How to Arrange with Sunflowers (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

This is the power of negative space—and once you understand it, you’ll never overfill your designs again.

In this video, I break down one of the most important (and most misunderstood) principles in floristry. If your arrangements feel heavy, crowded, or lack impact… this could be exactly what you’re missing. Plus in this video there are 5 tips for helping you arrange Sunflowers

Less really can be more.

💐 Inside this tutorial:

How to use negative space intentionally
Why empty space creates better design
The biggest mistake florists make (and how to fix it)

This design focuses on:
• Tips on arranging with Sunflowers
• Understanding contrasting textures
• Skill level – beginner/intermediate

Whether you’re a floristry student, working florist, or enthusiastic flower arranger, I hope this tutorial gives you confidence and inspiration to create your own version.

🌿 Flowers & Foliage Used
Flowers
• Sunflowers
• Broom/Genista, Mimosa

Foliage
• Mimosa, Euonymus, Ivy

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🌷 Helpful Notes

• Always condition your flowers before arranging
• Work with seasonal materials where possible
• Tag me if you recreate this design — I love to see your work


This floristry and flower arranging tutorial demonstrates how to create a [design name] using seasonal flowers. Perfect for floristry students, professional florists and hobby flower arrangers looking to improve technique, structure and flower selection.
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