Dancing flames

The base of this playful arrangement is a clay-formed element supported by three slender wire-wrapped legs, giving the whole a light and almost floating appearance. From this base comes fiery Gloriosa, whose curling petals are reminiscent of dancing flames. Red Chrysanthemum, moss and whimsical branches enhance the playful character, while subtle green textures and flowering spikes of Lomandra accentuate the upward movement. This arrangement explores the boundary between floral art and sculptural expression.

'My preference is for local seasonal materials'

Erik Lockley creates worlds of movement, tension and balance. Flower wizard or botanical morphologist or innovative artist with flowers and plants is how he describes himself. 'I have a passion for flora and have been experimenting with plants, branches and berries and basically everything that belongs to plants for many years.'

His modern creations with a classical touch are beautifully balanced yet contain tension. 'I meticulously follow the golden section in my floral design. For competitions and larger commissions, I first make sketches which I then translate into models. This allows me to assess whether the proportions are correct and whether the piece is technically feasible. I like to build structures that support but also tell stories of harmony, durability and elegance.'

'My preference is for local seasonal materials - you don't always have to reach for imported flowers. I've also been working with recycled materials all my life, something that now fits perfectly within the trend of sustainability.'

Transparent spring wreath

The base of this transparent spring wreath is an Oasis Floral Foam Bio ring wrapped with wicker. The wreath's basic filling is made up of Eustoma in pale green and pink shades and pale pink Alstroemeria. Yellow-orange Anigozanthos, Crocosmia and purple Clematis provide additional color accents. After processing the flowers, the wreath is loosely wrapped several more times with wicker.

Circle of blue grapes

First, two different sizes of Oasis Biolit Bio bowls were filled with branches after which the flowers were incorporated into them. Floral materials used: Narcissus, Clematis, Crocosmia, Sanguisorba and Salix. The edge of the floral foam is finished off with Muscari balls sandwiched between the floral foam and the edge of the bowls. Butterflies folded from paper add to the spring feel.

Wooden flower

Stacking several wooden discs in a ring shape around an Oasis Floral Foam Bio cylinder and gluing them together with hot glue creates a fun and reusable base. Before use, the floral foam is wrapped with foil, then slid into the center of the substrate. An assortment of pastel-colored flowers, Chrysanthemum, Ranunculus, Rosa, Dianthus, Crocosmia, Clematis, Eustoma, Gloriosa, creates a fresh spring look.

Floral heart in trend colors

In a water-saturated Oasis Floral Foam Bio heart, fresh flowers are inserted in soft colors, matching the color scheme of the Pantone trend color 2025: Mocha. To make the heart shape a little convex, it is important to start from the outside and work the flowers a little bit longer each time towards the center so that you get a 3D effect. Floral materials: Chrysanthemum, Dianthus, Rosa, Eustoma, Ranunculus and Crocosmia.