Due to its long stalks and fronds, pampas grass is not only suitable for decoration in vases. Wreaths can be made for any occasion alone or in combination with other dried flowers such as poppies or lavender. Simple boho-style wreaths can decorate doors and interior walls.
How do I make a pampas grass wreath?
To make a pampas grass wreath, you will need a wicker or metal ring, dried flowers (such as pampas grass, gypsophila and lavender), craft wire and garden scissors. Tie the stems individually to the ring, fill in any gaps and secure the flowers with hairspray.
Pampas grass wall decoration
Dried pampas grass is not only suitable for making into a bouquet. Various wall decorations made from the versatile stalks are also popular. How you can dry your ornamental grass yourself is clearly explained in the linked instructions. You will also find important information on pruning Cortaderia selloana in this article. However, if you do not have the opportunity to harvest pampas grass fronds, purchased stems can also be used for the DIYs below.
Wreath 1
Material used
To make a full door wreath from stems, in addition to the stems, you will need a metal ring or wicker wreath, scissors, adhesive tape, hot glue and fabric tape. The chiffon ribbon (€12.00 on Amazon) from Socomi, which is available in four different colors (white, beige, brown and red), is ideal for your wreath. The light material in combination with the fringes offers a real visual highlight.
Approach:
- separate small stalks from the main shoot
- Starting with the longer stalks, attach them to the wire frame using the hot glue
- fill empty spaces with smaller stems to create a dense wreath
Wreath 2
Material used
For the half-sided wreath you need a sturdy wire or a ready-made braid, pampas grass and other grasses and wooden beads. In order to achieve the most natural design possible, the balls used should also have a natural look. The wooden products from Efco impress with their simple appearance. The price varies in relation to the number of balls and the desired diameter.
Compared to the aforementioned DIY, in this case the individual stalks of the ornamental grasses are attached with small pieces of wire. This ensures greater durability as the adhesive dots can dissolve due to sunlight and heat.
Approach:
- separate small stalks from the main shoot
- Make the wire into the desired shape, for example circular
- Starting with the longer stalks, attach them to the wire frame using shorter elements
Note the hole diameter and ring diameter: The wooden beads are available in different sizes and hole diameters so that you can optimally adapt them to your selected wire. Therefore, pay attention to the manufacturer's information when selecting the correct products.
Wreath 3
Material used
This hoop is a real eye-catcher due to its color accents. In addition to the well-known materials such as wire and pampas grass, you also need eucalyptus branches and colorful feathers. Dark blue feathers such as those from Generic fit particularly well into the arrangement.
Approach:
- separate small stalks of the desired plants from the main shoots
- Make the wire into the desired shape, for example circular
- Starting with the longer stalks, attach them to the wire frame using shorter elements
- Additionally cover vacant areas with feathers
In addition to eucalyptus, a variety of other grasses can also be used to decorate the tire. Coastal grasses and slightly bluish specimens in particular give your wreath a maritime touch.
Advent wreaths in boho style
The boho style has experienced a strong upswing in recent years and is now indispensable. The style is reminiscent of the 1960s, but combines it with a variety of current natural materials. A special trademark is the high level of naturalness, which is reflected in both the design and the materials. Making an Advent wreath in this style is therefore unusual, but also promises a visual highlight.
In addition to Advent wreaths, breathtaking Christmas trees can also be created from the materials listed below. You can find some ideas in this compilation.
Advent wreath 1
Material used
The fluffy dried pampas grass is primarily found as a bouquet in vases. The shapely fronds can also be used to make an equally pompous wreath. This can then be used as an Advent wreath or as a table decoration all year round as required. You can find further tips for individual decoration with the versatile ornamental grass in this article.
In addition to the dried flowers, you will need a straw blank in the desired size and wire to make it.
Approach:
- shorten individual fronds to the desired length
- Use the wire to attach the dried flowers to the straw blank
- Blow-dry flower spikes until fluffy with a hairdryer
- Use hairspray or varnish to fix the shape and let it dry thoroughly
Advent wreath 2
Material used
The following Advent wreath is an equally beautiful but at the same time more playful variant. Pampas grass can either be dried yourself or bought already dried. An overview of the products with the best price-performance ratio is linked here. By incorporating additional dried flowers and ears of grain, it also looks much more timeless. In addition to various dried plants, you will need a wreath blank and wire. Hot glue, which can be used at specific points, is also suitable for better attachment of the individual stalks.
Instructions: Make a wreath out of pampas grass and dried flowers
As already shown above, a decorative wreath in natural tones can be made with few resources and a little skill. Below you will find detailed instructions for making a DIY wreath from pampas grass and dried flowers.
Material
- Willow wreath or metal ring
- Dried flowers (e.g. pampas grass, gypsophila, ears of corn and lavender)
- Craft wire
- Garden scissors
You can find a video with more helpful tips for designing this wreath in the following video.
DIY Adventskranz aus Pampasgras - Weihnachtstrend Trockenblumen
While you can easily make the dried flowers from the plants in your own garden, it is recommended to buy the willow wreath ready-made. With a diameter of 30 centimeters and a thickness of around 4 centimeters, the natural wreaths from Sntieecr are ideal for binding. Thanks to their stable shape, they can be equipped not only with all kinds of branches, but also with additional decorations.
Instructions
Step 1 – The Foundation
Choose a bright and open space for the work. The willow wreath is placed in the middle at the beginning of preparation. The selected dried flowers are now placed loosely around the tire and finally arranged. This makes your work much easier while tying, as all parts of the plant are already in the right place.
Step 2 – Tying
In order to give the wreath the necessary stability, the branches and stems should be tied individually. Be careful not to leave any gaps and wrap the wire tightly around the willow ring and plants. Over time, dried flowers also lose volume, so that in the worst case scenario the wreath falls apart.
Step 3 – The Details
After the pampas grass has been integrated into the wreath as the main element, the dried flowers are added. Dried flowers such as the yellow drumstick can be integrated as eye-catchers. Finally, it is recommended to cover the entire work with a layer of hairspray. This promotes the stability of the fragile flower spikes and ensures long-lasting color.
FAQ
How is pampas grass harvested?
Pampas grass for making wreaths should ideally be harvested in the fall before the first frost. To do this, the ornamental grass is tied together with a ribbon or held together by hand. The selected stalks should then be cut back to a maximum height of 10 to 20 centimeters.
Which dried flowers can you combine pampas grass with?
Due to its simple appearance, pampas grass can be combined with many different dried flowers. The most popular species include eucalyptus, hydrangea, lavender and poppies. You can find other suitable partners for garden planting here.
What can you make from pampas grass?
Cortaderia selloana is usually used for making decorative elements. Table and wall wreaths, which can be designed extremely individually using the ornamental grass, are particularly popular.
What do I need for a pampas grass wreath?
Only a few materials are needed to make a wreath. In addition to the dried flowers themselves, you also need wire, hot glue and a framework. This can be either a metal ring or woven from willow.
How much does a pampas grass wreath cost?
The price for an already made pampas grass wreath varies depending on the size and the variety of elements. The usual price range ranges from 70 euros to 100 euros.
