How to make a floral candelabra arrangement

Step one: Begin by taping the floral foam to the top of the candelabra and start to build the outline of the arrangement with foliage, ensuring some of it is cascading down over the arms of the candelabra (Image: as submitted)

Jonathan Moseley shows how to make a floral candelabra arrangement that the Big Allotment Challenge contestants were challenged to create in the third episode – ideal for anyone who would like to create their own floral wedding top table arrangement

THE TOOLS: Any suitable elevated candlestick can be used to replicate this design, floral foam, florist pot tape and florist scissors

The flowers: Spray Rose ‘Sterling Silver’, Aster, Astrantia, Gypsophila, Spray Rose ‘Porcelanosa’, Foliage – Bupleurum, Carex ‘Sparkler’, Fountain Grass

Jonathan teaches all aspects of floral design at his popular flower school in Derbyshire. Details at www.jonathan-moseley.com. For anyone interested in finding out more about floral arrangements and flowers in general, Jonathan hosts #flowertalk each Friday at 7.30pm where anyone can join him on Twitter to talk about ‘all things flowers’

Step two: Starting with smaller, more delicate flowers, recreate the lines of the foliage. Keep turning the design to ensure you get an overall balanced shape (Image: as submitted)

Step three: Start to add in some larger-headed flowers such as the roses (or lilies). To introduce colour and interest add in orchids and (Image: as submitted)

Step four: Complete the arrangement by finishing with a little bit of softer material such as gypsophila or fountain grass (Image: as submitted)

Step five: Finally, put the candles in place for a beautifully opulent design that will grace any wedding top table with an abundant flourish (Image: as submitted)