Calla Lilies in Eiffel Tower Vases: Less Is More

A reader asked how many black pearl and white calla lilies fit in an Eiffel tower vase with a 1¾-inch neck opening.

Design Principle: Odd Numbers and Breathing Room

Eiffel tower vases are designed for dramatic, vertical statements. Their narrow necks suit **a single stem** or **three stems at most**. Crowding compromises the elegant silhouette and damages the blooms.

Recommended Configurations

• One stem per vase – classic, sculptural, high impact.
• Three stems – one white, one black, one white (or vice versa), staggered in height (6+ inch difference). Add a sleek tropical leaf (e.g., ti leaf) as a third textural element.

Two stems violate the "odd number" design rule and look unbalanced. If using multiple vases, vary the single-stem heights across tables for rhythm.