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Floral design by Rich Salvaggio AIFD, AAF, PFCI
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Photography by Ron Derhacopian
Get the town talking, with tulips attached to their bulbs. Contemporary in style, this simple design will spark conversation wherever it goes.
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1. Tulips with their bulbs attached are available as a special-order item from Sun Valley Floral Farms and other suppliers. Begin by connecting the tulip bulbs with wooden picks, in groups of three or four. Push the bulbs all the way together to bury the picks. Check that your connected rows of bulbs fit nicely in the container you have chosen. 2. Place black stones in the bottom of the container so that they create a “U” shaped curve to hold the tulip bulbs. Lower the bulbs into the stones and add more stones to hold the bulbs upright. 3. Next, wrap decorative wire around each of two acrylic rods. Here we used a combination of metallic and bullion wire for added texture. 4. Holding the rods just below the tulip heads, gently wire them together. The tulip foliage holds them up, while the two rods hold the stems upright in a row. Add just enough water to reach the bottom of the tulips bulbs, remembering that they need very little water to flourish. b
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