Quick Tips On Flower Arrangements

Special event, restaurants, hotels, wedding, and funerals all have a special place for flowers. Flower arrangement is a form of art and this form of art needs a touch of creativity too. In this article, we will look at different flower arrangements and a few tips on doing and don’ts with regards to fresh cut flowers.

Types Of Flower Arrangements

1. Fan shaped flower arrangement: In this arrangement, the flower and leaves are spread in the shape of a fan. To achieve these larger flowers, make the core central part of the fan and smaller and leaner flowers leaves make the exterior part of the fan. Hotels and conference banquets prefer this type of arrangement since they can be both large and small. They don’t look too busy and can be spaced out as well.
2. Circular shaped arrangement: This is a common arrangement and very easy and quick to be created as well. The arrangement calls for organizing flowers in a round form; this may be judged from the top view or any other angle as well. They find application in boardrooms, meeting places, reception desks, and buffet tables.
3. Triangular arrangement: These heavily depend on the backdrop to get the shape correct, it may be supported with greens and then front-ended with flowers. This arrangement is mostly for sober occasions such as funerals and weddings.
4. Crescent arrangement and S shaped: Such arrangements are mostly hard to get it accurate. Crescent-shaped is in the form of the letter C, while the Lazy S is in the shape of S. For both these arrangements the furnishings must be carefully chosen. The arrangement mostly is placed on a pedestal to get the highest view. The numbers of flowers in these arrangements are not too many, they are minimal and have a tendency to have greener colors in the play.
5. Ikebana: It is another style of arrangement adopted from the Japanese culture, this creative look to the arrangement is achieved with manipulating the stem of the flower. A scalene triangle arrangement in line with spirituality linking with earth, heaven and men is at the heart of the Ikebana arrangement. With this flower arrangement, there is no extravagance of the display with respect to colors, flowers, and greens. This promotes clarity, serenity, and simplicity.

Importance Of Colors

Color plays a large part in flower arrangements and different colors adorn different occasions. Bright colors play for a happy and warm ambiance, colors such as red, yellow, orange and ping may be chosen for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Colors such as blue, violet and green are used in sober occasions and are also called as white colors. They create a serene climate and can be contrasted with brighter colors as well.

Choosing Flowers

If your cut flowers are healthy the flower arrangement will stay firm and individual flowers will not droop and wilt. One key way to achieve healthy flower is to ensure that the foliage of the flowers are unbroken and the stems are strong and well-watered.

Preparing Flowers

Before adding flowers to the vase, cut the flowers at an angle under flowing water. It is best to put the flowers after this in the vase or a sponge. Foams generally reduce bacterial growth and maintain freshness of the flowers. Ensure you have got rid of any foliage that is damaged or not required before you set the flowers.

Essential Tips

• Always have flowers in the full bloom arranged.
• Do not starve your flowers, they need water to drink and stems should reach the water source.
• Begin early in the day, flowers should get enough time to settle before you present them.
• Use only as many flowers as required, never overdo the number of flowers.

Always remember that emotions are involved when flowers are received. You need to consider what the occasion is and then make choices of the arrangements, colors and size of the bouquet.