Bouquet idea: colourful flowers to ward off winter

Make a cool-weather statement with petals in bright shades

Banish the grey skies of winter with a bouquet full of the colours of the tropics. Orchids recall jungle climes, while seasonal amaryllis gives a splash of vibrancy. Balance these bold flowers with lisianthus and hydrangea for a sculptural bouquet that feels like a holiday.

Bouquet with amaryllis, orchid, lisianthus, hydrangea Christmas Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk

You will need

This is a substantial flower arrangement, with big, thick stems. When choosing a vase for this bouquet recipe, bear this in mind, and pick a wide, tall vase that can easily support flowers like amaryllis.

Work in layers

Ask your local florist to create the arrangement for you, or take the stems home and try it yourself.

To build the flower sculpture, begin with a base of hydrangeas, then build up a body of lisianthus, before arranging the long-stemmed amaryllis and tropical orchids. The end result is a standout bouquet that promises a bright, bold future for the year. Place the flowers on the kitchen table or mantlepiece, where they can shine to their hearts’ content.