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    Home » Decorate

    Flowering Living Wreath Tutorial

    April 13, 2017 by Patti Estep 12 Comments

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    Grapevine wreath with live flowers planted in bottom.
    Close up of floral wreath over full wreath on bottom.

    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. 

    A grapevine wreath with violas growing in the bottom center on a wood door.

    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.

    Grapevine wreath, pruner, sheet moss and viola plants.

    Making Grapevine Wreath with Flowers

    Supplies

    Grapevine Wreath (pic shows 18 inch wreath) or make a grapevine wreath
    Sheet moss (you can use moss from your yard if it's available)
    Pack of annual flowers 
    Pruners

    Cutting away some of the inside of a grapevine wreath.

    First you need to make room for the flowers by cutting out some of the vines in the wreath in the middle.

    Grapevine wreath with soil and moss on the bottom.

    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. 

    A viola plant with lots of roots.

    Remove your flowers from their plastic nursery pot.

    Viola plug with roots trimmed.

    Trim the bottom and gently shake out any excess soil.

    Closeup of a grapevine wreath with violas growing in the bottom center.

    Set the flowers tightly in the wreath.

    A grapevine wreath with violas growing in the bottom center hanging on a white door.

    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.

    Flowers planted in the bottom of a grapevine wreath.

    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. 🙂

    Close up of flowers in wreath on white door.

    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.

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    A grapevine wreath with violas growing in the bottom center.
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    DIY Grapevine Wreath Flower Planter

    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. 
    Active Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Gardening
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $30

    Equipment

    • Pruners or sharp scissors

    Materials

    • Grapevine Wreath pic shows 18 inch wreath or make a grapevine wreath
    • Sheet moss you can use moss from your yard if it's available
    • Pack of annual flowers

    Instructions

    • Make room for the flowers by cutting out some of the vines in the wreath in the middle.
    • Place some sheet moss in the cavity you just created. You can also use moss from your garden if you have it.
    • Remove 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.

    Notes

    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.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Adriana

      April 18, 2017 at 8:47 am

      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.)

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 18, 2017 at 9:23 am

        Hi Adriana,

        Get idea. Thanks for sharing!
        Patti

        Reply
    2. FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks

      April 17, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    3. debrashoppeno5

      April 17, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      This is so pretty.

      Reply
    4. Terri

      April 17, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      That is amazing! So pretty and simple! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Shirley @Housepitality Designs

      April 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      So beautiful...I love this idea! Happy Spring!

      Reply
    6. Sheila

      April 13, 2017 at 10:23 am

      Thanks for this great idea!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 13, 2017 at 10:29 am

        I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    7. Carole

      April 13, 2017 at 8:36 am

      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...

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 13, 2017 at 10:34 am

        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

        Reply
    8. Goldie Kauffman

      April 13, 2017 at 8:12 am

      Absolutely beautiful!! Can't wait to do this with my daughter this long weekend !! Thanks so much for the beautiful idea. Happy planting 🙂

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 13, 2017 at 10:37 am

        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

        Reply

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