How to Choose the Right Vase for Your Flowers

With a narrow neck that will securely support stems and branches (and prevent them from flopping to one side), bottle neck vases are best paired with thin stems and do not need much filling to make a statement. Perfect for grouping together on windowsills, side tables or shelves, larger sizes also make great statement pieces on their own.

Best for: magnolias, lilies, hydrangeas, blossom or branches such as pussy willow and eucalyptus.

Wonderful conversation pieces, centrepieces are perfect for filling with an array of items and also make a chic finishing touch to any table setting. Fill with your favourite blooms, stems or even objects to create a memorable centrepiece at a dinner party, wedding or other special occasions.

Best for: just about anything!

A classic and versatile shape that can be filled generously with an array of flowers. With its short but large surface area, a cube vase is ideal for pairing with shorter stems or flowers with large heads to make a real impact. Alternatively, fill with succulents and gravel to create your own terrarium.

Best for: succulents, hydrangeas, lilies, roses or tulips cut to size.

A show-stopping accessory that can be placed anywhere around the home, decorative vases come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. A piece that is a statement in its own right, a decorative vase will look just as good empty as when it’s filled with flowers. In terms of design, the more out there the better!

Best for: simple arrangements of your favourite flowers to complement the design.

Elegant and elevated, this vase is finished with a footed base and makes a great centrepiece. Usually tall in shape, footed vases are ideal for longer stems.

Best for: lilies, delphiniums, gladioli, sunflowers.

Rustic, refreshing and relaxed. For flowers that look like they've just been picked from the garden. Choose a pale-coloured jug and allow the blooms to billow over the rim. With anything truly rustic, there’s no perfect bouquet to fill a jug vase with, the more imperfect the better.

Best for: flowers that look freshly picked from the garden, bouquets.

Simple but effective. A fish bowl shape of a round vase may not be suitable for all flowers, but packs a real punch when paired correctly. Fill with tightly grouped blooms and cut to the height of the vase so they stand proud and create a domed effect.

Best for: tulips, peonies, roses and hydrangeas.