Bonfire Night Floral Design – A Sculptural Tribute with Celosia “Flames”
A Sculptural Tribute with Celosia “Flames”
Time: 22 minutes and 30 seconds Season: All Year Round (bar seasonal flowers that can be adapted to other flower varieties)
We’re marking the season with a bold, sculptural arrangement inspired by Bonfire Night. This interpretative design brings together flame-toned blooms, natural textures, and striking form to celebrate warmth, colour, and movement—key elements of this seasonal celebration.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a wreath base with a central vase construction, using salix (willow) to add texture and height, and celosia and red hot pokers as a focal feature to represent flickering flames. The result is a glowing composition in vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows—perfect as a centrepiece or statement display.
Whether you’re looking to stretch your creativity or explore more conceptual design work, this project offers a wonderful opportunity to practice storytelling through flowers.
Should you wish to recreate the design, you will need:
| Quantity | Plant Materials/ Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cylinder Vase |
| 1 | Floral Foam Base 12″ |
| 15 stems | Orange Roses |
| 5 stems | Rose Spray Orange |
| 5 stems | Crocosmia |
| 7 stems | Celosia Orange |
| 5-10 stems | Chasmanthium |
| 3 stems | Knipofia (Red Hot Pokers) |
| 5 stems | Asclepias Yellow |
| 5 stems | Hypericum Dark Red |
| 1 bunch | Pistache |
| 5 stems | Pittosporum Brilliantia |
| 1/2 bunch | Soft Ruscus 100cm |
| 5 stems | Carnation Burgundy Zurigo |
We hope this vibrant design inspires you to see floral work as a form of storytelling. Interpretative arrangements like this are not just visually striking; they also connect us to the seasons, celebrations, and emotions behind each piece.
As always, we encourage you to practice, experiment, and make it your own. If you have any questions about the technique or materials, leave a comment—we’re here to support your learning.