Tulipieres

Large Watermelon Pink Artichoke Tulipiere

 

I know we all love tulipieres. Also known as tulip bowls, tulipiere vessels are ornate ceramic pieces featuring several different spouts that hold blooms (traditionally tulips) individually. Tulipieres are self-arranging floral vessels. Dating to the early 17th century, tulipieres were designed to display the blooms of prized tulip bulbs.

I have several to share - these artichoke versions are very well priced and the perfect size (not too tall) to use as dining table centerpieces, on bedside tables, or side tables where a tall tulipiere will not work.

Find the large version here and the smaller one here. Here it is with white tulips.

Large Pink Artichoke Tuipiere

This is a wonderful book I have on the fascinating history of the tulip, a flower that has driven men mad - 

The Tulip by Anna Pavord

Tulipieres look wonderful with not only tulips but with roses, carnations, daisies, cosmos, spring bulbs, and more. Mums would be a lovely choice for fall. Make sure you leave the stems long enough to reach the water reservoir at the bottom - obviously the top tier stems need to be the longest. Start at the top and work your way down.

Here are more artichoke tulipieres - 

Small Green Artichoke Tulipiere

Small Light Blue Artichoke Tulipiere