Monochromatic Sheaf
Funeral or Gifting Flower Sheaf using Hydrangea
Time: 11 minutes and 43 seconds | Season: Spring/Summer
This month on the Academy, we’re guiding you through the creation of a beautifully serene sheaf-style arrangement, using a monochromatic palette of lilacs and light blues. Designed with versatility and sustainability in mind, this piece is both elegant and eco-friendly — perfect for a variety of occasions and settings.
In the tutorial, you’ll learn how to shape and build this front-facing design, ideal as a funeral sheaf for flower lovers who appreciate natural beauty, or as an alternative gift bouquet with a softer presentation. It also doubles beautifully as a wedding pew end, either laid flat or hung as a statement floral accent in a church or venue.
Crafted without floral foam, this design highlights gentle blooms in seasonal pastel tones and can be easily adapted to suit different colour schemes, flower types, and ribbon finishes — offering endless opportunities for personalisation.
If you wish to recreate the design, you will need:
| Quantity | Plant Materials / Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 pair of | Scissors or Secateurs |
| 2 styles | Ribbon |
| 1 roll | Twine (and wire, optional) |
| 5 stems | Aster Purple |
| 2 stems | Hydrangea Colombian Blue |
| 5 stems | Iris Blue |
| 3 stems | Rose Ocean Song (lilac) |
| 3 stems | Eryngium Thistle Magnetar (alternatives available) |
| 3 stems | Carnation Antiqua (two toned) |
| 3 stems | Thlaspi Green |
| 5 stems | Pittosporum Brilliantina |
| 3 stems | Aconitum Blue |
For all of the ingredients, both fresh flowers and accessories, used in today’s demonstration, you will be able to view on the website here: www.trianglenursery.co.uk
Whether you’re creating a meaningful farewell tribute, a romantic decorative accent, or a thoughtful bouquet, this sheaf-style design offers a beautiful balance of form, intention, and natural elegance. Adapt it with seasonal blooms and your own creative touches to suit any occasion.
Thank you for watching this tutorial. We hope that you have taken away useful tips and tricks to employ In your own floristry. This design is incredibly versatile, once you have mastered the fundamentals and techniques involved, you will be able to adapt in your own style, colour palettes and designs. Make sure to share your work with us on Facebook, email or tag us on social media.