Holidays & Entertaining Fourth of July/Memorial Day 10 Patriotic Flower Arrangements Perfect for Memorial Day Make the holiday extra festive with these red, white, and blue centerpieces! By Sydney Price Sydney Price Sydney Price got her start in journalism while in college, writing food and fashion content for her university's magazine and campus newspaper. She also interned at Modern Luxury, freelanced for Blue Frog Dynamic Marketing, and served as the copy chief at Urban Plains. After graduating, she became the editorial assistant for Better Homes & Gardens, writing about food, holidays, gardening, and home. After two years, she transitioned to copywriting at ITA Group where she wrote digital and print copy for B2B employee engagement programs. Her clients included technology, finance, and fashion industries. Sydney moved on to be the contract copywriter for Arbonne, helping create content for social media, emails, and event announcements. She is now the copywriter at AuditBoard, a risk management platform based in California.Sydney Price holds a bachelor of arts degree in magazine journalism with a minor in biology. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Honor our fallen heroes with a beautiful Memorial Day flower display. Use a combination of red, white, and blue flowers to show your American pride. Display the blooms in patriotic containers and add small flags to complete the arrangement. We'll show you how to dress up a plain vase, which flowers to combine, and how to display your finished floral arrangement. Any of these ideas would make a wonderful centerpiece for your Memorial Day picnic or backyard family dinner. Kritsada Panichgul Flag-Wrapped Vase Memorial Day wouldn't be complete without the American flag. For an easy way to incorporate it into your flower arrangement, tuck a small fabric flag around the edges of a clear glass vase. Fill with white and blue flowers—we used pale blue hydrangeas as the starring bloom. To complete the look, rest your vase on a tray of red and blue fruits. Make a Flower Arrangement Like a Pro Joseph Keller Rustic Metal Vase and Tray Guests will ooh and ahh at this stunning red, white, and blue flower centerpiece displayed in a humble metal vase. This showstopper includes the following blooms: purple-veined coleus, red and white hybrid dahlias, fuchsia, blue hydrangeas, blue sea holly, blue pincushion flower, red yarrow, and red roses. Give it a place of honor on a simple white oval tray. Marty Baldwin Red, White, and Blue Paper Wraps This Memorial Day centerpiece is a quick DIY project. All you need are basic glass vases and some red, white, and blue patterned paper ($25, Joann) of your choice. Measure around the vase to see how much paper to cut, then affix with adhesive. Fill with a bouquet of red-tipped carnations and spiky white spider mums reminiscent of fireworks. As a bonus, cut matching wraps to go around small votives. Helen Norman Blue Glass Bottles Look beyond the flowers for Memorial Day color. An assortment of antique blue glassware makes for patriotic table decorations. Bright red or white flowers, such as geraniums, contribute their rich hues. Pair with seasonal table runners. Peter, Krumhard Painted Planters Display a line of parade-worthy planters on your deck to welcome Memorial Day guests. Paint plain pots ($18, The Home Depot) red, white, and blue, or purchase colorful ones for the occasion. Fill them with corresponding or contrasting flowers. If you don't wish to permanently plant in these pots, place smaller planters inside and change them out after the holiday. Easy Container Garden Plans Quentin Bacon Paper Lantern Vase Covers Repurpose red, white, and blue striped paper lanterns as vase embellishments. Slide a cylindrical lantern over a clear glass. Use double-stick tape to keep it from falling down, if needed. Gather a handful of small white flowers for each. Display these vases against a solid tablecloth or runner to make sure the lanterns stand out. John Bessler Mason Jar with Flag and Flowers Need a centerpiece in a hurry? Keep your Memorial Day decorating ideas simple. Tuck fresh red, white, or blue flowers into a clear Mason jar. Go with a monochrome scheme or opt for all three colors of the classic trio. A miniature Old Glory adds instant patriotic flair. Blaine Moats Charming Coolers Vintage red, white, and blue coolers are the perfect containers for your Memorial Day flowers. Look for them at antique shops, flea markets, or online. Fill with plenty of flowers and flags to show off their retro Americana charm. Marty Baldwin Tub of Flowers A galvanized metal tub ($25, The Home Depot) brings farmhouse style to your outdoor Memorial Day decor. Truly "blue" flowers are rare in nature, so use deep purple flowers that lean towards blue instead. This bin features a combo of 'Overdam' variegated feather reedgrass, red pentas, white vinca, and 'Mystic Spires Blue' salvia. All of these plants appreciate full sun, so don't be afraid to leave the arrangement on a sunny porch! Erik Johnson Bouquet in a Pitcher For a relaxed, inexpensive arrangement, tuck a white flower bouquet into a simple white ceramic pitcher. Give it Memorial Day style with a trio of patriotic pinwheels. Take the pitcher of flowers outside for a picnic and the pinwheels will spin gently in the breeze! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit