Light, bright and airy describe spring's budding blooms, but when juxtaposed against a dark hue, these beauties exude a completely different vibe - one that's also dramatic and daring.


Loose sprays of yellowy green flowering dogwood make a dramatic statement, even more so when set against a rich, dark backdrop. Create a pleasing imbalance by placing tall branches in a simple, smaller-size vase.
A precious pink flowering dogwood stem is a study in simple beauty when placed under a glass dome.
Liliac and flowering cherry cuttings lay casually across shallow bowls for a look that's informal and uncontrived. Dark-colour vessels provide the perfect foil for soft pink blooms to pop.
Highlight nooks and crannies with brightly coloured blooms. Here, a single stem of pink flowering dogwood set in a bud vase brings a dark shelf to life.
Whether along the length of a mantel or gathered together on a dining table, vases in different shapes and sizes keep the arrangement fresh and dynamic.
A cluster of soft-hued vessels with a few delicate stems interspersed on a dark wooden sideboard establishes a pretty backdrop in the room and can be admired from a distance.