How to Make a Pumpkin Flower Arrangement

DIY Pumpkin Flower Arrangement with a secret tip for longer-lasting pumpkin

I have wanted to make one of these pretty pumpkin flower arrangements for a few weeks and finally got around to it. This pumpkin flower arrangement is a perfect addition to your festive fall decor. A pumpkin flower arrangement can be a great centerpiece for your Thanksgiving tablescape. Let me show you how to make this pumpkin flower arrangement and read on to get my secret tip for extending the life of the pumpkin.

By the way, you can very easily create this pumpkin flower centerpiece using a faux pumpkin. But for now, I want to show you how to use a real pumpkin.

It’s pumpkin season and I love all things pumpkin during this time of the year. I love to walk around the neighborhood to see all the beautiful front porch displays of pumpkins in various colors, shapes, and sizes. pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers add such a cozy, welcoming feel to the outside of the homes. You can see my porch display with the traditional orange pumpkins mixed with the heirloom pumpkins to create a homey look. This season also brings on delicious treats like pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin spice latte, you get the idea, all things pumpkin.

The arrival of fall brings an array of beautiful colors of orange, red, and yellow foliage. Local stores and farms load up on pumpkins as soon as the cool weather begins.

Let’s bring this pumpkin fest indoors with a beautiful pumpkin flower centerpiece. This flower arrangement can be used for your fall dining room tablescape, displayed on your kitchen island, on a console table, or can be a great gift idea too.

What you will need

• Flowers – I used store-bought flowers
• One pumpkin- you can use any color or size of pumpkin
• A small vase that fits inside the pumpkin
• scissors
• One cup of bleach/10 cups of water
• Carving knife

How to preserve the pumpkin flower arrangement

1– Wash the exterior of the pumpkin well with a little bleach and water to remove any dirt and bacteria, this will also help the pumpkin from rotting. I used a cup of bleach to 10 cups of water.

2– After the pumpkin is cleaned and dried, use the mouth of the vase as the guide to trace the top of the pumpkin with a marker.

3– Cut the top of the pumpkin using a carving knife or a sharp knife. Cut through the thickness of the pumpkin into the hollow center. Pull out the top with the stem and discard it.

4– Scoop out all the pumpkin seeds and pulp with a spoon. If you’re ambitious you can roast the seeds for a delicious snack. Unfortunately, I’m not that ambitious!

5– Secret Tip-Spray the inside with bleach and water and rinse. This will help to extend the life of the pumpkin. Also, changing the water in the vase every few days will keep the bacteria from growing on the flower stems and ensure the flowers will last longer.

6-Place a glass vase or bowl inside the pumpkin fill it with water and sprinkle some floral food.

How to arrange the flowers for the centerpiece

7– Arrange the flowers in your hand and hold them next to the pumpkin to measure the height you want the flowers to extend. Then trim the stems to the desired height, it’s best to cut it a little longer than shorter. You can trim a little at a time to get the right length.

8– I picked a few hydrangeas from the yard and used them first for a sturdy base. I also foraged a few ivy vines and leaves from our plum tree to add saturated colors to the arrangement.

9-Place the flowers in the vase and move them around till you are happy with the arrangement.

Viola!! A picture-perfect pumpkin flower arrangement! It’s so simple and makes for a stunning centerpiece!

Tip: Check the water level daily to increase the life of the flowers. Freshen the water every couple of days.

Have you decorated for the fall season yet? I hope this easy pumpkin flower centerpiece inspires you to create one for your home.

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