This tutorial for a living floral grapevine wreath is simple and straightforward. You can use an old wreath that is laying around the house and pick up some sheet moss and a pack of pretty annuals at your local nursery.
There’s nothing like the look of real flowers, even though artificial seems to be getting better every day. This living floral grapevine wreath tutorial allows you to grow real flowers in the base, and can be used with all kinds of flowers. I used violas or Johnny jump ups here, because my front door is pretty shady. Something to keep in mind when purchasing the plants.
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Materials
Grapevine Wreath
Sheet moss 
Pack of annual flowers
Pruners
First you need to make room for the flowers by cutting out some of the vines in the wreath in the middle.
Next, place some sheet moss in the cavity you just created. You can also use moss from your garden if you have it.
Update: A reader suggested adding some plastic on top of the moss to hold moisture.
Remove your flowers from their plastic nursery pot.
Trim the bottom and gently shake out any excess soil.
Set the flowers tightly in the wreath.
Water well and hang.
When choosing flowers consider the type of sun they will receive where ever you hang the wreath. These violas like shade and should grow well on my front door.
I did try digging up a few plants from the garden. Unfortunately they did not last long because it was hard to get enough root structure to support the transplanting. This is where the root bound nursery pots actually come in handy. 🙂
One final thing to note. I found that the plants dry out pretty quickly so you will want to water them daily. I just carry the wreath over to my kitchen sink and water it well, and then hang it back up.
You could change out the flowers for the summer. I think white alyssum would look great in this wreath. Another great idea would be any plants that you find being sold for fairy gardens. Their miniature size would be the perfect fit for this project.
Living Floral Grapevine Wreath
Adriana says
I love it! (Maybe you should consider putting a green or brown plastic liner in the cavity to hold some moisture in. I would poke a few holes for drainage.)
Patti Estep says
Hi Adriana,
Get idea. Thanks for sharing!
Patti
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
What a pretty “treatment” for the wreath (for lack of a better word)! I knew I shouldn’t have passed up a grapevine wreath I saw at the thrift store recently! Why is it we always remember the things we DIDN’T buy??? Love this wreath!!
debrashoppeno5 says
This is so pretty.
Terri says
That is amazing! So pretty and simple! Thanks for sharing!
Shirley @Housepitality Designs says
So beautiful…I love this idea! Happy Spring!
Sheila says
Thanks for this great idea!
Patti Estep says
I’m so glad you like it!
Carole says
This is so pretty Patti – I’m wondering could you do a dip soak for watering? Thinking just dip the base into a pan of water and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Living in limbo here, there are so many things I want to be doing that seem to be surrounded by planting. Instead I keep putting things in storage and wait for the weekends when we can go to the property and clear. Saving this idea it would look cute hanging on one of my quail sanctuary entry doors. Yes I miss my birds…
Patti Estep says
Hi Carole,
Oh I know you have so much going on. Don’t worry because you will be back in business before you know it, and your sweet birds will be with you soon too. Oh, and yes a dip would be perfect for watering this wreath. Great idea.
Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed Easter holiday.
Patti
Goldie Kauffman says
Absolutely beautiful!! Can’t wait to do this with my daughter this long weekend !! Thanks so much for the beautiful idea. Happy planting 🙂
Patti Estep says
Hi Goldie,
I’m so happy you are going to make this with your daughter. It’s a great project to share with another.
Wishing you a blessed and Happy Easter!
Patti