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Here your flowers will find a home

You are still lying comfortably in bed, but suddenly the door opens a crack and your children cautiously look into the room. You pretend to be asleep. Your offspring slowly sneaks up to your bed, unexpectedly jumps on it and wishes you all the best for Mother’s Day. In addition to a picture they painted themselves, the children have also picked you a bouquet of flowers, which they now put in a vase on your bedside table. The fresh flowers smell wonderful and fit perfectly in the bulbous ball vase. You can find out which vase models there are and other useful information here.

Decorative and functional: This is what distinguishes vases

Flowers and plants look particularly beautiful in suitable containers such as vases and planters. Whether large bouquets, fragrant herbs or decorative flowering plants – in the right container they can last longer and beautify your home. Vases protect the sensitive stems, while a planter protects the plants from taking in too much water.

Diverse containers: Which container suits my flowers?

There is a wide variety of containers for plants. In addition to the classic spherical vases for cut flowers or decorations, there are now numerous other variants. Below you will find an overview of the most common models.

Planters

You can use planters for various plants and flowers indoors and outdoors, in which they are supplied with nutrients through the soil and their roots are protected. Plant pots have a particularly large volume, offer space for houseplants or shrubs and look beautiful on staircases, terraces or wall ledges, for example.

Plant bowls are smaller and usually round planters that are placed directly on the ground and look good in front of the front door or on the garden table. Flower boxes, on the other hand, are rectangular, oblong or square, are suitable for herbs, flowers, etc. and are particularly popular on balconies and terraces.

Plant pots

The right planter is important for houseplants. Add 2 to 3 cm to the diameter of the flowerpot in which the plant is standing to find the right size planter. You should not plant plants directly in the planter, as it is there to collect the excess water that flows through the hole in the bottom of the flowerpot.

Flower vases

Flower vases also come in many shapes. Single vases are usually tall, narrow and intended for individual flowers. Floor vases are much larger and can be easily filled with branches that you can decorate to suit the season. Floor vases, for example, make previously unused corners in the apartment or house appear friendlier and brighter.

Ball vases are the classic choice for bouquets. Don’t have a fresh bouquet? Then fill the vase with water and decorate the water with flowers and small decorative elements.

Tip: Square glass flower vases look modern. Filled with decorative sand and tea lights, they become an eye-catcher.

Flower stand

A great interior looks cozy, but it is mainly plants that make it feel homely. Flower stands on which you can arrange plants in their planters are particularly decorative. You can use flower stands both inside and outside.

Several flowers can be arranged vertically on a flower staircase, a flower stool set or a side table – practical on a small balcony.

Glass, stone or metal: Which material is suitable for vases?

Vases are not only available in different shapes and colors, the material can also vary greatly. You can find an overview of the materials used below.

Ceramic: robust and stable

Ceramic vessels underline an antique style. This material is very robust and the vases are often heavier than glass vases. Due to their stability and coating, ceramic vases are also well suited for outdoor use.

Care tip: On frosty days and cold nights, it is best to bring ceramic vases indoors, as the cold can damage the material.

Glass: decorative and versatile

Glass vases have a long lifespan and are available with different decorations. They are also suitable as lanterns that you can decorate according to your interior style.

Care tip: A mixture of salt and vinegar will help vases that have become cloudy regain their shine.

Wood: easy to care for and rustic

Wood as a natural element is particularly suitable for decoration, as you cannot fill wooden vases with water in most cases. However, the vases are very easy to care for and the wood also exudes a rustic coziness.

Care tip: Wipe the wooden vases regularly with a dry cloth.

Metal: modern and robust

A reflective surface looks modern and elegant. Whether completely in copper or silver look or more plain, there are also robust metal planters for the balcony.

Care tip: Metal vases and planters can be easily cleaned with a cloth and mild soap.

Porcelain: noble and filigree

Porcelain has a smooth, highly glossy surface and a pure white color, which makes it look classy. Due to the thin walls and translucency, porcelain vases look very delicate.

Care tip: You can clean porcelain in the dishwasher as long as it is not decorated. Decorated vases should be washed by hand with a mild soap solution.

Plastic: lightweight and shatterproof

Plastic models are lighter and less shatter-proof than those made of stoneware and they come in a variety of colors. They also survive frost unscathed, so you can use them outside too.

Care tip: If the color has faded, clean the pots, dry them and rub them with a little salad oil. Wipe off any excess oil with a clean cloth and the color will reappear.

Which vases and planters suit my living style?

In addition to the arranged flowers, the design of your vases also plays a role. Decide on a style break or select models that skilfully fit into your interior design style.

Scandinavian style

Vases of different sizes in a subtle design are particularly suitable for the Scandi style . White porcelain vases or metal planters can be used in your puristic home. They look particularly good on simple wooden furniture and go well with light home colors such as white, cream or light gray.

Mediterranean flair

An olive tree in a stoneware jug goes well with the Mediterranean look. Small terracotta-colored planters provide a home for Italian herbs and lavender. Combine this with cast iron balcony furniture with a filigree frame and a table with a mosaic pattern.

Modern look

Vases with a shiny chrome look look particularly good in a modern living room . Place a large floor vase next to a white leather couch and arrange long-stemmed branches in it. Glass vases in a simple cube shape also look great on a dresser. Instead of flowers, you can put tea lights or decorative elements in them.

Conclusion: Flowers look great in vases

You can not only arrange flowers in vases, they also make great decorative elements as individual pieces. Read the important information again here:

• Plant pots are suitable for outdoor use and offer a lot of space; plants can thrive in planters. Vases are very decorative and are particularly suitable for bouquets.
• Several planters can be placed on a flower stand at the same time.
• Ceramic and metal versions are very robust, plastic is frost-resistant, glass vases are decorative, and porcelain has a noble look.
• Simple white porcelain vases suit the Scandi style, earthenware and terracotta pots underline the Mediterranean style, and vases with a chrome look have a modern effect.