I loved this arrangement in the picture but once I received it not so much. Let me first say I love the vase and the idea of this tall arrangement. However, the flowers look very cheap, especially the stems and leaves which really look plastic. The height was exactly what I expected. Very tall and striking. The box it arrived in was very battered and torn and had been duct taped. Had it been in good shape I would have probably boxed it up and sent it back. I really didn't want the hassle of getting a new box and shipping it back. The arrangement looks pretty good where I have it so it will be fine. I guess I would have expected the floral to be more high end for the price that I paid.