Choosing a vase. Aim for a vessel about a third of the finished height. A 30cm to 45cm vase suits the stem trimmed, and a tall floor vase suits it at full length.

How many? One stem reads as a full arrangement. Three give a lush, layered look. Odd numbers look most natural.

Hand-finished berries that vary from soft olive to ochre, some with a darker crown, in a matt to low-sheen finish. That variation is what makes them read as real.

Bare, structured branching with no leaves, like a stripped eucalyptus branch. It holds its shape upright in a wide-mouthed vessel, and the branches can be adjusted gently by hand.

Being hand-finished, no two stems are identical. Vase not included.

Dust monthly with a soft dry brush or a hairdryer on cool. Never wash it or use anything damp. Trim from the base with secateurs or strong scissors, a little at a time.

It holds its colour for years indoors, but a bright south-facing window will fade it sooner. It can sit on a covered porch for an evening, but it is not made to live outdoors.

Place one stem in a stoneware or glazed vase with the widest branching facing the room. For a layered look, use three berry stems above softer faux foliage. In a floor vase, leave 30cm of clearance from the wall.

Olive green sits beautifully against off white, mushroom and plaster walls, and suits quiet luxury, farmhouse, minimal and period rooms alike.

Allow 14 working days. Each stem is packed to protect the berries. See our delivery, returns and guarantees pages for full details.

For a hallway, holiday let or commercial space, ask about trade accounts for quantity pricing.