The Flower Container Types Available In The Market

Here are some of the flower container types that you could choose.

Urns

An urn is a tall vase with a base and actually used to store a cremated person's ashes. But, it can also be used as a flower container.

It is suitable for making large arrangements, those that decorate the entrance of a house.

Baskets

Baskets are one of the popular flower container types. You can choose to use with handle or without handle baskets. Wire baskets or rattan baskets.

When you do fruit baskets, you must use baskets. You can also decorate the basket to become a flower girl basket.

It serves many purposes in floral arranging and something a florist cannot do without.

Glass vases

Glass vases are used when you just place a bunch of flowers in them to create a flower bouquet. It is clear and transparent.

That's why it is best to just show the stems in the water. No arrangement is actually needed. But make sure the combination of flowers you choose is right.

You could also put single flower type in the glass vase, like 12 stems of calla lilies. And, you've got yourself a flower bouquet.

Ceramic vases

Ceramic vases are also like glass vases but they are not transparent. Ceramic vases comes in various colours and shapes.

Grapevine wreaths

Grapevine wreaths are specifically used to make wreaths. You can buy them at craft stores and is available is many diameters.

You can make door wreaths, Christmas wreaths or Thanksgiving wreaths with it.

Metal containers

Metal containers are like aluminium buckets, or any other metal containers. They work just like any other flower containers but their surface is shining.

So, choosing the right flower type and colour is critical.

Trays

Trays are shallow containers. So, the flower arrangements should be made shallow, while maintaining a good proportion.

Trays are usually made of wood or rattan.

Boxes

Boxes can be used as floral containers, too. A strong box can last a long time. Boxes have many varieties,too.

You can have any colour or shape you want, but make sure it matches your interior decor.

Flower arrangements in boxes can be made as gifts, too. You can giveaway the flower arrangements as birthday gifts or whenvisiting a sick friend at the hospital.

Foams

Floral foam can also be used as floral containers. There are many ways to do this.

Look here for wonderful ideas on how to transform your foam into lovely 'containers'.

Terra cotta pots

People used to use terra cotta pots outdoors for their plants and flowers. But, not anymore. You can also makea flower arrangement using terra cotta pots as the container.

With a little more creativity, you can paint the pots with bright colours and designs to make it more attractive.

Decorate your kitchen with them. They are available with many shapes and sizes.

These are some of the flower container types available in the market. Of course, I'll be adding to this list if I came across something new.

In the mean time, I'd like to help you choose a floral container for your flower arrangement project. Click here for tips on choosing a floral container.

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