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Introduction to HorticultureFloral Design
Flower: CarnationTerm: Conditioning
Standard Carnation
• Genus Name: Dianthus• Availability: year-round• Color: white, red, yellow, orange, pink, lavender,
purple, green, and various bi-colors• Unique Characteristics: Flower is fragrant, long lasting
and durable, and extremely versatile. Many cultivars are available.
• Shows ethylene sensitivity.• Design Applications: Medium mass flower, uses are
unlimited.• Longevity: 10 – 14 days
Conditioning
• Conditioning: The process of preparing flowers for shipment, storage, or arrangement, Usually involves a conditioning solution to prolong flower life
Types of flowers
• Line – Flower forms a point
Mass
• Round flowers that form the bulk of an arrangement
Form
• Flowers with a particular or different shape
Filler
• Small flowers with multiple blooms per stem or greenery
What type of flower is this?
• Mass• Form• Line• Filler
What type of flower is this?
• Mass• Form• Line• Filler
What type of flower is this?
• Mass• Form• Line• Filler
What type of flower is this?
• Mass• Form• Line• Filler
What type of flower is this?
• Mass• Form• Line• Filler
Transpiration
Flowers continue to transpire after they have been cut
Why do Cut Flowers Deteriorate?
• Low water absorption– Blocked xylem
• Loss of water– Transpiration
• Loss of food– No photosynthesis
• Disease– Botrytis (fungus causes brown leaves)
• Ethylene Gas– Produced by fruit and deteriorating plant material
Conditioning
• Replaces & prevents the conditions that cause deterioration
• Use a chemical mixture • Florists use “Floral Life”• You can use Sprite or 7-up
Conditioned water
• Lower pH – acidic water (pH3.2 – 4.5) maximizes hydration & slows bacterial growth
• Provide nutrition – glucose/sugar• Kill bacteria and fungus – preservative
Conditioning old flowers• Replace the water every 2 – 3 days
– Use warm water for maximum absorption– Mix 1 heaping TBS conditioner per quart of water – Stir until dissolved
• Cut flowers on a slant 2” from bottom or above any decay
• Remove any wilted leaves or flowers and any leaves that would be submerged
• Replace in clean containers w/ 3-4” of solution in the bottom.
Receiving New Flowers• Unpack
– (Not Roses – until ready for them to open)• Remove any that are browned or diseased• Recut the stems
– Cut 2” from end– Cut on a slant
• prevents stem from sitting flat on the bottom• Allows more surface area
– Place in warm conditioned water.• Allow 30 min to 1 hour out of the cooler to rehydrate
after shipping
Receiving Flowers
• Roses: Cut stems under water– Prevents air bubble blockage
• Milky or sappy flowers– Burn the end with a candle
• Remove all foliage that will be underwater– Slows bacterial growth
This weekFloral Design
• Monday – Condition flowers, greenhouse• Tuesday – bows, budvases, greenhouse, • Wednesday - Design Basics, wiring taping• Thursday – Substitute – worksheet &
movie• Friday - Bring in a coffee mug to make an
arrangement to take home.