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
What type of flower is this?
Mass Form Line Filler
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Mass Form Line Filler
What type of flower is this?
Mass Form Line Filler
What type of flower is this?
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