{"id":7145,"date":"2013-07-10T12:58:54","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T17:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/?p=7145"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:52:09","slug":"citrus-fruits-fresh-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/diy-flowers-how-to-tutorials\/citrus-fruits-fresh-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Citrus Fruit In Fresh Flower Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adding oranges, lemons, and limes and other fruit in fresh flower arrangements has become very popular for weddings and events. Citrus fruits bring a natural bright element and texture to centerpieces. Many times DIY&#8217;ers avoid the use of citrus fruits in fear that they will damage the flowers or even because they are not sure how to mechanically piece these types of arrangements together. Well now you have the answers&#8230;<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What You Need to Know About Citrus In Fresh Flower Arrangements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The acidity of citrus fruit can shorten the vase life of fresh flowers, so a floral liner or use a smaller vase inside a larger vase to keep the flowers and fruit separate. Just fill the center smaller vase with flowers and the outer, larger vase with fruit!<\/li>\n<li>Flowers can be arranged with citrus fruit without a barrier, but the vase life will be decreased.<\/li>\n<li>Any type of citrus fruit can be used, whole or sliced. Including lemons, limes, and oranges.<\/li>\n<li>Cut apples, pears or bananas will brown and should not be used. Fruits like grapes will float in water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This lovely centerpiece from Lee Forrest Design, photographed by Andi Mans Photography uses sliced oranges to add a pop of color to this elegant flower scheme. The oranges also cover up the floral foam used to construct this gorgeous arrangement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices.jpg\" alt=\"fruit in fresh flower arrangements orange slices in a floral centerpiece\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices-66x100.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/orange-slices-99x149.jpg 99w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The arrangement below is featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\">Better Homes and Gardens<\/a> as an easy DIY project! It is important to keep in mind that citrus decreases the vase life of fresh flowers. To combat this, place a smaller vase or glass inside the pitcher to hold the flowers. Wedge the lemon slices in between the two vases, which will hold them securely in place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7148 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher.jpg\" alt=\"fruit in fresh flower arrangements pitcher with cut lemons and flowers\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/lemon-pitcher-111x149.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Slices aren&#8217;t the only way to use citrus! Check out this gorgeous table setting by One Charming Party, photographed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicolephoto.com\/\">Nicole Hill Gerulat<\/a> and featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/entertaining\/mothers-day-alfresco-lunch\/pictures\/index.html\">HGTV<\/a>! The arrangements use halved blood oranges on floral picks, and whole oranges on the table. The perfectly smooth, round shape is uncommon and unexpected in floral design, adding to the visual interest.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7147 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange.jpg\" alt=\"blood oorange\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/blood-oorange-198x149.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use oranges, lemons, limes or grapefruit &#8211; choose a color to enhance your flowers! These brilliant centerpieces were featured on Hostess with the Mostess and photographed by <a href=\" https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boudoirleblanc\">Le Blanc Lifestyle Photography<\/a>. A floral liner was used to keep the floral foam separate from the lemons.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7155 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pink-lemonade-centerpiece.jpg\" alt=\"pink-lemonade-centerpiece\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pink-lemonade-centerpiece.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pink-lemonade-centerpiece-99x149.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pink-lemonade-centerpiece-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/pink-lemonade-centerpiece-66x100.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do you think of these charming centerpieces? Share your ideas with us!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding oranges, lemons, and limes and other fruit in fresh flower arrangements has become very popular for weddings and events. Citrus fruits bring a natural bright element and texture to centerpieces. 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