What vase is best for dried flowers and pampas grass?
Choose a vase about half to two thirds the height of your stems. For most dried bunches that is a 24 cm vase, and for tall pampas grass a 34 cm vase.
Which size vase for dried flowers?
- Short bunches (statice, strawflowers, bunny tails): an 18 cm vase.
- Most dried bunches (eucalyptus, banksia, mixed dried stems): a 24 cm vase.
- Pampas grass and tall grasses (80 cm and up): a 34 cm vase, so the stems have a base that matches their height.
A simple rule of thumb: the stems should stand about one and a half to two times the height of the vase.
Which shape works best?
A vase with a narrower neck holds dried stems upright and stops them flopping to one side. Noma and Orrin both narrow at the neck, so a loose bunch stays where you put it.
Dried arrangements are lighter than fresh flowers. For tall pampas, add a handful of clean pebbles to the base for extra steadiness.
What colour vase suits dried flowers?
Dried flowers are mostly soft browns, creams and blush tones, so a vase in a deep colour gives them contrast. Royal Blue, Charcoal Black and Mulberry Purple make pampas grass glow. Sunlit Terracotta and Snow White keep the look soft and warm.
Not sure? Colour tiles let you see the colours at home first.
Can I switch to fresh flowers later?
Yes. Every WINKOO vase is watertight, so you can swap dried stems for fresh flowers whenever you like. See styling a vase without flowers for the empty look too.
Compare every size in the vase size guide, or see all coloured sculptural vases.
Frequently asked questions
What size vase do I need for pampas grass?
Most pampas grass is 80 cm or taller, so a 34 cm vase suits it best. Shorter pampas works in a 24 cm vase.
Do dried flowers need water?
No. Dried flowers stay dry. A watertight vase still helps, because you can switch to fresh flowers later.
How do I stop tall dried stems tipping over?
Use a vase that narrows at the neck and add a handful of clean pebbles to the base.
What colour vase goes with pampas grass?
A deep colour such as Royal Blue, Charcoal Black or Mulberry Purple gives soft pampas the most contrast.