Created by:Mr. AkinEdited by:Traci Hendrix

IDENTIFYING CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

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

Focal points, add interest

FORM FLOWERS

Stephanotis

Lady Slipper Orchid

Moth Orchid (Phalenopsis)

Crocus

Calla Lily

Lily of the Valley

Daffodil

Tulip

Iris

Anthurium

Bird of Paradise

Fills space, adds shape

MASS FLOWERS

Hydrangea

Sunflower

Marigold

Dahlia

Peony

Gardenia

Zinnia

Gerbera Daisy “Gerber”

Chrysanthemum “mum”

button

Standard Carnation

Rose

Alstromeria

Tiger Lily

Give form to design, the “skeleton”

LINE FLOWERS

Stock

Delphinium

Freesia

Hyacinth

Liatris

Gladiolus

Larkspur/Delphinium

Snapdragon

Astilbe

Used to add dimension, texture to designs

FOLIAGE

Leather Leaf

English Ivy

Ming Fern

Salal (Lemon Leaf)

Sprengeri Fern

Boxwood

Huckleberry

Galax

Eucalyptus Seeded Eucalyptus

Plumosa

Apsidistra

Bear Grass

Ti Leaves

Used to add texture, depth to arrangements

FILLER

Forsythia

Waxflower

Baby’s Breath

Statice

Yarrow

China Aster

Dianthus

Geranium

Amaryllis

Common for gifts, home or office decor

POTTED PLANTS

Christmas Cactus

Poinsettia

Jade

Philodendron