The art of flower arrangement has been popular for centuries. Being able to create a delicate and harmonious work of floral art is considered by many to be an amazing skill. There are different styles of flower arrangement in different countries. Although most countries have similar understandings of what a flower symbolizes, there are also different situations where an aspect of the same flower has a specific meaning.


If you are basic in flower art, but love flowers, and want to arrange flowers at home, or even become a florist or open a flower shop, then you better know the following basic knowledge. Knowing this knowledge will give you a preliminary understanding of flower art. Lay the foundation for future flower art learning.



Some people think that flower arrangement is simply buying a few flowers and putting them in a vase for decoration, which is a bit "underestimating" the art of flower arrangement. As an art with a history of thousands of years in both the East and the West, flower arrangement has developed for thousands of years, and its norms, techniques and principles are very profound.



Choose seasonal flowers. Choosing seasonal flowers can save you some money and can make your flower arrangements look more timely, especially for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and special birthday parties.


Spring: During spring, the most popular flowers include: daffodils, peonies, tulips, sweet peas, daffodils, and hyacinths.


Summer: During summer, the most popular flowers include: lilies, gerbera, sunflowers, hydrangea, freesia, lavender, and forget-me-nots.


Autumn: In the fall, the most popular flowers include: marigolds, zinnias, star flowers, chrysanthemums, and asters.


Winter: During winter, the most popular flowers include camellia, poinsettia, Christmas star, Stargate lily, jasmine, holly, and cosmos.



Choose a container. The container you choose depends on what you want your flower arrangement to look like. Almost any type of container can be used for flower arrangements, as long as it is the right height, weight, and appearance.



Use complementary colors. When it comes to arranging flowers, color is very important, but there are no hard and fast rules about what color matches best. It mainly depends on your habitual style and personal preference.


But here are some things to be aware of:


Add complementary colors to your flower arrangements for a colorful and varied bloom. Try pairing red and orange with those little fresh greens. Or mix and match pink and purple with gypsophila white.


Try some other colors in the same suit, or some of the same colors in the shades. Or pair it with some darker colors around the green leaves at the mouth of the bottle.


Alternatively, you can try a vase with flowers of various colors, such as orange, white, and yellow gerberas or purple tulips.


Add some texture. A bouquet shouldn't be all flowers. You can add some greenery to your flower arrangement to create some texture, such as some wood stems or other plants that are in season.



Consider the placement of the flower arrangement. The last thing you need to consider is the purpose and location of the flower arrangement. Consider the color scheme of the colors and the mood of the room. You also need to consider available space.


For example, some brightly colored flowers can brighten up a dim (and lifeless) hallway or punctuate a drab bathroom. In addition, some pastel, pink flowers can let the air circulate, and the sunny room will appear more rich and fuller.


In addition, flower size should also be considered when arranging flowers. A pot of colorful daisies might look cute on a coffee table, but it might turn out to be a mess on the kitchen table. Likewise, a flower arrangement in a tall vase might be fine in a hallway, but if it's on a dining table, it might get in the way of conversation.


A florist teaches two tips for novice flower arrangement:


1. Use the "spiral foot" flower arrangement method, which is a basic technique commonly used in flower art, that is, to overlap the flower feet, and then arrange them in a spiral shape in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The advantage is that the flowers can support each other, Easy to add and subtract.



2. It is advisable to choose a flower vessel with a smaller mouth, which can make the flower material appear more compact visually.