Aloe Flower — Chartreuse

Green buds taper towards the tip of this artificial aloe flower, with the colour gradually becoming more yellow towards the base. Fine ridges run along the closed buds. Lower down, the tubular flowers hang outwards and downwards, with slender stamens extending from their open ends and ending in red and orange tips.

The individual florets feel soft to the touch and hold a defined tubular shape. Below the flower head, the dark green stem has small raised points and irregular white markings.

Use a heavy vase with a sturdy base to support the long stems. For a minimalist display, group a few stems together and leave space between the flower heads. In medium to large arrangements, position the yellow green spikes above broader flowers as a focal point.

Dimensions (indicative)
Overall length: ~88 cm (stem to tip)
Flower head length: ~28 cm
Bloom span: ~6 cm

Design notes

A heavy charcoal stoneware vase suits a sparse arrangement of these stems. Amber glass adds a warm honey colour beneath the flowers, while brushed steel adds a cooler grey beside the yellow green.

Pair Chartreuse with ivory, warm grey or charcoal. Olive and moss continue its green tones, while aubergine, dusty lilac and muted blue offer a cooler contrast. Burnt orange picks up the colour of the stamen tips.

Place Aubergine Violet calla lilies beside the aloe stems and keep Soft Blue Violet hydrangeas lower, with their broad heads beneath the narrow spikes. For a deeper palette, use Charcoal Plum Veined cymbidiums across the middle and let Tan Brown Rodriguezia branch out to one side. Leave gaps around the aloe flower heads so the hanging florets and fine stamens remain in view.

Styling suggestions only. Vessels and companion stems are sold separately unless expressly stated.