{"product_id":"merlot-faux-hydrangea-stem","title":"Merlot Faux Hydrangea Stem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sonoma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stems-bouquets\"\u003eStems \u0026amp; Bouquets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe colour of a winter evening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eA full, generous hydrangea head in deep merlot red, the shade of mulled wine and velvet ribbon. On its own in a bud vase it is quietly dramatic. Gathered into a jug with pine and eucalyptus, it carries a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luxury-christmas-collection-2026\"\u003eChristmas arrangement\u003c\/a\u003e beautifully, and it will look just as rich next winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glance\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"glance-label\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glance-value\"\u003e45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"glance-label\"\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glance-value\"\u003eMerlot red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"glance-label\"\u003eStem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glance-value\"\u003eSingle bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"glance-label\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glance-value\"\u003e2 working days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDimensions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle stem, one full bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e As a guide, a stem looks best at around one and a half to two times the height of its vase, so a vase of roughly 25 to 30cm suits it well. Trim nothing: simply angle it to sit lower or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMaterials and design\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eA densely layered hydrangea head with deep merlot petals and soft natural variation in tone, on a slim stem that sits easily in a vase or arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe colour is the point: rich enough to feel festive, deep enough to stay elegant, so it moves from Christmas into the darker winter months without looking out of season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCare\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eNo water and no wilting. Dust gently with a soft brush, or use a hairdryer on a cool setting. Gently tease the petals open when it arrives to bring back the fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the depth of colour. Stored in a box between seasons, it will look just as good year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eStyling and pairs well with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eTry three stems together in a stoneware jug for a full, generous look, or a single bloom in a bud vase on a bedside or windowsill. Deep red sits beautifully against creamy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-vases\"\u003ewhite vases\u003c\/a\u003e and warm terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eFor Christmas, mix it with pine, eucalyptus and berry sprays from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stems-bouquets\"\u003efaux stems\u003c\/a\u003e, or lay it among a garland on the dining table. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luxury-christmas-collection-2026\"\u003eChristmas collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDelivery, returns and finance\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eIn-stock pieces are delivered in 2 working days. Last orders for Christmas delivery are 21 December. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery\"\u003edelivery information\u003c\/a\u003e for charges and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e for peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow many stems do I need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eOne makes a statement in a bud vase. Three give a full, abundant look in a jug or wider vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs it only for Christmas?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNot at all. The deep merlot colour works right through autumn and winter, and looks beautiful in darker, moodier rooms all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill it look real?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe layered petals and natural variation in colour make it very lifelike, even up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan I mix it with fresh flowers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes, but keep the stem out of the water so it stays at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59279189737797,"sku":"FLOCHKOW3007 - XMAS26","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/image00004.jpg?v=1791558356","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/merlot-faux-hydrangea-stem","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}