Burgundy & Blush Artificial Flower Arrangement

Two flowers are doing almost all the work here, and doing it well. Pale pink extra-large peonies open wide with generous, ruffled heads in soft blush tones. Burgundy English roses sit between them with that deep, layered look inspired by classic garden varieties.

The contrast between them is what carries the arrangement — soft and bright against rich and warm, with enough difference in bloom shape to keep things interesting.

Pink hypericum berries add fine, clustered detail between the larger heads, their stems rising slightly above the peonies with small buds that catch the eye without competing. Ivy with purple berries trails at the edges to soften the outline, and ficus leaves fill in around the base with glossy, deep green that frames the colour above.

At 56cm, the blooms sit close together deliberately. It gives it the feel of a tight, hand-tied bunch rather than something placed stem by stem. Suits a bedside table, dressing table, coffee table or anywhere you want something with real colour in a smaller footprint. A round or bulb-shaped vase works well to match the compact shape.

Fresh peonies cost a fortune and last about five days. These hold their shape and colour indefinitely. Considerably better value by week two.