Creative Fruit and Free Flowers Centerpiece Idea: Garden Flowers & Peaches

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of fresh fruits and beautiful garden flowers. If you’re looking for a unique and budget-friendly way to create a stunning table centerpiece, I have a fantastic idea using fresh peaches! This creative fruit centerpiece is incredibly affordable, featuring free flowers and fruit you can even enjoy later in recipes or salads. Get ready to impress your guests – let’s get started!

Fruit and flowers are a classic combination for a centerpiece, but they don’t have to be expensive. With a bit of creativity, you can create a centerpiece that is both unique and budget-friendly. Look for free flowers and greenery options when planning your centerpiece.

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What Style Vase Is Needed For A Fruit and Flower Centerpiece?

The container or vase is the most crucial aspect of creating a unique fruit and flower centerpiece.

You will need a clear glass vessel so that the fruit is visible. Here are some options to consider when making a choice.

• Will water surround the fruit, or do you want the fruit to be dry?
• Do you need a smaller vase inside the larger one to hold the flowers and water?
• What fruit are you adding? This will determine the size of your container.

Many cylinder-shaped vessels work well for this type of arrangement. I have a set of hurricane candleholders that make a great centerpiece for fruit and flowers.

The lemons and limes hide the smaller container that holds the water and hydrangeas for this Cinco de Mayo centerpiece.

What Fruit Should You Use For The Centerpiece?

Another consideration is the fruit you plan to use. The larger the fruit, the larger your container will need to be.

You may need to consider some additional filler for larger round-shaped fruit. Another option is to cut the fruit. This can make a beautiful centerpiece; however, you must consider how quickly cut fruit can turn colors or spoil.

One beautiful option is to freeze the fruit inside the container, leaving a center container to hold water and the flowers.

How To Make A Budget-Friendly Centerpiece

Y’all know I’m always budget-minded, so for today’s centerpiece, I’m using Free Black Eyed Susans from my garden. When planning an event, always consider nature’s options.

Look for free flowers and greenery as centerpiece options. Wildflowers, landscape, and garden options don’t cost you anything to gather. Also, use fruits that can be consumed after the centerpiece is disassembled.

Since I am planning an Everything Peachy Tablescape and it’s peach season in the south, the fruit of choice is peaches.

I have a large round glass vessel to hold the peaches and a smaller vase for the black-eyed Susans. In addition to the peaches and free flowers, I gathered some asparagus fern stems as filler.

How To Assemble Fruit Centerpiece

To assemble the fruit centerpiece, add the small vase filled with water to the center of the larger vessel.

Next, add greenery around the base of the smaller vase. Note: Use greenery that will not droop without water.

Finally, add the peaches to the top of the greenery. Gently place the peaches around the vase. It may be necessary to shift the vase to the side to add larger fruit.

You can continue to fill the vessel with as much fruit as you desire.

How To Assemble Flowers for Centerpiece

Next, add the flowers to complete the centerpiece. Use sharp pruning shears to cut the flower stems at an angle and loosely arrange them in the water-filled vase.

I wanted a simple, loose style for this flower arrangement, so I only used a few stems.

I placed the free flowers and fruit centerpiece on the table about an hour before the event. Since the dinner party was held in the late evening, the flowers held up beautifully.

To see more creative table ideas, check out How to Style A Peachy Keen Tablescape for Summer.

Resources

Resource – Click for Large Round Glass Vessel with Brass Stand

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