Welcome summer with a pansy wreath—here’s how to weave blooming decoration like a master florist

Pansy wreath—supplies:

In spring, Virginia creeper shoots are leafless, which makes them ideal for a wreath. Their long shoots are easy to shape into a wreath base.

Pansy wreath—instructions:

1. Shape the wreaths base from Virginia creeper. It’s easy because the shoots are just the right length.

Let the larch branches rest loosely on top of the Virginia creeper base for a laid-back look.

2. Arrange the larch branches in a circular shape on top of the Virginia creeper base. Secure them with zip ties in a few spots.

You can swap out the pansies in the wreath once the older ones wilt. Remember to add water to the tubes if needed.

3. Hang the wreath on the wall. Tuck water tubes among the branches and secure them with jute twine, if needed.

4. Cut the pansies and ivy from their pots, with stems as long as possible. Remove the lowest leaves. Make a diagonal cut on the stems with a floral knife, then place them in the tubes.

Push a wire into the stem of the succulent rosette to attach it.

5. Carefully remove the small succulent rosettes from the soil. Insert a wire into each rosette’s “stem.” Arrange them on the wreath.

6. Add a few loose larch branches as a final touch to give the wreath a relaxed feel.

Tips!

• Instead of water tubes, feel free to use rose tubes form the florist or small glass jars you have at home.
• Other flowers like hyacinths, snowdrops, or potted daffodils with their bulbs also look lovely in a wreath instead of pansies.