The scent of New Dawn roses in Cape Cod is an intoxicating reminder of summer. Here, Justine Hand created an homage to Cape Cod for the inside of the house.See below for step-by-step instructions for a DIY arrangement with climbing roses.
Though most rose are finicky about Cape Cod’s sandy soil and salty air, this hearty climber seems to love the less-than-ideal growing conditions.
For Justine, the sweet smell of honeysuckle is synonymous with the Cape.
The inspiration for Justine's bouquet is the way New Dawn roses and honeysuckle intertwine above the door of her cottage.
Another feature of a Cape Cod landscape: grapes often grow wild by the shore.
For the DIY arrangement, Justine cut long stems of each of the roses, honeysuckle, and grapevines.
To prolong the grapevine's shelf life, Jusine uses a knife to make a long diagonal slice to expose the center of the stem.
Step 1: Make a base with the long grapes.
While wearing gloves, prep your rose stems in the same manner as the grapes, with a long cut.
Step 2: Focusing on the center of the composition, place an abundant grouping of roses.
Step 3: Finish off your bouquet with a few strategically placed pieces of honeysuckle.
Justine's finished bouquet has an abundant but wild aspect that captures the rugged beauty of the Cape.