CURLY WILLOW

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Line Element, Texture Element, Foliage

VASE LIFE
➜ Incredibly Long-Lasting

STEM LENGTH
➜ 60–180cm+

➜ Curly willow can comfortably remain dry-packed for up to 5 days, making it easy to stage ahead of weddings and large event production

➜ Condition in deep buckets to help support the taller stems while they hydrate and regain flexibility

➜ Recut the woody stems at a sharp angle while designing to ensure longevity, especially if displaying for more than a few days

➜ Don't fight the natural twists and curves—build your design around the movement instead of trying to force every branch into place

➜ Curly willow is beautiful in large vase arrangements, entry displays, sympathy tributes, hotel lobby work, and dramatic event installations where height and line create the overall structure

➜ Establish your tallest branches first, then build flowers and supporting foliage around them instead of trying to weave willow through a finished arrangement

➜ If shortening branches, cut at natural forks whenever possible to preserve the graceful branching habit and maximize the usable material

➜ Protect the decorative tips during transport, as the thinner branch ends are the easiest part of the stem to snap when packed too tightly

➜ Curly willow performs beautifully in both fresh water arrangements and floral foam, making it one of the floral industry's most versatile line materials

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Incredible movement and character
♡ Excellent longevity
♡ Strong architectural impact
♡ Versatile across design styles

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Requires significant storage space
✗ Can be challenging to transport
✗ Occasionally develops opinions about container size
✗ Has never encountered a straight line it respected

Can curly willow stay boxed overnight?
➜ Absolutely, curly willow is one of the hardiest design branches available and can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 2–3 days before processing

Can I cut the branches into smaller sections?
➜ Totally—florists regularly section curly willow into shorter lengths for centerpieces, vase arrangements, bouquets, and basket arrangements

Will curly willow root if I leave it in water?
➜ Sometimes, yes! Given enough time, fresh curly willow may begin producing roots, especially in clean water and warm conditions
➜ It doesn't affect its usefulness as cut material, but it's a fun surprise if you leave it sitting around long enough

Can curly willow handle being out of water for long periods?
➜ Better than most fresh products—its woody branches tolerate installation work very well, making it a favorite for weddings and large-scale events

Can I use curly willow in floral foam?
➜ Absolutely—its sturdy branches anchor securely in properly saturated floral foam and are often used to create height and structure

Why do some branches have side shoots or buds?
➜ This is totally normal—depending on the season, you may see small buds or fresh growth beginning to emerge, adding even more natural character and whimsy

Why is curly willow popular for event work?
➜ For sure, its height and movement create dramatic visual impact with relatively few stems

Can curly willow be manipulated?
➜ Yes—hydrated stems can be wound, looped, and contorted to create dramatic shapes and texture within an arrangement; it’s a technique frequently used in modern floristry

☆ Creates instant height and movement
☆ Excellent for installations and large-scale work
☆ Adds structure without visual heaviness
☆ Works beautifully fresh or dried
☆ One stem can completely change a design

☆ Roses
☆ Hydrangea
☆ Dahlias
☆ Spray Roses
☆ Tulips
☆ Peonies
☆ Queen Anne’s Lace

☆ Curly willow is a cultivated form of willow prized for its naturally vining, twisting branches, making every stem completely unique and impossible to replicate artificially

☆ Fresh curly willow is one of the few floral branches that may naturally produce roots if left in water long enough

☆ Florists often use curly willow as the architectural "backbone" of an arrangement, creating height, movement, and dramatic shape before adding a single flower