Useful for arrangements year-round, it has dark evergreen leaves and bright red ... Plants produce clusters of urn-shaped flowers in the late spring followed by dark purple, edible berries ...

And I'm not talking about simple stems in a vase, but dramatic floral arrangements that boast the perfect combination of texture, silhouette, and color ... palette is bright yet not overwhelming ...

Herdt starts with greenery, adds bright-colored flowers while also keeping the arrangement proportionate. "If you do it for long enough, you kind of learn your own style," said Herdt. "I've gotten ...