With the vast variety of tropical flowers now available on the market it is quite simple (and lots of fun!) to create your own Hawaiian paradise.

Floral Decorating Ideas

• Flower leis make a memorable gift for your guests and can usually be special ordered in advance from your florist.
• Show off your tropical floral arrangements in weighted pots surrounded by fruit and vegetables or covered with a Hawaiian print fabric.
• You can even use hollowed pineapples or coconuts as festive floral containers.
• If you have a pool, ask your florist to create fun floral arrangements that will float.

Special Touches

• Use tall torches in the ground or small ones placed into potted tropical plants.
• Make interesting votive candle holders by carving out fruits, vegetables or Protea (a hardy tropical flower available at florists).
• Decorate platters and trays with flowers or palm fronds, and include the customary flower trim for cocktails.
• Ask your florist if he rents props or tropical palms.

Suggested Flowers

Anthurium, protea, ginger, heliconia, birds of paradise, torch ginger and orchids.

Ask your florist about flowers for a Hawaiian Luau.