is also very popular on our continent and looks particularly good in modern facilities. Take a metal flower box (or a decorative bowl), fill it with floral foam and cover it with moss. Then insert several physalis stems into the foam. These can stand upright up to a certain length. You can distribute additional decorative elements around the edges: decorative pumpkins, autumn flowers and berries, for example.
A basket as a container is somehow particularly autumnal, don't you think? If it suits your interior, you can choose it as the basis for any arrangements with lantern flowers. Here you can see a vertical flower arrangement in which the less stable flower stems are supported with the help of floral wire. The combination of physalis, sunflowers, freesias and chrysanthemums creates a beautiful color play of yellow and orange tones.
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