The Prettiest Pom: Make an Elegant Rose Topiary Tree

A mass of just one variety of flower can create an eye-catching display. This rose topiary has been made at a small-size, but it can be recreated on a much larger scale. Place this handsome design on a desk, a hall table or a side table.

Excerpted from Fresh Flower Arranging
Filed under: Roses, Flowers, Centerpieces, How To, Vases

Materials

Flowers and Foliage
1 bundle of birch twigs
15 'Mimi Eden' spray roses open and in bud
moss

If you can't find spray roses, use spray carnations. Bamboo makes a fine substitute for birch twigs.

Other Materials
opaque vase (8 inches high)
raffia
florist's scissors
cellophane
1 block floral foam
1 small floral foam ball

Prepare the Birch Twigs

Tie the bundle of birch twigs securely with a length of raffia about 4-5 inches up from the base of the bundle. Tie the ends of the twigs with another length of raffia. Cut the branched tips of the birch twigs off just above the top raffia tie. The twigs should be slightly shorter than the vase.