Transcript Floral Identification

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
Stephanotis
Lady Slipper Orchid
Moth Orchid (Phalenopsis)
Crocus
Calla Lily
Lily of the Valley
Daffodil
Tulip
Iris
Anthurium
Bird of Paradise
MASS FLOWERS
Fills space, adds shape
Hydrangea
Sunflower
Marigold
Dahlia
Peony
Gardenia
Zinnia
Gerbera Daisy “Gerber”
Chrysanthemum “mum”
button
Standard Carnation
Rose
Alstromeria
Tiger Lily
LINE FLOWERS
Give form to design, the
“skeleton”
Stock
Delphinium
Freesia
Hyacinth
Liatris
Gladiolus
Larkspur/Delphinium
Snapdragon
Astilbe
FOLIAGE
Used to add dimension, texture to
designs
Leather Leaf
English Ivy
Ming Fern
Salal (Lemon Leaf)
Sprengeri Fern
Boxwood
Huckleberry
Galax
Eucalyptus
Seeded Eucalyptus
Plumosa
Apsidistra
Bear Grass
Ti Leaves
FILLER
Used to add texture, depth to
arrangements
Forsythia
Waxflower
Baby’s Breath
Statice
Yarrow
China Aster
Dianthus
Geranium
Amaryllis
POTTED PLANTS
Common for gifts, home or office
decor
Christmas Cactus
Poinsettia
Jade
Philodendron