The size was a bit smaller fab I expected but since you can bend be flowers and leaves a bit it worked out nicely. Was a bit disappointed in the "twigs" which are okay for a distance but too translucent for closeup examination. That said, who stands in front of a wreath and stairs at it?? Tie will tell how long it lasts, but the hydrangeas are beautiful and fairly realistic. Just be careful because pieces do fall off pretty easily (when you are trying to open up/bend leaves).