What flowers are good for flower arranging? An introduction to flower varieties suitable for arranging
(1). Which materials can be used for flower arranging
As long as they have ornamental value, can last a long time in water, or are relatively dry themselves and can be enjoyed for a long time without water, they can all be cut for flower arranging. Of course, the materials for flower arranging are not limited to living plant materials. Sometimes certain dead branches and dried flower clusters, fruit clusters, etc. also have beautiful forms and colors and can likewise be used for arranging. In addition, all kinds of vegetables and fruits can also be used as materials, such as cucumber, pumpkin, eggplant, apple, banana, etc., all of which can be used for flower arranging.
There are also many artificially processed dried flowers on the flower market today, and they are also very good materials for flower arranging. Although they are not as fresh and full of vitality as fresh flowers, they have unique natural colors, or are processed into distinctive colors. In addition, there are artificial flowers of various textures, such as silk flowers, plastic flowers, paper flowers, metal flowers, and so on. Arrangements made with them and placed in a living room can not only play a decorative role like flowers, but are also relatively economical and easy to manage.
(2). Key tips for choosing cut flowers
(1) The longer the flower stem, the fresher it is. To keep them fresh and improve water absorption, flower shops cut off a section from the lower end of cut flower stems every day. Therefore, flowers with longer stems are fresher.
(2) Observe the overall form of the flower material. If the leaf surface is slightly wilted, yellowing, or the flower stems and leaves immersed in water have turned brown or black, the freshness is poor and they are not suitable for purchase.
(3) Touch the flower stems in the water by hand. If the part of the stem in the water feels slippery to the touch, it means the flower stems have been kept for 5-6 days, the freshness is poor, and they are not suitable for purchase.
(4) Flowers with most of their blooms fully open are not suitable for purchase.
(5) Flowers with too small a flower form are not suitable for purchase. The reason for a too-small flower form may sometimes be the removal of damaged outer petals.
(6) The flower color should be bright. The petals should be elastic, and the color should be bright.
(3). Forms of flower materials
Line Flower (linear flower) LineFlower. The entire flower material is in a long strip or linear form. Using the natural forms of plants such as straight or curved lines, it forms the outline of the design, that is, the skeleton. For example: snapdragon, blazing star, delphinium, gentian, silver pussy willow, forsythia, etc.
Form Flower (form flower) FormFlower. The flowers are relatively large and have their own distinctive forms, making them flower materials that look very individual. As the most eye-catching flowers in a design, they are often used at the visual focal point. Their own shape characteristics make their individuality even more prominent, and when using them, attention should be paid to bringing out their characteristics. For example: lily, anthurium, bird of paradise, peony, etc.
Mass Flower (block flower) MassFlower. The flowers are concentrated into relatively large round or block shapes, generally used between linear flowers and form flowers, and are important flower materials for completing the design. When there are no form flowers, the most beautiful and fully blooming mass flowers can also be used instead of form flowers and placed at the visual focal point. For example: carnation, gerbera, rose, anemone, etc.
Filler Flower (spray flower) FillerFlower. It has many branches and relatively small flowers, with many small flowers on each stem. It has the function of filling the space in the design and connecting flower to flower. For example: small chrysanthemum, small lilac, baby's breath, freesia, white peacock, etc.
We can choose different varieties according to different seasons:
Spring: Fragrant and attractive flowers, brightly colored flowers, as well as tender leaves and young buds, are all good flower materials. For example: woody plants such as peach blossom, ornamental peach, elm-leaved spirea, magnolia, camellia, and Chaenomeles speciosa; shrubs such as winter jasmine and forsythia, as well as willow branches, which are most full of spring atmosphere, paired with herbaceous tulips, lilies, peonies, irises, lily of the valley, carnations, stock, etc.
Summer: In summer, it is advisable to choose newly green flower materials, which can express freshness and elegance. Bright red and bright green make people feel restless, so light-colored and quiet flower materials should be the main choice, such as: rabbit-ear iris, baby's breath, dahlia, etc.
Autumn: In the harvest season, commonly used flower materials include: the leaves of red maple, ginkgo, and Chinese tallow tree. Fragrant osmanthus, as well as pomegranate, chestnut, persimmon, grape, etc. that express strength and vigor, herbaceous globe amaranth, amaranth, frost-defying autumn chrysanthemum, and so on.
Winter: The weather is cold, people spend more time indoors, and it is also around the Spring Festival, so flower materials with rich and brilliant colors that symbolize the joy of harvest and wishes for everything going smoothly should be chosen, such as kumquat, winter coral, nandina, wintersweet, lucky bamboo, silver pussy willow, poinsettia, etc.