Masterpieces x Florieren!: the creations of Lena Hartmann

Light, natural and relaxed: for this floral arrangement, Lena was inspired by a midsommar celebration in the garden. As a base, she used a tree trunk with drilled holes for transparent test tubes. This allows the flowers to take centre stage and creates an airy, playful composition.

She combines daisies and lady’s mantle with airy grasses and dried seed heads of wild carrot. The result is a summery creation with a meadow-like appearance.

1. Drill holes in a tree trunk the size of a test tube.

2. Insert the test tubes and fill them with water.

3. Then place one flower in each test tube.

4. Play with different heights, textures and flower shapes for a natural and airy effect.

In Lena’s bridal bouquet, the influence of Gregor Lersch, with whom she trained, is clearly visible. Yet Lena consciously chooses her own style.

The choice of flowers is unusual too. No classic bridal flowers, but exotic flowers and succulents. This allowed her to create a bridal bouquet that is surprising and entirely in her own style.

1. Cut a round shape out of cardboard and also cut a round opening in the centre, through which the flowers can later be inserted.

2. Attach the base at three points with wire and wrap it securely.

3. Cut strips from dried leaves and attach them to the base with a glue gun. Leaves that are too long can be carefully shortened with scissors.

4. Wire the flowers that can do without water and insert them radially into your bridal bouquet.

Get started with these floral creations yourself and give them your own twist. Send your version to us via social media. Also discover Lena’s complete creations in the Wall of Fame.