Queen Anne's Lace Stem, Light Green 49cm Faux Flower

Some stems do the heavy lifting in an arrangement. This one does the opposite, and an arrangement is usually the better for it. Queen Anne's lace scatters fine, lacy clusters of tiny flowers across an open, feathery frame, and in light green it reads as fresh field picking rather than anything formal.

The stem measures 49cm, which is the useful middle height: tall enough to give a bouquet air above the rim of a vase, short enough to trim down for a bud vase without losing the shape. It is also known as wild carrot, bishop's lace and, in its close garden relative, bishop's flower or false Queen Anne's lace, so if you have been searching under any of those, this is the bloom you had in mind.

Where it earns its place is in the gaps. Peonies, hydrangeas and roses give you mass; this gives you the lightness between them, which is the difference between a bunch that looks arranged and one that looks gathered. the rest of the faux flowers range to build the bunch around it. Common questions

How many stems do I need?
As a filler, three to five through a mixed bouquet is plenty. On its own, seven to nine in a wide mouthed vessel gives you that loose meadow look without needing anything else. Our vase collection has the shapes that suit it best.

Can it be trimmed?
Yes. The stem can be cut to height with wire cutters or sturdy scissors. Cut from the bottom, and take a little less than you think you need to start with.

How do I keep it looking right?
Dust the heads every few weeks with a soft brush or a hairdryer on its coolest setting, and keep it out of harsh direct sun so the colour holds. Our guide to making artificial flowers look real covers the unpacking and shaping that makes the biggest difference. Styling it

- Add three to five stems to a clear or ceramic vase for a simple, relaxed bunch
- Mix with creamy faux blooms and dried sprays for a softer layered look
- Pair with rattan, timber or whitewashed surfaces for a natural palette
- Use a single stem in a bud vase as a light, sculptural moment on a windowsill
- Work it through a tablescape or a bridal bouquet where you want air rather than mass Why you will love it

- Dainty wildflower shape with fine, natural texture
- Light green tone lifts and freshens a tonal arrangement
- Sits beautifully with peonies, hydrangeas, eucalyptus and dried grasses
- Holds its shape and colour without water, wilting or dropped petals
- Useful across spring styling, neutral schemes and event work alike

- Height: 49cm
- Colour: Light green
- Form: lacy clusters of small flowers on a fine, open frame
- Also known as: wild carrot, bishop's lace, bishop's flower
- Sold: individually as a single stem Gifting

Pair a few stems with a small ceramic vase and you have a present that keeps looking good long after fresh flowers would have gone over. It suits a housewarming, a thank you, a new mum, or anyone whose windowsill could do with something living looking on it. In short

A 49cm faux Queen Anne's lace stem in light green, with the fine lacy clusters and open, feathery frame of the real thing. Use it as the lightness between heavier blooms, or gather a handful on its own for a loose meadow bunch that never needs water.