Compare And Contrast for flower arrangement

 

Compare and Contrast 

           Dark, vibrant colors in a bouquet add drama.

•  Choose dark flowers in the same hue, such as the ruby-red dahlias and maroon 'Black Prince' snapdragons shown here, so the color impact is more obvious.

• Arrange the base color in your hand (we used blue lisianthus, larkspur, blue veronica, and aster for a purple/white combo), then insert a few dark-hued blooms in between. Fewer dark flowers gives more contrast.

• Rim the arrangement with the wide greens of euphorbia, ivy, and hosta.

Around the Rim Flower Arrangements

 

Around the Rim 

 Low enough to allow easy conversation, an arrangement in a silver bowl makes an ideal table centerpiece.

• Use moist floral foam in shallow containers to give short stems more stability.

• Build from the outside in: dangle white strawberries over the bowl's edge, then intersperse large roses around the base of the arrangement.

•  Place a rose or two in the center, then use hypericum, sweet peas, and pansies to fill in the gaps for a full arrangement.

15 Classic Flower Arrangements

Make an impressive flower arrangement on your own. Just start with cohesive color scheme (we chose pinks in every shade).

• Start by arranging the flowers in your hand, placing the larger flowers near the base of the group.

• Pay attention to height and shape by arranging taller lilac stems near the top and back.

•  Lightly bind the stems with twine and place in a vase.        
• Fill in the gaps with sweet peas or other small blooms.

• Insert a few leaves of greenery near the bottom to form a casual "rim" for the arrangement.

Flower arrangement-Moribana Basic Upright

Flower arrangement-Moribana Basic Upright

Moribana Basic Upright

Mechanics: Kenzan

Square Galvanized Metal Container

Materials: Acer palmatum 'Senkaki', Anemone de Caen, Chrysanthemum, Rosmarinus officinalis







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Flower - Anthurium

Flower - Anthurium

Anthurium, a genus of 600 to 800 species of flowers, is also known as the ?flamingo flower.? These hermaphrodite flowers bear fruit and can be grown in mild climates.
Anthurium blooms are very small and crowd on a fleshy stem called a spadix. The spadix can grow in many different shapes and colors, most commonly red. The leaves are large and simple. Anthurium grows to about 30 centimeters tall.
These flowers make excellent houseplants, as they do not require much sunlight and they prefer a milder climate. However, they do not tolerate frost or freezing conditions. Make sure that you keep you Anthurium well-watered, but be careful not to soak the bulb entirely. In a yard or garden, Anthurium does well against fences and trees, as many varieties tend to climb. Lovely in a flower arrangement, Anthurium has a vase life of up to six weeks, depending on the variety. The thick spathe is better in a wide and not tall bouquet.

Flower Anemone

Flower  Anemone

Anemone, perennial plants that grow from tubers or seeds, grow up to two feet tall and come in a variety of colors, including red, blue, purple and white. The bloom grows from a single stem that has a patch of parsley-like leaves. The flower itself consists of eight to ten rounded petals fanning out nearly parallel to each other. The stalks grow up to eight inches tall.
Planted in October, Anemone flowers in May and June. They grow best in partial or full sun. In southern climates, the Anemone should be shielded from the sun in the warmest part of the day. Tuberous anemones should be planted two to three inches in the ground. Depending on the variation, Anemones can prefer either sandy or moist soil.
Cut Anemones do not fare well in vases because the flower?s fresh juice can be very irritating to the skin. This is a shame because Anemones are striking flowers. However, Anemones make wonderful dry flowers to keep for years and years. If you are set on using Anemones in a floral arrangement, a potted Anemone works very well. As the blooms fade, trim them and fresh blooms will grow in their place.