Artificial Florals & Floral Stems

Silk roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas, peonies, magnolias and wildflower sprays, picked for wreath makers and floral designers. Most stems run 14in to 36in,... Learn more

Silk roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas, peonies, magnolias and wildflower sprays, picked for wreath makers and floral designers. Most stems run 14in to 36in, with short picks and 40in+ blooming branches at either end. Many have a wire core so they can be cut and bent to shape; check each product page for details. Items are priced individually, so you can buy exactly what a design needs. Brian designs with the products he sells.

 

with short picks and 40in+ blooming branches at either end. Many have a wire core so they can be cut and bent to shape; check each product page for details. Items are priced individually, so you can buy exactly what a design needs. Brian designs with the products he sells.  

How to choose artificial florals for a wreath or arrangement

The six things that decide whether a floral looks right on the base, the way Brian explains them on a live.

Match stem length to the base

Most stems here run 14in to 36in. For a 24in grapevine or work wreath, 18–26in stems cut down cleanly; 30in and longer branches suit door swags, tall arrangements and centerpieces. Most product titles include the length.

Stems, sprays, bushes and picks are different tools

A stem is one flower on one wire, for focal blooms. A spray branches into several smaller heads and adds movement. A bush is several stems joined at one base and is the fastest way to fill a wreath. A pick is short, for tucking into deco mesh, swags and small containers.

Read the x-number before you order

“x3” or “x6” is the number of stems or blooms on one piece. The price is per piece, not per bloom, so a x3 ranunculus at $7.50 is three ranunculus on one base.

Pick the material for where it will live

Materials vary by product and manufacturer. The range includes fabric (silk-style) petals, velvet and lace-edge finishes on some fall and Christmas lines, and florals sold as Real Touch for arrangements seen up close. Check the product page for material and wiring details; if a listing doesn't say, contact us before ordering.

Build in odd numbers

Three or five of a focal flower reads as natural; two or four reads as symmetrical. Pair each focal bloom with a filler such as waxflower, thistle or berries, then finish with greenery.

Buy for the design, not the box

Everything is sold by the piece, so a single wreath can use two roses, one hydrangea spray and one waxflower without buying a case. Shipping in the continental US is a flat $11 however many stems you add.

Artificial florals FAQs

A stem is a single flower on one wire and is used for focal blooms. A spray branches into several smaller heads on one stem and adds movement and fill. A bush is several stems joined at one base (the x3, x5 or x12 in the title) and is the quickest way to fill a wreath. A pick is short, usually under 16 inches, for tucking into deco mesh, swags and small containers.

Lengths run from short picks to 40 inches and over for blooming branches, and most product titles include the length. Many stems have a wire core and can be cut with wire cutters, bent to shape and separated into sections; others are trimmed rather than bent. Check the product page for details before cutting.

 As a rule of thumb, three to five focal blooms (roses, peonies, hydrangeas, magnolias), two or three filler sprays (waxflower, thistle, berries, wildflowers) and a base of greenery. Use odd numbers of the focal flower and cut bushes into sections to spread them around the base.

Materials vary by product and by manufacturer. Across the range you will find fabric (silk-style) petals, velvet and lace-edged finishes on some fall and Christmas lines, and florals sold as Real Touch. Check the product page for material and construction details; if a listing doesn't say, contact us before ordering.

Real Touch is the name manufacturers give to florals made to look and feel closer to fresh flowers than standard fabric petals. The exact material varies by maker and product. Look for "Real Touch" in the product title or description, and check the product page for details.

Most artificial florals are made for indoor use. Some pieces hold up on a covered porch or behind a storm door, but direct sun fades fabric petals and rain damages velvet, glitter and Real Touch finishes. Check the individual product page before using any floral outdoors; only items described as UV-resistant are intended for sun exposure.

Shipping in the continental US is a flat $11. For Alaska, Hawaii and Canada rates, processing times and combining orders, see our shipping policy.

Returns are accepted for items that arrive damaged or when the wrong item was sent. Inspect your order when it arrives and email brian@brianlanedesigns.com with your order number and a photo, and we will make it right. We do not offer general returns, so check lengths, colours and quantities on the product page before ordering.

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