Vegetative design A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant
materials in the design
Stair step manner design placement The placement of cut material in a parallel design in
each group in order to create depth
Waterfall design Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal point near the rim
of the container
Customer Education Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their
flowers to the fullest extent
Processing Flowers Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers
Floral Preservative 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.
Hydrating Solution A citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to
prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
Respiration Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for
the plant
Transpiration Process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves
Interpretive Design Combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural
manner to create new image
, Formal-linear Design An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in
groups that emphasize forms and lines
Parallel Design Designs that consists of clusters or groups of flowers and foliage that
strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement
Line Flowers uses as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an
arrangement
Form Flowers Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes
Mass Flowers Usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the
arrangement to fill in
Cascade Design The design consists of several layers of materials, varing in size and texture
to create a flowering effect
Focal Point Location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest.
In a corsage the focal point is where the larger flower is placed
Primary colors Red, Yellow, and blue
Scale Relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
Secondary Colors Two primary colors combined in equal amounts