Staying Connected
Four Oasis wreaths represent the different parts of a family. The circular shape symbolizes infinity and enduring connection. Lily Grass also connects the individual wreaths structurally: the long leaves are directed toward one another and tied together. Lilium ‘Brindisi’ defines the floral composition. Achillea ‘Neonglow Ember New Red’, arranged low in the composition, adds color and depth, while Gleichenia polypodioides, coral fern, and Asparagus setaceus provide delicate branching and movement. The soft plumes of Lagurus ovatus, rabbit’s-tail grass, contrast with the cleaner lines. Begonia leaves and Cotinus add depth.
A Botanical Landscape
The flowers of Vanda ‘Jeff Leatham’ are arranged on water tubes positioned above the composition. The tubes are wrapped in Oasis’s naturally biodegradable twine, making the technique a visible part of the design. At the center lies a small garden landscape of Sempervivum. Soil has been removed from beneath the plants, creating variations in height and thus a sense of relief. Curcuma fruits in various sizes bring rhythm to the arrangement; the delicate branches of Talinum ‘Long John’ add movement. The result is a stylized botanical landscape at the intersection of gardening and floral art.
Rhythm from the Sea and the Garden
Two Oasis BioLine BioWave bases are joined together to form a single funeral arrangement. Scallop shells and dried coral add rhythm to the composition. At the base, Pascal combines the blossoms of Cotinus “Royal Purple” with the delicate foliage of Ruscus. Shortly cut buds of Lilium ‘Apricot Fudge’ provide accents among the greenery, while Helleborus ‘Classic Grace’ rises up from the arrangement. The airy flowers of Sanguisorba ‘Red Dream’ and small pieces of Asparagus setaceus soften the transition between the floral arrangement and the casket.
Lines Across a Heart of Peonies
The fully open flowers of Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ form a compact surface in which the outline of the center remains recognizable. Overlaying this is a refined interplay of lines created by Asparagus setaceus. Small sections of foliage are mounted on wire and wrapped in fine bouillon wire. Individual Sedum leaves strung on wire form a second green line running through the arrangement. Rosettes of Sempervivum are taken from the parent plant and secured to the center with pins in a clearly defined pattern. The repetition of the geometric rosettes contrasts with the full peonies and gives the design rhythm and an artisanal character.
Between a rosette and a line
The distinctive shape of the open Oasis floral foam base remains visible in this design. Sempervivum rosettes were cut from the parent plant and attached directly to the base with headpins. Flowers and buds of Lilium ‘Apricot Fudge’ add various stages of development and soft apricot hues. Long strands of Flexigrass are woven through the floral arrangement, connecting the compact plant rosettes with the other materials. The seed heads of Scabiosa stellata provide a graphic accent; finely branched sections of Asparagus setaceus soften the transitions. In this way, compact and airy structures alternate within the open heart shape.
Growing freely on the box
This casket arrangement is, of course, arranged loosely, creating a casual, botanical look. The foliage of Caladium and Alocasia ‘Polly’ provides bold shapes, contrasting with the delicate textures of Asparagus setaceus and Asparagus densiflorus. Low-growing Allium schubertii introduces a graphic interplay of lines to the base; Moluccella laevis, also known as Irish bells, adds vertical lines. The grayish hue of the Asplenium fern complements the casket lid. Panicles of Ammi majus and the soft pink flowers of Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ soften the composition. A single flower of Clematis ‘Amazing Kyiv’ provides a subtle finishing touch.