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This DIY lemon flower arrangement is quick, easy, and perfect for spring or summer using fresh flowers, herbs, and citrus slices.
One of the best things about spring and summer is being able to walk outside and snip fresh flowers straight from the garden. But during those in-between times, when nothing is blooming, a quick stop at the grocery store works just as well. This DIY lemon flower arrangement is not only fast to put together, it’s fresh, cheerful, and endlessly adaptable. If you have herbs growing, they add a lovely texture and scent. Grocery store bunches work beautifully too, especially when paired with vibrant citrus.
Supplies Needed for a Lemon Flower Arrangement
- Two clear vases: one smaller than the other
- examples: 6 x 12 inch and 4 x 10 inch
- something like this set would work as well
- Fresh flowers of your choice
- Lemons (or any citrus)
- Garden shears
- Water
Important: When choosing vases, make sure they are both clear so the lemons are visible. The smaller vase should fit neatly inside the larger one, leaving a space in between for the lemon slices. The arrangement can be small or large depending on your vase sizes and where you plan to display it.
Assembly Steps
- Nest the smaller vase inside the larger one.
- Slice your lemons about 1/4 inch thick. (Remove the seeds if possible.)
- Carefully slide the lemon slices between the two vases. A skewer or butter knife helps spread them evenly.
- Pour water into both vases. The lemons should be completely submerged.
- Fill the inner vase with fresh flowers and herbs. Adjust as needed until you’re happy with the look.
Helpful Tips for Your Lemon Flower Arrangement
- If the smaller vase starts to float, simply fill it with water to hold it in place.
- Plan to use around 8 to10 small lemons depending on the size of your vases.
- Other citrus fruits work just as well. Try limes, oranges, or even pink grapefruit for larger vases.
- To help your flowers last longer, trim the stems and change the water every couple of days.
- Tap water is fine for the flowers, but using distilled or bottled water for the lemons may help prevent cloudiness and extend the life of the display.
More Flower & Herb Combinations
Here’s a list of flower and herb combinations that work beautifully in a lemon flower arrangement. These pairings are easy to find at the grocery store or in your garden, and they bring a mix of texture, color, and fragrance that looks especially lovely against the bright yellow citrus.
- White Hydrangeas + Rosemary – The large, fluffy blooms of hydrangeas pair perfectly with upright rosemary stems. This combination is clean, simple, and classic.
- Yellow Roses + Mint – Bright yellow roses echo the color of the lemons, and mint adds a fresh scent and a pop of green.
- Pink Carnations + Sage – Soft pink carnations mixed with velvety sage leaves create a soft, romantic look.
- Daisies + Thyme – White or yellow daisies feel cheerful and light, while sprigs of thyme add a delicate, earthy touch.
- Purple Statice + Basil – The color contrast between deep purple stock and green basil is striking, and both hold up well in water.
- Alstroemeria + Lemon Balm – This long-lasting flower comes in many colors and looks lovely with the softly rounded leaves of lemon balm.
- Tulips + Lavender – If tulips are in season, they’re a beautiful option. Pair with fresh or dried lavender for a soothing fragrance and a garden-inspired feel.
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Putting together a lemon flower arrangement is such a simple way to add color and freshness to your home. Whether you’re using garden blooms or grocery store stems, this project comes together in just minutes and adds charm to any space. It’s one of those ideas that looks more complicated than it really is, and it’s easy to customize with whatever flowers and herbs you have on hand. Try different citrus fruits, switch up your vase sizes, or play around with seasonal colors. No matter how you style it, the result is always cheerful and welcoming.
I have been out of the crafting loops for a bit but this lovely lemony idea is so happy! I too wondered how the fruit slices got there and stayed! Thanks you for sharing and inspiring so many!
I rarely respond to blogs, unless they are great. However, I had to let you know I love your blog. You are so down to earth and helpful with your recipes, home projects and diys. You are so different from so many blogs out there that feel as though buying out a craft store will make their blog more appealing. Thank you for all you do as I really feel what you provide to be useful and worth my time.
This is lovely! Thanks for sharing the technique.
So pretty, just says happy !
So cheery and beautiful Ann. I love decorating with lemons, especially in the kitchen. They are pretty, cheery and smell terrific.
The arrangement is sunshine in a vase! Beautiful! Here in the south most all my daffodils have been blooming for about 3 weeks now and I brought them in and added tulips from the grocery and have been enjoying a bit of sunshine myself. It has rained here in Ga. for the longest time. Thanks for all your beautiful posts!
AGAIN, I repeat YOU are the BEST!
This arrangement and a lemon bundt cake will be my house warming gift this spring to a friend that is down sizing. She has everything! This will be the perfect gift on moving day. Thanks!
Much appreciate you giving the sizes for the vases.
I wondered how florist got all those lemons to stay in place :) … thanks for sharing!
So Cheerful! Thanks for the pick-me-up:)
That is so fresh and pretty! I’m definitely going to have to hunt though my glass containers to see what I have that might work. Maybe some shorter, square ones?
Yes square vases would be perfect!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing another great idea!!