Ever wondered how to make a Christmas pot wreath, we can help, its easier than you think. A simple arrangement of collected or foraged foliage can give a stunning result.
The pot wreaths can be any shape or size but we find the small pot is popular for adding colour to a loved ones grave over Christmas.
How to start
What you may need
- Something to cut the foliage, secateurs for instance.
- a container, this can be a flower pot, bowl or something bigger, for out side make sure it has drainage holes, if it is for inside use one that holds water.
- to fill the container, use something that will provide support and moisture like wet oasis (florist supplies), sand or compost
- Foliage, this can be from your garden or foraged on walks. You can buy fresh Christmas foliage or use some Christmas tree trimmings
- You might need some florist wires to attach cones, berries or decorations
- you might like to buy some decorations or Christmas picks just make sure they are waterproof.
Step by step
Find some foliage
If you have a look in your garden or when you are out walking, you will find lots of different evergreen foliage. Pick different textures and colours. Brightly coloured stems, cones, berries and seed heads are also worth collecting.
Trim them to size
You need to cut your foliage to about 15 cm (6″) long.
Cones, berries and seed heads can have wires attached this will make it easier to add to your pot
Choose a pot
We have used a standard 10 cm pot with an oasis block, you could use sand or compost. If you use a bigger pot, bowl or trough just use bigger pieces of foliage.
Lay out the first layer
lay out the first layer around the pot, it will help you plan the design and you can check if you have enough stems.
Start inserting the pieces
Start pushing the stems into the oasis or sand, put them in at an angle about 30 degrees.
Add another layer
Start adding another layer, at a slightly steeper angle, taking care to fill in any gaps in the first layer. Use contrasting colours and textures
Add another layer
Start adding another layer, at a slightly steeper angle, taking care to fill in any gaps in the previous layer. Use contrasting colours and textures
Add middle layer
Start adding the middle layer, at a steep angle, taking care to fill in any gaps in the previous layer. Use contrasting colours and textures
Why not add some decorations
You could go natural with cones, berries or cinnamon sticks use wires to position them
A wide range of decorations
You could go really glitzy, add waterproof decorations, use wires to position them
Finished pot
Now give your pot a good watering, you don’t need to worry about the weather, the foliage will last well into the New year. If you use it inside keep it topped up with water.
