Line, Mass, and Filler Flowers
Do you want to learn how to create beautiful bouquets with different types of flowers and foliages? In this article, we'll teach you the 1, 2 and 3 of floral design: line, mass, and filler flowers. You'll learn how to use these three categories of flowers to achieve height, width, balance, color, and interest in your arrangements. You'll also discover some examples of line, mass, and filler flowers, and some tips on how to use them effectively. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find this article useful and inspiring for your floral projects. Read on and master the art of floral design with line, mass, and filler flowers.The "1, 2 and 3" of Floral Design
It's fascinating to know how different types of flowers and foliages are combined to make beautiful bouquets. Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide. And above all, have fun!
LINE FLOWERS
Line flowers are tall and structured. As the name implies, they give your bouquet a nice "line" (height, width, and a balanced look). Most line flowers have buds growing up a center stalk. Examples of line flowers are: gladiolus, liatris, snapdragon, delphinium, tuberose, veronica, curly willow, bells-of-Ireland, stock. Branches and tall foliage can also serve to create a nice "line".Tip: Line flowers, by themselves, look striking when placed in a tall cylindrical vase.
MASS FLOWERS
Mass flowers will give your bouquet weight or mass, are generally round and are sometimes they are referred to as "face" flowers. They are usually the focal point of color and interest in a bouquet. Mass flowers usually come with one flower per stem. Examples of mass flowers are: rose, carnation, gerbera, sunflower, lily, daffodil, tulip, iris, freesia, zinnia, alstroemeria, protea, chrysanthemum.Tip: Mass flowers are a good choice for a simple, quick vase full of flowers and are often sold in bunches.
FILLER FLOWERS
Filler flowersare stems with a lot of little flowers and/or foliage. They will round out your bouquet and give it a soft, full look. Casual, fresh from-the-garden bouquets use an abundance of filler flowers to visually connect mass and line flowers. Examples of filler flowers and foliage are: baby's breath, feverfew, Queen Anne's lace, ferns, heather, statice, eucalyptus, aster.Tip: Just a few sprigs of filler flowers, alone in a vase, can give a sense of simple elegance to any room, and many filler flowers are good candidates for drying.
Information in this section was provided by the California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC). Please visit them at http://www.ccfc.org