1. Identifying Cut Flowers and Foliage
Created by:
Mr. Akin
Edited by:
Traci Hendrix

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Line Flowers and Foliage
Are the skeleton of the arrangement
Tall, erect spikes of blossoms
Add height or width to the design

5. Form Flowers Distinct shapes Accent flowers to create a focal point
Never mass these flowers together

6. Mass Flowers and Foliage
Single stem
One solid, rounded head at the top
Add mass to the arrangement

7. 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

8. Focal points, add interest
Form flowers
Focal points, add interest

9. Stephanotis

10. Lady Slipper Orchid

11. Moth Orchid (Phalenopsis)

12. Crocus

13. Calla Lily

14. Lily of the Valley

15. Daffodil

16. Tulip

17. Iris

18. Anthurium

19. Bird of Paradise

20. Mass flowers
Fills space, adds shape

21. Hydrangea

22. Sunflower

23. Marigold

24. Dahlia

25. Peony

26. Gardenia

27. Zinnia

28. Gerbera Daisy “Gerber”

29. Chrysanthemum “mum”
button

30. Standard Carnation

31. Rose

32. Alstromeria

33. Tiger Lily

34. Give form to design, the “skeleton”
Line flowers
Give form to design, the “skeleton”

35. Stock

36. Delphinium

37. Freesia

38. Hyacinth

39. Liatris

40. Gladiolus

41. Larkspur/Delphinium

42. Snapdragon

43. Astilbe

44. Used to add dimension, texture to designs
FOLIAGE
Used to add dimension, texture to designs

45. Leather Leaf

46. English Ivy

47. Ming Fern

48. Salal (Lemon Leaf)

49. Sprengeri Fern

50. Boxwood

51. Huckleberry

52. Galax

53. Eucalyptus Seeded Eucalyptus

54. Plumosa

55. Apsidistra

56. Bear Grass

57. Ti Leaves

58. Used to add texture, depth to arrangements
Filler
Used to add texture, depth to arrangements

59. Forsythia

60. Waxflower

61. Baby’s Breath

62. Statice

63. Yarrow

64. China Aster

65. Dianthus

66. Geranium

67. Amaryllis

68. Common for gifts, home or office decor
Potted plants
Common for gifts, home or office decor

69. Christmas Cactus

70. Poinsettia

71. Jade

72. Philodendron