Using the perfect vase for favorite flowers is like finding the perfect picture frame for a cherished photograph. The frame is critical to the entire look as is the vase for particular flowers. This Mother's Day present mom with a petal-perfect arrangement thanks to the expert advice of Jill Slater, flower designer for flowerpossibilities.com.

"The flowers are the main attraction but it is the vase that sets the stage," says Slater. "The shape and size of a vase dictates the final look, feel and design of an arrangement."

Depending on their characteristics - sturdy or weak stems, single or multiple blossoms - flowers "show" better in vases that play to their unique features. Slater offers these expert tips on how to select the petal perfect vase to display your flowers:

Tall Cylinder:
Good for "line flowers:" Gladiolus, snap dragons, larkspur, liatrice and delphinium. All these flowers are known as 'line flowers. Line flowers are flowers with multiple blooms all the way up the stem of the flower. A straight simple vase emphasis the flowers' straight stems and multiple blossoms.

Flowers in the photo:
Tall cylinder: Purple delphinium with bells of Ireland
Short cylinder: Yellow snap dragons

Trumpet or Tulip Shaped Vases, also known as a "Tumbler:"
Good for: Roses, lilies, Iris, gerberas, sunflowers and other flowers with important/unique blooms. This vase collects the stems at the bottom of the container and then allows the beautiful blooms to fan out at the wider top.

Flowers in the photo:
Pitcher: Casa Rosa Lilies and sword fern
Coffee mug: Pink alstroemeria

Ginger Jar and Urn:
Good for: Germinis, roses, asters, lisianthus, freesia, Queen Anne's lace, mini-carnations. This vase works well with many kinds of flowers, but especially good for flowers with thinner, weaker stems. The reason- the top of the vase collects the stems into a smaller bundle, and the flowers can then be supported while reaching out over the edge of the vase. Cut stems 1.5 to 2 times the height of the vase.

Flowers in the photo:
Clear glass vase: Queen Anne's Lace
White milk bottle: Yellow daisy chrysanthemums
Baby food jar: White freesia

Bubble Bowl or Low and Wide Mouthed Vases:
Good for flowers with big blooms such as: lilies, iris, sunflowers, and gerbera daisies. The easiest ways to enjoy big blooms is to float them or contain a smaller vessel inside the large one.

Flowers in the photo: - (See Top)
Large bubble bowl: Casa rosa lily
Low round bowl: Yellow sunflower
Cereal Bowl: Peach gerbera daisy

A simple technique to arrange flowers in a vase or even a pitcher from your cupboard. Use any varieties that meet your needs or your fancy.