Which flower would your partner stop to look at: the unfolding petals of a rose, the single sweep of a calla or a peony spilling over its vase?
A classic rose or a spare calla
Rose petals open out from a tight centre and invite a closer look. A calla has a clear outline even across the room. Choose it for a single sweeping line on a bedside table, or a rose for layers in a small vase.
Allow room for peonies
Open peonies can be much wider than the neck of their vase. Compare total width when two designs look similar in photos. Tell your partner why you chose it: “It reminded me of the first flowers we bought for our home.”