Description
This orange vernicia fordii spray brings the soft, papery look of tung tree blossom into your home without any of the upkeep. Each open flower is moulded with five gently rounded petals, faintly veined and flushed with warm orange at the centre where the colour deepens towards the throat. Between the blooms sit smaller buds and slim, tapering leaves, giving the whole spray a natural sense of movement rather than a stiff, uniform shape. Look closely and you will see the subtle tonal shifts across the petals, the kind of variation you find on real stems picked from the garden.
Standing 63cm tall with a spread of around 10cm and a depth of 22cm, this artificial flower stem has enough length to work in a tall vase or to be trimmed shorter for a low bowl. The plastic construction keeps it lightweight, and the wired stem can be bent and angled so the flowers face the way you want them. It suits a hallway console, a kitchen windowsill or a mantel, and it mixes happily with other faux stems. Try grouping three together for fullness, or pair a single spray with greenery and dried grasses for a looser, gathered look.
Care could not be simpler. There is no water to change and no wilting to worry about. Dust the petals occasionally with a soft cloth or a gentle puff of air, and reshape the stem whenever you rearrange your display. Kept out of harsh direct sun, the orange tone will hold its warmth season after season.
Specification
| Type |
Flower stem |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Height |
63cm |
| Width |
10cm |
| Depth |
22cm |
Frequently Asked
Does it look realistic?
Yes. The petals are veined and softly shaped with a warm orange centre that fades outward, and the mix of open blooms, buds and leaves gives it a natural, garden-picked feel rather than a flat, printed appearance.
How do I mix it into a display?
Group a few together in a vase for a fuller arrangement, or set a single spray alongside greenery and dried stems for a relaxed look. The bendable stem lets you angle the flowers to suit the position.
How do I clean it?
Dust it occasionally with a soft dry cloth, or use a gentle puff of air to reach between the petals. Avoid soaking it, as the plastic simply needs a light wipe now and then.
Does it need water?
No. This is an artificial flower stem, so there is no water to top up and nothing to wilt. It stays looking the same with almost no effort.
Will it shed or fade?
The petals are fixed to the stem and will not drop like fresh flowers. Kept away from strong direct sunlight, the orange colour holds well over time.