Floral Design Vocabulary

Spray used to clean and shine leaves

• Aluminum Wire

• Leaf Shine

Thin green wire used to strengthen and lengthen stems

• Floral Wire

• Floral Container

Used to add sparkle and shine to bouquets and arrangements

• Floral Container

• Bullion Wire

Containers which hold floral foam with multiple prongs and have a water reservoir to keep foam saturated

• Floral Container

• Storage Container

Strong, malleable wire used to add decoration and support to designs; available in many different colors

• Aluminum Wire

• Bullion Wire

Used to display flowers in floral coolers

• Floral Container

• Storage Container

Quick drying, waterproof adhesive which will not brown leaves; available in liquid, spray and tape forms

• Pruning Shears

• Floral Adhesive

Used to cut through very thick or tough floral material with one cut

• Utility Wire Cutters

• Pruning Shears

Long blades with serrated edges used to cut plastic, floral and chicken wire

• Utility Wire Cutters

• Floral Shears

Used to remove thorns and leaves from stems

• Pruning Shears

• Stem Strippers