Tulip Basket Wreath

By Vintage Hotels

Spring has sprung, and so has your décor! This Tulip Basket Wreath, courtesy of Clippings Floral Design, brings a playful twist to traditional wreaths—because nothing says ‘hello sunshine’ like tulips in bloom.

What You Will Need

🌷1 Small woven basket (flat-back or regular, depending on how you’re hanging it)

🌷2 – 3 Bunches of tulips (fresh or high-quality faux)

🌷Mix of pinks, peaches, whites, or pastels

🌷Greenery stems (eucalyptus, ruscus, or fern)

🌷Floral foam (if using fresh tulips) OR crumpled paper (for faux)

🌷Wide satin or grosgrain ribbon (pastel or plaid for spring)

🌷Floral wire or zip tie

🌷Optional: baby’s breath or waxflower, small butterfly pick, moss for a more garden-y look

🌷Scissors or snips

How to Assemble

Prep the basket

  1. Place floral foam inside the basket if using fresh tulips.
  2. For faux tulips, stuff the bottom with paper so stems don’t slide down.
  3. Make sure the basket hangs flat against the door.

Create your greenery base

  1. Start by inserting greenery toward the back and edges of the basket.
  2. Let pieces spill out naturally—this sets the shape and fullness.

Prep your tulips

  1. Trim stems to similar lengths.
  2. If using fresh, remove extra leaves.
  3. Group colours together or cluster 2 – 3 tones for a soft gradient.

Build the tulip bundle

  1. Start placing tulips in small bunches, aiming for a gentle “fan” shape.
  2. Alternate directions slightly so it looks lush and effortless.
  3. Add filler flowers (baby’s breath/waxflower) last to soften.

Tie on the ribbon

  1. Wrap your ribbon around the basket handle or top edge.
  2. Tie a loose bow—nothing too perfect (spring looks better undone).
  3. Let the tails hang long for that romantic front-door moment.

Secure everything

  1. Use floral wire inside the basket to keep stems from shifting.
  2. If hanging outdoors, add an extra wire loop on the back.

Style + finish

  1. Hang on your door hook, adjust any tulip heads facing down, and fluff the ribbon.
  2. Optional: Tuck a little moss around the stems for a garden-fresh vibe.

For more gardening and floral design tips from Clipping’s, visit: https://bit.ly/3PfF3P2

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