Strip stem so that no leaves will be covered by water. Place flower in vase. To give added support and beauty, add a stem or two of linear foliage or a curly twig.
Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide. |
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 | This simple step will help your flowers absorb cut flower food, while eliminating stem-clogging bacteria. Feed Your Flowers?Always start with a clean vase and add a packet of cut flower food to warm water.
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Often the vase should make up one half to one-third the size of the total arrangement (for example, three-foot tall gladiolus need a 12 - 18" vase). |
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Project #4: The Hand-Tied Bouquet As the name implies, this bouquet is made while holding flowers in your hand.
DON'T combine flowers which do not naturally blend well. Consider the morphology, texture, as well as the color. For example, bold, angular, shiny tropical flowers such as bird of paradise do not blend well with softer, delicate, ruffled flowers such as sweet peas. DO condition the flowers by cutting the stems diagonally under water. |
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Submerged leaves will rot and create bacteria, shortening the life of your bouquet. 3. Recut the stem of each flower under water using a sharp knife or scissors. |
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