How to Choose a Vase for Your Bouquet That Lasts as Long as It Does

A bouquet eventually fades, but a good vase stays. That's why we pair some of our bouquets with hand-shaped glass vases from the Italian brand EDG Enzo De Gasperi — and since you often ask us how to pick the right one, here's our guide.

Why height matters

A reliable rule of thumb: the vase should be about half the height of the full bouquet. For a typical bunch of tulips or roses with 40–50 cm stems, a 20–25 cm vase is a good fit. If you're dealing with long-stemmed gladioli, lilies, or eucalyptus branches, go for vases 35 cm and taller — otherwise the flowers will visually outgrow the vase and start leaning to one side.

The shape of the neck matters more than you'd think

Before choosing by colour or size, look at the shape of the neck — it's what decides whether you'll need to arrange the bouquet yourself, or whether it will fall into place on its own:

• A conical shape, wider at the top, opens the bouquet into a fan with no effort at all. It's the most versatile choice for everyday use — try the Nida Svasato vase, 25 cm or the taller 38 cm version.
• A bulbous shape with a narrow neck holds the stems close together. It suits low bouquets, single roses, or peonies you want gathered in one cluster — the Nida Bombato vase, 23 cm is a good example.
• An amphora shape combines both — the narrow neck straightens the stems first, then the wider rim lets them fan out higher up. You'll find this in the Nida Anfora vase, 28 cm.
• A ruffled rim spreads the stems outward, so even a smaller bunch of flowers looks like a fuller arrangement — as seen on the Drappo Nida vase, 29 cm and its taller 40 cm version.

Clear glass, or white with a relief pattern?

Clear glass is understated and lets the flowers themselves take centre stage. It goes with everything and never feels dated — a solid choice if you want one versatile vase for most occasions.

Matte white glass with a relief pattern, on the other hand, is a decorative piece in its own right. It looks good empty on a shelf and pairs well with simple greenery or white flowers that won't compete with its texture. It's the pick when you want the vase itself to be noticed alongside the flowers — take the Intagli white vase, 29.5 cm or its larger 35.5 cm sibling.

For truly large bouquets and long stems, reach for the tall, clear Ampolla vase, 35 cm, or its striking 48 cm version.

Taking care of a glass vase

• Change the water every two days, and rinse the vase out each time you do — a biofilm builds up on the walls, and it shortens a bouquet's life more than almost anything else.
• Dried residue or limescale dissolves with vinegar and warm water; use a bottle brush for narrow necks.
• Hand-shaped glass is best washed by hand rather than in the dishwasher — temperature shocks and mechanical strain aren't kind to it.

A vase that stays after the flowers are gone

We deliver EDG glass vases across Brno and the surrounding area on their own, or together in the same order as a bouquet — so the person receiving them gets the flowers already arranged in a beautiful vase they'll keep long after. You're also welcome to pick one up in person at our shops.

If you're after a more luxurious gift, take a look at our Rückl crystal vases as well. You'll find the full EDG glass vase collection and current prices on our Vases page.