{"product_id":"myrtle-artificial-stem-red","title":"Myrtle Artificial Stem - Red","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a single artificial myrtle stem in red, 100cm tall and 20cm across, with clusters of small star-shaped flowers gathered on short side branches towards the top and a handful of oval leaves spaced along its length. The stem is slim and knotted like a woody twig, so the whole piece reads as a branch cut from a flowering shrub rather than a bunch of florist's flowers. It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and at 0.066KG it weighs next to nothing in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 100cm tall it wants a vase with some height: a tall vase on a sideboard, a hallway console or the dining table, or a floor vase beside a chair or in the corner of a living room. One stem on its own makes a spare, airy arrangement that lets the red flowers carry the colour; several together, or mixed with other faux stems and branches, build a fuller display. Because it is artificial it needs no water, which makes it a good choice for a guest room, a holiday let or a high shelf that is awkward to reach with a watering can. It also makes an easy gift for someone who loves flowers in the house but not the upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers and leaves are delicate, so handle the stem with care to avoid breaking them. Before use, the maker asks that the stem be trimmed and its branches folded into place, so give it a few minutes first: trim the base to suit your vase, then open out the flower clusters and angle the leaves until it looks natural. Iron is a metal that holds a bend well, which is worth knowing when you are shaping it. For styling, set it off centre in a narrow-necked vase and let the side branch reach outwards, the way a real cut branch leans towards the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% Polyester, 10% Iron, 10% Polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves\/flowerheads. Before use, the stems\/bouquets must be trimmed \u0026amp; folded into place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.066KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall is the myrtle stem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 100cm tall and 20cm across, so it sits best in a tall vase or a floor vase rather than a small posy jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene. As an artificial stem, it needs no water at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need any preparation before display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Before use, the stem should be trimmed and folded into place, so set aside a few minutes to shape the branches, flowers and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle it with care, as the leaves and flowerheads can break if treated roughly, and move it gently whenever you rearrange a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the vase included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You receive the single stem on its own; the styling props shown, including the vase, are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 0.066KG, so it is very light to carry from room to room or to lift out when you change a display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomingville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414593003787,"sku":"82061481","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/00_82061481.jpg?v=1791120572","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/myrtle-artificial-stem-red","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}