Floral Design

the storage or shipment of flowers out of water

cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment of any stage of the distrubution process

supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foilage in an arrangement

sells floral goods and services to the consumer

the length of time cut flowers can stay in a vase before they die

firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit

the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into food for plants

the level of light recieved on a plant surface

a design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials i

the tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills

similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other

The Japanese art of the formal flower arrangement, characterized by their linear forms

number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate guage of wire is 24-28 depending on the weight of the flower. Con

Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem

Flower arrangement heights should not vary in pave arrangements. the pave design is a technique characterized by parrallel or surface contou

contain more than one single focal point

A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design

is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container

Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent

Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers.

A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.

A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.

Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.

The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.

A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines.

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrange

used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement

Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes.

Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.

The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect

The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest. In a corsage, the focal point is where the largest fl

Red, Blue, and Yellow are primary colors

The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location

Two primary colors mixed with equal amount

The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container

Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement

The impression of the design being stable and self-supported

The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness

Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem

A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line"

A formal, equilateral triangular design

Do not require a focal point

Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the f

Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin

Combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color

A type of flower used to complete a design

Bride's bouquet, Bridesmaid's bouquet, Corsages, Boutonnieres, Alter flowers, Pew Flowers, on the candelabra, Bride's Throw bouquet, table d

A purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower arrangement

The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement

Form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement

The Color Spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well

Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth Wire

#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire. #20 and #22 gauge wire is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums

The brightness or darkness of a hue

The measure of color intensity when a gray is added to a hue

A hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue

Describes the lightness or darkness of a hue

Adding white to a color lightens its tint

Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the st

Refrigeration of fresh product with a combination of low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by tra