Isn’t this one a beauty? This combination of lime green carnations and green hydrangea is really something to behold! This elegant arrangement could be used as a table centerpiece for the home, for parties and wedding receptions or anywhere where you’d like a lovely table design with class and distinction.
It is a wonderful fall floral design, but could also be used at any time through the year depending upon availability of the ingredients.
It is an easy arrangement for anyone to make (especially easy if you have studied or are studying floral design at Rittners Floral School in Boston!) but has some rather fascinating design implications…..
There are several secret design tricks in this arrangement. (Should I tell you? But then if I tell you, then they wouldn’t be secrets anymore!! Well. All right….I will tell you, but we’ll keep these design tricks between you and me…OK?)
The first secret design trick is the use of monochromes. The concept behind a monochromatic arrangement is simple. Use tints, tones or shades of a particular color in a floral design. It’s not a new idea, but it is one that has become quite popular as of late and is considered quite chi-chi! The mixture of the greens of two very different flowers works so nicely here. Not only does the green of the hydrangea differ from the green of the carnations but the texture of the two kinds of flowers contrast nicely as well.
The second secret design trick in this design concerns the hydrangea. It is predominantly green but it also has a wonderful subtle blending of other colors mixed in. Look closely. You may see a petal here or there that is light blue…. A petal here or there that is slightly lavender….. Our eyes, however, interpret the cumulative effect of the hue of the hydrangea as green…… It is these marvelous little internal variations that create additional visual interest. There is very subtle variation yet our overall perception of the design still remains as “green.” Way cool!!
Design secrets! Tricks to creating gorgeous floral designs…… We love sharing these things at Rittners Floral School in Boston!
