Bare branches dotted with intricate clusters of jewel-like purple berries, it’s no wonder the Callicarpa is also known as the beauty berry. Each lengthy stem is hand painted until lifelike, and features our built-in wire so it can be easily shaped and repositioned for a natural look.
Design & engineering
The materials
As our stems are life-like, we want them to look indistinguishable from the real thing. So, that’s why, on each stem, we’ve added a hidden wire inside that allows you to bend it into a natural position rather than have it sitting straight up.
Why life-like?
Having flowers and foliage in your home makes such a difference – they’re one of those final touches that helps it feel more lived in. And stems that look as good on Friday as they did on Monday are even better – no water to change, nothing to trim, no mess, no fuss, and no wilting.
Arrangement ideas
To continue the warm, autumnal feel, blend this purple-tinted berry twig with Eucalyptus Burgundy and our Beech Spray in Burnt Orange – the latter has branching stems which act as a colourful filler in floral arrangements.
Look after your life-like stems with just a quick weekly dust. Use a clean feather duster or a wipe to keep your bouquet looking as good as new.
The wire in the stem is tough so you can’t accidentally snap it. But you’ll need something powerful if you want to trim it down. We’ve found long-handled loppers (the ones for pruning shrubs and trees) or wire cutters do the trick. The wire inside also means you can’t put your stem in water for long or it’ll rust. So, if you’re arranging it with real flowers, bend the life-like stem up out of the water.
