For darling buds: Display May's finest blooms in these delightful vases

1. Floral vase

Nell Koolen, £99. Bolster your bouquet with this vase's pretty outer covering of hand-made porcelain flowers. 0844 848 4000, conranshop.co.uk

2. Munster flower vase no 1

Gertrude Jekyll, £50. Ideal for lilies and gladioli and one of a range of exactingly shaped vases created by the renowned 19th-century garden landscaper. 08456 049 049, johnlewis.com

3. Silver coral vase

Norman Trapman, £145. Separate your stems into this glamorous marine design. 0844 884 2340, dutchbydesign.com

4. Milo vase peacock

LSA, £36. This sleek, spherical pieceis also available in heather and lime colours. 08700 240 780, heals.co.uk

5. Knitted vase

Ferm Living, £22. Cosy it up with this cutesy, chunky-knit container, available in a range of sizes and colours. cloudberryliving.co.uk

6. Bamboo bulb vase

Biomelifestyle, £10. A naturally elegant vessel whose sustainable production will leave your conscience smelling sweet. 020 8809 6188, biomelifestyle.com