It is well known that the ancient Romans used leaves and branches as centrepieces. Since then, tables around the world have seen different plants, foods and materials used as decorative displays.

In modern times, flowers and fruit are the most popular items used in centrepieces with some types and breeds used more than others. Popular centrepiece flowers include roses, hydrangeas, tulips and gerberas. While these flowers look great as centrepieces, there is a whole host of other plants and fruits you can use to create an eye-catching table decoration.

In this blog we think outside the box (well slightly) and list 6 creative centrepiece ideas.

1. Mint flowers

1. Mint flowers
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Growing mint in your garden?

This tasty herb works fantastically as a centrepiece when it has flowered.

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2. Succulents

2. Succulents
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Take cuttings from your succulents and arrange them into a centrepiece. Click here to read more about creating succulent centrepieces.

3. Grass

3. Grass
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Love your lawn? Why don’t you show it some love at the dinner table?

Centrepieces made with grass are unique and attention grabbing.

It is well known that the ancient Romans used leaves and branches as centrepieces. Since then, tables around the world have seen different plants, foods and materials used as decorative displays.

In modern times, flowers and fruit are the most popular items used in centrepieces with some types and breeds used more than others. Popular centrepiece flowers include roses, hydrangeas, tulips and gerberas. While these flowers look great as centrepieces, there is a whole host of other plants and fruits you can use to create an eye-catching table decoration.

In this blog we think outside the box (well slightly) and list 6 creative centrepiece ideas.

4. Lemon and lime

4. Lemon and lime
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This thrifty centrepiece was created using lemons, limes and a few cuttings of asparagus fern (a well known weed).

5. Baby's Breath

5. Baby's Breath
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Baby’s breath is a carnation flower and usually used as a filler in larger bouquets.

Make it the star of the show with a centrepiece like this one.

6. Lavender

6. Lavender
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Lavender makes for a simple and beautiful centrepiece.

If you don’t have any in your garden chances are your neighbour does.

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