How to make a Lemon, Lime, or Orange Flower Arrangement

by Jessie Daye

First published: April 25, 2023 | Updated: June 22, 2026

Orange you glad it’s almost summer? ☺️

The sun just peeked out from behind the clouds in Manhattan Beach today and I’m getting excited for some warmer weather. This super easy citrus flower arrangement looks professional, but is actually super affordable. It’s perfect for a last minute summer BBQ or a Mother’s Day brunch. Scroll down for the tutorial!

How to make a Lemon, Lime, or Orange Flower Arrangement

Author: Jessie Daye

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What you need

▢ (6) limes, lemons or oranges per vase10-inch diameter round glass vase8-inch diameter round glass vasefloral shearsparing knifecutting board(2) bunches of flowers in the same hue as your fruit of choice

Directions

Directions:
- Place the 8-inch-diameter vase inside the 10-inch one, this gap will create a space to stack the fruit slices. (You can use any sized vase as long as both vases are of different sizes and fit inside each other. A drinking glass would work as well.)
Place the 8-inch-diameter vase inside the 10-inch one, this gap will create a space to stack the fruit slices. (You can use any sized vase as long as both vases are of different sizes and fit inside each other. A drinking glass would work as well.)
- Slice your fruit into 1/2” slices and fill the surrounding vase.
Slice your fruit into 1/2” slices and fill the surrounding vase.
- Add water to center vase and trim lowers and arrange.
Add water to center vase and trim lowers and arrange.
- Place the 8-inch-diameter vase inside the 10-inch one, this gap will create a space to stack the fruit slices. (You can use any sized vase as long as both vases are of different sizes and fit inside each other. A drinking glass would work as well.)
Place the 8-inch-diameter vase inside the 10-inch one, this gap will create a space to stack the fruit slices. (You can use any sized vase as long as both vases are of different sizes and fit inside each other. A drinking glass would work as well.)
Place the 8-inch-diameter vase inside the 10-inch one, this gap will create a space to stack the fruit slices. (You can use any sized vase as long as both vases are of different sizes and fit inside each other. A drinking glass would work as well.)
- Slice your fruit into 1/2” slices and fill the surrounding vase.
Slice your fruit into 1/2” slices and fill the surrounding vase.
Slice your fruit into 1/2” slices and fill the surrounding vase.
- Add water to center vase and trim lowers and arrange.
Add water to center vase and trim lowers and arrange.
Add water to center vase and trim lowers and arrange.

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Hi, I'm Jessie.

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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