Vases for Sale

Flower Vases and Vessels, Chosen the Way We Choose Our Flowers

A beautiful flower deserves a beautiful vessel. We choose our vases the way we choose our blooms, for shape, colour and the way they catch the light, so the vase earns its place on the table long after the flowers have faded. Twenty-five years of styling arrangements has taught us which shapes actually hold a bouquet well and which just look pretty in a catalogue. Everything here is sold on its own or ready to fill, and each piece ships nationwide, carefully packed to arrive in one perfect piece.

Glass Vases for Sale

Clear and coloured glass is the easy choice, because it works with almost any flower and any room. The Caramel Ripple glass vase and the Caramel Clouds vase bring warmth to a shelf, while the Blue Frosted vase and the Blue Dot beaker add a soft pop of colour. For height and drama, the Sea Ripple tall vase and the Amber Waves vase make a statement even empty. Our guide to caring for flowers in a vase helps your blooms last longer once they are in.

Ceramic and Handmade Vases

For texture and character, nothing beats ceramic. Many of our pieces are one-of-a-kind, so when they are gone they are gone. The Pink Ceramic vase and the Blue Squiggle ceramic vase with handles are playful and modern, the Whispering Clay vase and the Serenity Swirl vase lean calm and organic, and the Green Vase is a true one-off. For proudly local art, the Indigo King Protea vase, the Malachite Kingfisher vase and the Flame Lily Sunbird vase celebrate South African flora and birdlife.

Big and Tall Vases for a Statement

Some moments call for scale. A big vase anchors an entrance hall, a dining table or a mantelpiece, and holds a generous armful of flowers with ease. The Tall White Shaped vase and the White XL Tulip Shaped vase are our go-to statement pieces, the Tall White Frosted bottle suits a single stem beautifully, and the Indigo Tide vase and Bluebell Breeze vase bring bold colour at height. For grand blooms, pair one with our luxury flower bouquets or a striking bunch from our protea bouquets range.

Decorative Vases, Bowls and Jars

Not every vessel needs flowers to earn its keep. Our decorative pieces style a room on their own, then step up when the blooms arrive. The White Seedpod fluted vase and the Tranquil Snow vase are quietly elegant, the Blue Lady and Baby patterned vase is a conversation piece, and the classic blue and white fish jar with lid and medium fish jar bring timeless ginger-jar charm. A small ceramic fluted bowl is perfect for floating blooms. Style them alongside our candles for a finished look.

The Right Vase for Your Flowers

The vase matters as much as the flowers, and the right shape makes an ordinary bunch look florist-arranged. A tall, narrow vase supports long-stemmed roses and lilies, a low, wide bowl suits peonies and hydrangeas that want to open out, and a classic fluted vase flatters a mixed hand-tied bunch. Fill yours from our flower bouquets, roses or seasonal peonies ranges, or keep it forever with silk flowers and artificial flowers. Our flower care guide, our ikebana arranging feature, our 100 bouquet ideas and our hydrangea arrangement ideas are full of styling inspiration.

Vases as a Gift

A vase is a gift that keeps giving, because every future bunch of flowers lands in it. Paired with a bouquet, it turns a one-day gesture into a lasting one, which makes it a lovely housewarming, wedding or milestone present. Add a beautiful vessel to a send from our gift boxes for women range, or dry and keep a special bouquet using our how to dry flowers and artificial flowers for home decor guides. A vase says I hope your home is full of flowers, and that is a lovely thing to wish someone.

Nationwide Vase Delivery

Our vases are carefully boxed and travel well, so our nationwide gift delivery reaches most South African suburbs and cities within 2 to 4 business days. Want flowers in the vase on arrival? Order fresh flowers before 12pm for same-day delivery across Cape Town and Johannesburg, and we will deliver the vase and the blooms together. See how our same-day flower delivery works, and our fun facts about flowers feature is a lovely browse while you choose.

How to Clean and Care for Your Vase

A vase lasts for years when you look after it, and clean glass always shows off your flowers better than a cloudy one. Rinse a glass vase in warm, soapy water after every bunch, and for a stubborn chalky waterline, fill it with warm water, add a spoon of bicarbonate of soda or a splash of white vinegar, leave it overnight, then swirl a little uncooked rice inside to lift the residue. Ceramic vases prefer a gentle hand wash rather than the dishwasher, so the glaze stays glossy, and a bud vase with a narrow neck cleans easily with a bottle brush. Whatever the vessel, change the water every two days and re-trim the stems to keep blooms fresh, a routine our florists have followed in our Claremont studio since 1999. Our guide to caring for flowers in a vase has the full method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vase for flowers?

The best vase depends on the flowers. Tall, narrow vases support long-stemmed roses and lilies, low wide bowls suit peonies and hydrangeas that open outward, and a classic fluted vase flatters a mixed bunch. Clear glass works with almost anything, while ceramic adds character. As a rule, the vase should be about half to two-thirds the height of your arrangement.

What size vase do I need for a bouquet of flowers?

For a standard hand-tied bouquet, a vase 20 to 25cm tall with a medium opening usually works well. The stems should sit comfortably without cramming, and the flowers should rise to roughly one and a half times the height of the vase. For a big, generous bouquet, choose a tall statement vase; for a small posy, a short bud vase keeps it looking intentional.

How do you choose a flower vase?

Start with what you will put in it, then the room. Match the vase height to your usual flowers, pick an opening wide enough for the stems but narrow enough to hold their shape, and choose a colour that works with your space. Clear glass is the safest all-rounder, ceramic adds personality, and a tall vase doubles as decor even when empty.

What can I put in a vase besides fresh flowers?

Plenty. Silk and artificial flowers give you the look all year with no upkeep, dried flowers and grasses bring soft, lasting texture, and a single branch or a few stems of foliage can look striking on their own. Many of our decorative vases, bowls and jars also stand beautifully empty as sculptural pieces in their own right.

Do you deliver vases nationwide in South Africa?

Yes. Our vases are non-perishable and carefully packed, so we deliver them across South Africa within 2 to 4 business days, to most suburbs and cities a courier can reach. If you would like fresh flowers arranged in the vase, those are same-day in Cape Town and Johannesburg when you order before 12pm, and we deliver the vase and flowers together.

How do you clean a cloudy glass vase?

Fill the vase with warm water and add a spoon of bicarbonate of soda or a splash of white vinegar, then leave it to stand overnight. Swirl a handful of uncooked rice around the inside to gently scrub away the chalky film, rinse well, and dry it upside down so no water spots form. For everyday care, a wash in warm soapy water after each bunch of flowers keeps the glass clear.

How do you arrange flowers in a vase?

Start by trimming each stem at an angle and stripping any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Build a base with foliage or the larger blooms first, then add your focal flowers and finish with a few delicate stems for movement. Turn the vase as you go so it looks full from every side, and aim for the flowers to rise to about one and a half times the height of the vase. Fresh water every couple of days keeps the whole arrangement looking its best.