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QUESTION: Hello Janine,

I hope you can help me?  My wedding is in September of this year.  I want to make a topiary using all roses and a pilsner vase.  My question is how many roses do i need? What supplies do i need? And can you please instruct me on how to arrange the centerpieces.  I have attached some pics.  Please Help?

Thanks,

Kim

ANSWER: There is no attachment of pictures at this time.  Please kindly resend and I will better be able to help you.  How large is the diameter of the vase?  Height?  Is it a clear Pilsner glass or colored glass?  Thank You.  :-)

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Rose topiary   QUESTION: The pilsner is 24' tall.  The diameter at the top is 4 inches. The vase is clear.  I plan to submerge mokara orchids inside the vases in water. please find pic attached.

Thanks,

Kim

Answer
Aha!  I do have a picture of what you sent - it looks that although the vase is clear, the stems of the roses/Oasis are hidden.  I believe that the easiest way is to find a plastic hard liner that would fit atop the Pilsner vase.  Cut Oasis foam to fit the container and wrap the foam with a ti leaf.  Pin the leaf with a small corsage pin and place the wrapped foam in the liner.  Cut the rose stems at a 45 degree angle and place stems in foam - shaping cut roses to form the topiary ball.  Depending on how large you wish your ball form to be AND how opened your roses are will determine the amount of roses that you will need to have for your arrangement. I would estimate 24 - 32 roses - also remember, not all roses are the same.  Check with a local florist to give you tips on what roses are available in your area.  Remember - if you wish to have open roses, you'll need them a few days prior to your wedding... or they may remain the "bullet" shape and not open in time.  The orchids is a cool effect!  I hope that I have helped you in some way.  Good Luck!  And, congrats!  Janine