Floral Design Quiz

What is the art of organizing the design elements inherent in plant materials, container, and accessories according to the principles of design?

• Landscaping

• Floral Design

• Horticulture

• Gardening

Which type of flower creates the outline for an arrangement and establishes the height and width as well as curvilinear lines?

• Snapdragons

• Chrysanthemums

• Roses

• Carnations

Which type of flower draws attention to the focal point and adds mass and weight to the arrangement?

• Roses

• Carnations

• Gladiolus

• Orchids

Which type of flower is used to create the accent or focal point of the arrangement to attract the viewer’s attention?

• Bird of Paradise

• Snapdragons

• Gladiolus

• Chrysanthemums

Which floral design shape is basically round in shape?

• Oval

• Fan

• Round

• Triangle

Which design principle keeps relative size, color, and texture of the flowers to create a pleasing arrangement?

• Proportion

• Focal point

• Balance

• Scale

What is the first step in the design techniques for floral arrangements?

• Select a design shape

• Select appropriate container

• Cut floral foam

• Set container and foam in water for 20 minutes

What is the second step in the design techniques for floral arrangements?

• Insert flower to make arrangement desired height

• Select fern or other filler and arrange in foam to cover foam and extend at least 1 ½ times width of container

• Select appropriate container

• Cut floral foam

What is the third step in the design techniques for floral arrangements?

• Set container and foam in water for 20 minutes

• Insert flower to make arrangement desired height

• Insert more flowers to make design outline & focal point

• Add other flowers as needed to make arrangement

What is the final step in the design techniques for floral arrangements?

• Arrange filler flowers such as baby’s breath to give a completed appearance

• Insert flower to make arrangement desired height

• Select fern or other filler and arrange in foam to cover foam and extend at least 1 ½ times width of container

• Select a design shape