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Identifying Cut Flowers and Foliage. Created by: Mr . Akin Edited by: Traci Hendrix. Why is it important to know how to identify flowers?. To know what types of plant materials can be used in designs To be familiar with seasonality and availability of flowers
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Identifying Cut Flowers and Foliage Created by: Mr. Akin Edited by: Traci Hendrix
Why is it important to know how to identify flowers? • To know what types of plant materials can be used in designs • To be familiar with seasonality and availability of flowers • To be able to visualize how the overall product will look when it is finished
Classifications of flowers and foliage • Flowers and foliage are classified according to different shapes/forms • We select certain flowers to create a style or effect we are trying to achieve (example: a tall arrangement would use different flowers than a small, compact arrangement)
Line Flowers and Foliage • Are the skeleton of the arrangement • Tall, erect spikes of blossoms • Add height or width to the design
Form Flowers • Distinct shapes • Accent flowers to create a focal point • Never mass these flowers together
Mass Flowers and Foliage • Single stem • One solid, rounded head at the top • Add mass to the arrangement
Filler Flowers and Foliage • Add the finishing touches to an arrangement • Small, delicate flowers • Use as background to highlight the pattern of the larger flowers
Form flowers Focal points, add interest
Mass flowers Fills space, adds shape
Chrysanthemum “mum” button
Line flowers Give form to design, the “skeleton”
FOLIAGE Used to add dimension, texture to designs
