Description
Rubia is an artificial Christmas bouquet built around large red flowers, gathered with two kinds of pine sprig, pinecones, clusters of red berries and bare twigs, its stems tied together towards the base. It is a generous arrangement, 105cm long and 45cm across at its fullest, so it reads as a full florist's winter bunch rather than a small posy. The bouquet is made of 30% polyethylene, 20% polyester, 20% polystyrene, 20% iron and 10% paper, and it weighs just 0.5KG.
That length decides where it goes. Stood in a tall vase or a floor vase, it brings height and colour to a hallway, the corner of a living room or the end of a sideboard. Laid flat, it makes a long, loose runner along a dresser or down the middle of a Christmas table. It also looks good draped across the seat of a chair by the front door. Because it is artificial it does not wilt, so you can arrange it at the start of Advent and leave it in place until the decorations come down. It suits anyone who wants the look of fresh winter flowers without replacing them every week, and it is light enough to move from room to room as plans change.
Its finish is colour-dyed. The maker asks that it be handled with care so the leaves and flowerheads do not break, and that the stems are trimmed and folded into place before use, so set aside a few minutes to shape it before it goes on display. Trimming also means you can cut it down to suit a shorter vase. For styling, let the red flowers sit just clear of the rim of a plain vase and fan the pine sprigs outwards, so the blooms stay the focus.
Specification
| Length |
105cm |
| Diameter |
45cm |
| Material |
30% Polyethylene, 20% Polyester, 20% Polystyrene, 20% Iron, 10% Paper |
| Colour |
Red |
| Finish |
Colour-dyed |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.5KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the bouquet made of?
It is made of 30% polyethylene, 20% polyester, 20% polystyrene, 20% iron and 10% paper, with a colour-dyed finish.
How big is the bouquet?
It measures 105cm long and 45cm across at its fullest, so it suits a tall vase or a floor vase rather than a small posy vase.
Does it need any preparation before I display it?
Yes. The maker says the stems must be trimmed and folded into place before use, so allow a few minutes to shape it.
How should I look after it?
Handle it gently. The maker notes that rough handling can break the leaves and flowerheads, so shape and move it with care.
What does the bouquet include?
It combines large red flowers with two kinds of pine sprig, pinecones, clusters of red berries and bare twigs, all tied together towards the base.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 0.5KG, light enough to stand in a tall vase or lay along a table or dresser without any fuss.