Expert: Gary & Teri - 6/7/2009

Question
I just watched the demo for the new "Gala" bouquet holder. I have been looking for something like this for years.I understand it is designed to hold fresh flowers, what about silk flowers? Will it hold the heavier silk flowers in a large bouquet? Or is there another product out there like the Gala holder designed for silk? Please advise. Thank you.

Answer
Hi Debra, While it can be used for silk the main purpose is that it can keep fresh flowers watered so they last all day(s). Most any styrofoam floral holder can do the same for silk since you do not need the water aspect. The Gala bouquet holder does make it nice since it is preformed with a handle though. As for how much can it hold weight wise? Since I do not know what you have or plan on really doing with it The best comparison I can say is take an ordinary block of wet floral foam and stick what you want in it, if it holds it and holds up (incase you plan on throwing it) then the Gala bouquet holder will do also. But if you need additional power to hold the arrangement simply get some tape or wire etc. and wrap around the stem and secure it to the holder.