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| Autumn brings a glut of berries and fruits. This is the ideal material for a long lasting stem circle. |
| Step 1
Collect the materials: Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii (51), Amaranthus (3404), Ligustrum (4069), Physalis alkekengi (245), Symphoricarpos albus ‘White Pearl’ (13776), a stem circle, coloured ribbon and a glass dish. | ![]() |
| Step 2
Fasten the ribbon to the stem circle and pull it tight underneath the dish. Also fasten the ribbon to the other side of the circle. Now fill the dish with water. | ![]() |
| Step 3
Drape the Amaranthus over the circle, ensuring that the stems reach the water. Push the Ligustrum loosely into the stem circle. | ![]() |
| Stap 4
Finish off the circle by winding the Callicarpa, Symphoricarpos and Physalis through the stems. | ![]() |
| Step 5 The warm colours of the stem circle look their best against a calm background. | ![]() |