Flower Dominant Features

Flower: Tulip

Term: Dominant Feature

TulipTulipa Availability: November-May Color: red, yellow, purple, pink, orange, peach,

white, and bicolors Stem continues to lengthen or “grow” even after

being placed into designs Many hybrids and cultivars are available, some with

fringed or striped sepals or petals. Medium mass flower: works best in combination with

other spring flowers Popular in white and red during the winter holiday

season. Longevity: days 3-7 Sold by bunch (10) Cost: Varies dramatically by season & variety

In season $.75/stem Out of season $2,00 or more

Types of Tulips

Single

Double

Lily

Fringed

Parrot

Viridiflora

Floral Dominant Features

Floral material is identified by its dominant feature The shape of a flower or foliage that impacts the

logical placement of the flower in an arrangement 4 Basic types

Line Form Filler Mass

Not set in stone – guideline to use for compositions

Types of flowers

Line – Flower forms a point Usually has a long stem Used to set structure in arrangements Provides a visual pathway

Mass

Round flowers on a single stem Add visual weight to a design Provides the bulk of an arrangement

Form

Flowers with a particular or different shape Frequently used as a focal point

Filler

Small flowers with multiple blooms per stem Greenery or foliages Fills open spaces Covers foam and tape

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Mass Form Line Filler

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Mass Form Line Filler

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Mass Form Line Filler

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Mass Form Line Filler

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Mass Form Line Filler

Tricky

Can you find more than one feature?

Types of Tulips

Single

Double

Lily

Fringed

Parrot

Viridiflora