Caring for your Sparkle Holidays 10

Pine is woody and resinous, so give the stems a firm diagonal cut with a sharp knife or sturdy shears rather than scissors, which crush the fibres and slow the drink. Submerge the cut ends in cool, fresh water and refresh it every couple of days, as the woody stems take up water slowly and resin can cloud a still vase. Keep the arrangement away from direct heat, radiators and strong sun, all of which dry the needles and accelerate drop. A light mist over the foliage every few days keeps it glossy and supple, and any needles that gather at the base should be cleared so the water stays clean.

A note on your specific blooms

  • Pine — Recut the woody stems on an angle and keep the foliage misted, as pine holds best in cool, draught-free air away from heat sources.

How long your flowers last

Built entirely from pine, Sparkle Holidays 10 is one of the longer-lasting arrangements Amicis offers, holding its form and colour for roughly two to three weeks in good conditions. Because there is a single botanical at play, the display ages evenly rather than declining flower by flower; the outermost tips are usually the first to dry and pale, while the inner, woodier stems stay green and structured the longest. Cooler placement slows needle drop considerably and keeps the foliage supple well into the third week. The single most useful habit is to keep the stems in fresh, clean water and top it up daily, since pine drinks steadily and dry ends are what shorten the display.

The story behind these flowers

A closer look at the blooms gathered into this arrangement.

Pine

Origin

Northern Hemisphere forests

Recorded

In use for centuries

Fragrance

Fresh, resinous and green

Symbolises

Longevity, endurance & resilience

An evergreen conifer that has framed gatherings for centuries, pine carries a cool, resinous scent and holds its needles the year round. As cut foliage it brings deep evergreen colour and architectural lines, anchoring an Amicis arrangement with texture and a quiet sense of permanence.