Effective Use of Color Schemes In Floral
Arrangements
In addition to flower selection, color choice has
perhaps the greatest influence on the "voice" of an arrangement. Color
schemes affect energy, mood, intensity and emotional impact. What people
see when they look at an arrangement and how they respond is directly related to
the use of color in the design. The color wheel is a useful tool for those
who want to gain a better understanding of using color in floral design.
There
are several versions of color wheels, however the most common display used in
floral design is a chart with 12 pieces representing different color variations
in the spectrum. This shows the relationship between colors. Yellow, red
and blue are the primary colors.
By mixing the primary colors, you get the
secondary colors orange, purple and green. Tertiary colors, such as
red-orange,blue-violet and yellow-green, result from mixing a secondary color
with a primary color. Using this information about color theory, you can
build an understanding of how different color schemes impact the overall affect
of an arrangement.
There are four basic color combinations for
floral arrangements.
Monochromatic schemes consist
of variations of a single color, for example different pinks. This type of
arrangement is typically elegant and subtle. It is often used in weddings.
Analogous combinations use two
colors that are related or next to each other on the color wheel, for example
yellows and greens or blues with purples. This type of combination tends
to be peaceful but it can also have warm overtones is colors such as red and
orange are used.
Complementary color schemes use
two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. While these
colors may contrast, they also enhance each other, often bringing both cool and
warm colors together for more energy.
Triadic combinations consist of
three colors that are equally spaced on the color wheel. This creates a
vibrant design that is still balanced and flows well.
In addition, there are a few other things to keep
in mind when
selecting colors for arrangements.
Just as red and orange together create a warm or
spicy tone, blue and mauve are cool colors.
White flowers draw the eye, and strategically
placed they can help add balance and create a circular pattern that engages the
viewer.
Red and yellow are more visible than most other
colors and should be used as focal points.
Consider the occasion and choose colors
accordingly. A party typically calls for something festive with energy.
A wedding is about elegance and romance. If the arrangement is going in a
home, is the home bright and cheery or is it warm and natural?
Like most design rules, those for creating color
schemes are really more guidelines than absolutes. Sometimes unusual or
clashing color combinations result in stunning arrangements that
garner "oohs" and "ahs." But even in those cases, an understanding of the
color wheel and color theory will help you in your color selection and placement
and give you a place to start. Then you can let your creativity take it
from there!
Top 5 Easy to Maintain
Flowers/Plants
Do you often forget to water your flowers, you
don't have enough free time to take care of them and they all end up dying? It
might seem that the only solution is to settle with admiring your neighbor's
wonderful flowers or you can choose flowers that don't require so much attention
and maintenance.
Here is a top 5 easy to maintain flowers/plants
ever list. I am sure that you will find one that matches perfectly your busy
schedule and you'll get along just fine with no extra efforts.
1. The Ficus
(Ficus Elastica) is one of the most popular plants because of its solid
structure and the pleasant presence. You can place your ficus in
rooms with good natural light, but be careful: in summer you must protect it
from the hot sunbeams or it will dry.
Water excess can damage the ficus
so you must water it once a week during the winter.
2. Dracaena
(Dracaena marginata) is an exotic plant often found in apartments.
It can reach up to 2 meters height. The leaves are very interesting, about
30 centimetres long and 2 centimetres wide. The color of the leaves can be
green or dark pink, so this would be great choice if you like vivid colors.
Dracaena is a versatile plant, because it can easily adapt to powerful light
or shadowed areas, which makes it perfect for indoor environments.
HOT TIP: if you receive flower
arrangements that contain Dracaena leaves, don't throw them away! If you put
them in soil, they will grow roots.
3. The Alba (Boston
fern) is a pant that can adapt fast to just any kind of
indoor conditions, at home or even at the office. Alba's usually need shadow and
humidity, so if you place it on a south positioned window, there are high
chances that the Alba will die. On the other hand, you can always find it a
place in the bathroom, as this would be the best environment for it.
4.
Yucca (Yucca elephantipes) has attractive leaves that resemble
with green ribbons with soft tops. This is a vigorous plant that loves the sun,
so water it ever once in a while.
5. Ivy (Hedera
helix) can adapt to any conditions. All you have to do is place it in a
large pot and enjoy the view: the young shoots can decorate
just any decor!
HOT TIP #1: during the summer try not
to expose it to direct sunlight. During the winter, you can move it in a place
with lots of natural light.
HOT TIP #2: you can spray it with water.
Now placing the flowers or plants in the right
areas is the key to success. Choosing any of those easy to maintain plants
will give you the satisfaction of growing your own plants even if you have a
busy lifestyle. Good luck with your new choices!
(P.S. If this doesn't work either, maybe you
should try a plastic plant ).
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There
are several versions of color wheels, however the most common display used in
floral design is a chart with 12 pieces representing different color variations
in the spectrum. This shows the relationship between colors. Yellow, red
and blue are the primary colors.
rooms with good natural light, but be careful: in summer you must protect it
from the hot sunbeams or it will dry.
apartments.
It can reach up to 2 meters height. The leaves are very interesting, about
30 centimetres long and 2 centimetres wide. The color of the leaves can be
green or dark pink, so this would be great choice if you like vivid colors.
Dracaena is a versatile plant, because it can easily adapt to powerful light
or shadowed areas, which makes it perfect for indoor environments. 
indoor conditions, at home or even at the office. Alba's usually need shadow and
humidity, so if you place it on a south positioned window, there are high
chances that the Alba will die. On the other hand, you can always find it a
place in the bathroom, as this would be the best environment for it.
4.
Yucca (Yucca elephantipes) has attractive leaves that resemble
with green ribbons with soft tops. This is a vigorous plant that loves the sun,
so water it ever once in a while. 
just any decor!