Abundant flower materials in the market

At present, there are many artificial dried flowers in the flower market, which are also good flower arrangement materials. Although they are not as flexible and vibrant as flowers, they have unique natural color, not only low, but also processed into unique colors

In addition, there are artificial flowers of various textures, such as silk flowers, plastic flowers, paper flowers, metal flowers, etc. the flower arrangement works made of them are placed in the room, which can not only play the decorative role of flowers, but also be more economical and easy to manage

When purchasing fresh cut flowers, you should pay attention to the following contents

1. The longer the branches, the fresher they are. In order to keep fresh and improve water absorption, florists cut off a section of the lower end of the cut flower branch every day. Therefore, the longer the stem, the fresher the flower

2. Observe the overall shape of flowers. For the flower stems with slightly withered leaves, yellowing or immersed in water, the leaves turn brown and black, and the freshness is poor, so they should not be purchased. 　

3. Touch the flower branches in the water with your hands. Touching the branches and stems in the water with your hand makes you feel slippery, indicating that the flowers and branches have been kept for 5-6 days, and the freshness is poor, so it is not suitable to buy

4. Most flowers are in full bloom and should not be purchased

5. The pattern is too small to buy. The reason of too small flower pattern may sometimes be the removal of peripheral incomplete petals

6. The design and color should be bright. The petals should be elastic and bright in color

Selection of flower types in different parts

1. Linear flowers. The whole flower material of linear flowers is long strip or linear. The natural forms of plants such as linear or curved shapes are used to form the outline of modeling, that is, the skeleton. For example: Goldfish grass, hydrangea, delphinium, gentian, silver bud willow, forsythia, etc

2. Shaped flower. The flowers are large and have their unique shape. They are flower materials that look very personalized. As the most eye-catching flower in design, it is often used in visual focus. The characteristics of its shape make its personality more prominent. Pay attention to its characteristics when using it. For example: Lily, Anthurium andraeanum, bird of paradise, peony, etc

3. Tufted flowers (massive flowers). The flowers are concentrated into large circles or blocks, which are generally used between linear flowers and shaped flowers to make the important flower materials to complete the modeling. When there is no set flower, you can also use the most beautiful and blooming cluster flower to replace the set flower and insert it in the position of visual focus. For example: carnation, gerbera, rose, Pulsatilla, etc

4. Filling flowers (scattered flowers). There are many branches and small flowers, and there are many small flowers on the stem of one branch or one branch. It has the function of filling the space of modeling and connecting flowers. For example: chrysanthemum, lilac, star, freesia, white peacock, etc