Volume 1, Issue 17 October 2004
Gerberas,Gladioli and Roses
Hello Dear Subscribers,
Another month has gone by, and it's time for our October newsletter.
It is lovely having the different seasons each year, because each one brings its own special flowers.
Today I am going to show you how to create a triangular arrangement featuring gladioli, gerberas, carnations and alstroemeria.
This is a frontal arrangement that is suitable for a mantle piece, pedestal or side table against the wall.
This style is a classical design and is appropriate for many different occasions.
A variety of different shapes are used such as spike flowers (gladioli), feature flowers (gerberas), form flowers (carnations) and alstroemeria (filler flowers).
The materials used in this arrangement are -
3 gladioli
3 gerberas
3 roses
5 carnations
Cream alstroemeria
Eucalyptus gum
Bay leaves
Urn
Florist foam
Pot tape
22 gauge wire
1. Soak the foam in water and place it in the container, having the edge
of the foam sitting at least 2.5cm (1") above the edges of the container.
Secure the foam in place with pot tape, crisscrossing it over the centre
top of the foam and down the sides for about 2.5cm (1").
2. If gladiolis
are different sizes, choose the one with the smallest buds for the centre. Gladioli stems often have lots of unopened buds at the end, and the colour
of the flower petals are lower down in the stem. The buds at the top often
tilt to one side and spoil the line of the arrangement. Cut the excessive
buds off, as these will not open. Do not discard the buds, as these can be
used later on. Cut the gladioli to the desired length and insert it in the
centre back of the foam.
3. Cut number two gladioli to measure two thirds
the length of number one and insert it to the right of number one gladioli,
as shown.
4. Cut number three gladioli to measure two thirds of number two and insert it in the lower right side of the foam as shown.
5. Starting
at the top, cut the foliage, bay leaf and eucalyptus gum to the desired length
and insert them around the edges to form the basic outline shape.
6. The
three gerberas are now inserted to form a diagonal line. Cut each one to
the desired length. Gerbera stems often need wiring to help hold the heads
erect, as they can become floppy after a few days. To do this, insert a long
22 gauge wire vertically up into the base of the gerbera head and wind the
wire spirally two or three times down and around the stem.
7. If gerberas
are different sizes, choose the smallest one for the top and cut the stem
to the desired length and insert it in the back of the foam to the left of
number one gladioli.
8. Cut number two gerbera to the desired length and insert it into the centre of the foam.
9. Cut
number three gerbera the desired length and insert it into the lower right
hand corner of the foam. Make sure there is an equal space between each
gerbera head.
10. Cut pieces of foliage to measure slightly shorter than
the flower heads and insert to cover the top of the foam, fanning it out
to the sides. Turn the container around and insert short pieces of foliage
into the back to cover the foam. Turn the arrangement back to the front again.
11. Cut the three roses to the desired length and insert in the lower left side of the foam.
12. Cut the carnations to the desired length and insert in the right side of the foam.
13. Cut the alstroemeria to the desired length and insert in the left side of the foam.
14. Insert
any cut off gladioli tips evenly throughout the arrangement. I have used
a few gerbera stems with the ends cut on a slant and inserted them amongst
the flowers to help fill in and give extra interest.
15. Spray arrangement lightly with water.
This arrangement is briefly explained. In our Floristry Diploma Course
we explain each step in detail with diagrams for each step, and give measurements on how long to cut each stem and exactly where to position each placement.
For full information on our Floristry Diploma Course, please visit our website on http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
Silk Flower Clearance Sale
We are having a big clearance sale of silk flowers and foliage and various other floristry supplies. We have lots of lovely silk flowers in all different colours at great prices. These are suitable for you to create lasting designs for your own home and make great presents.
With Christmas not far away, you can put your artistic skills into practice by creating floral designs that will give pleasure for many years.
If you would like a sale price list and our current price list of floristry supplies, please e-mail us at info@floral-art-school.com.au with your name and home address with a request for a price list, and we will post one to you. This is a printed price list, so we do need your postal address not your email address to send it to you. Thank you.
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If
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on the way in creating your own artistic floral designs.
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I look forward to working with you.
This newsletter is written by Fay Chamoun,
Principal of Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School.
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That's it for now.
Take care
Warm Regards
Fay Chamoun,
Principal
Floral Art School of Australia and
International Floral Design School
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