Create a Custom Floral Arrangement with Heinen’s 3-for-$18 Floral
When it comes to affordable florist-quality flowers, Heinen’s Floral Department is the place to go! Sourced from local, regional, and international growers, Heinen’s exceeds expectations of traditional grocery store flowers with the freshest, brightest, and most long lasting selection. Whether you’re seeking fresh floral for birthdays, graduations, or anniversaries, a seasonal planter for your porch, or a bouquet for your everyday table, you’re guaranteed to find it in Heinen’s Floral Department.
For customers looking for the perfect balance of cost and quality, the 3-for-$18 section of Heinen’s Floral Department has you covered! Overflowing with an assortment of fresh, colorful, small bouquets, Heinen’s 3-for-$18 floral selection allows customers to mix and match their favorite blooms to create custom bouquets and flower arrangements for less than $20. The selection of floral changes with the seasons, so you can easily create custom arrangements that match any occasion.
Read on for tips and tricks for creating the perfect floral arrangement from Heinen’s 3-for-$18 section!
Step 1: Develop a Vision and Gather the Flowers
Creating your own flower arrangement starts with developing a vision and finding the right florals to bring it to life. When choosing flowers, consider the season, the environment where the arrangement will live, and the type of vase you want to use.
Once you have your vision, visit Heinen’s 3-for-$18 floral section and choose three small bouquets from the seemingly endless assortment of fresh florals. You can choose three bouquets of the same flower in different colors, three bouquets of the same flower in the same color, three bouquets of different flowers in complementing colors, or three bouquets of different flowers in the same color.
If you choose different flowers and colors, its best to make sure the colors and textures complement one another. Nature is often the best place to find this inspiration.
Step 2: Choose a Vase
Once you’ve selected your flowers it’s time to choose a vase. Home retail stores and thrift stores are all great places to shop for vases. Household items such as pitchers, bottles, and mason jars make great vases as well.
Be sure to consider the occasion, season, and environment when selecting a vase to ensure it complements the space where it will live.
Step 3: Prepare the Flowers and Vase for the Arrangement
Once you have your flowers and vase, cut the flower stems with floral shears or a sharp knife. The way you cut the flowers can make all the difference in how long they last. The stems of a flower should be cut at a 45-degree angle. The flower stems should be no more than one-and-a-half to two times the height of a vase.
Also, make sure to remove any leaves that will be underwater to avoid bacteria growth, which can cause your flowers to rot.
Clean your vase thoroughly before adding fresh water. Next, add the packet of plant preservatives, which is included with all bouquets from Heinen’s.
Step 4: Build the Arrangement
Now, it’s time add the flowers. Begin by placing two stems in the middle of your vase in different directions. Then start adding more flowers, working around the outside edges in a circular motion. Turn the arrangement as you work to make sure it looks even and adjust as needed.
Step 5: Care for the Arrangement
Place the arrangement out of direct sunlight and refresh the water every few days. While you’re at it, trim the stems, too! All of these steps will help prolong the life of your arrangement.
