A hue darkened by the addition of black

Combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color

The Color Spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.

Two primary colors combined in equal amounts

Adding white to a color

Describes the lightness or darkness of a hue

Red, yellow and blue

The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue

Used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement

Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes

Usually single stem with large rounded headed used inside or along the arrangement to fill in

A type of flower used to complete a design

The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location

The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container

The impression of the design being stable and self-supported

The element in a floral arrangement that the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement.

The geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement.

A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line"

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal point near the rim of the container

Contain more than one single focal point.

Number 3 Ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24-28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers and foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement

Flower arrangement heights should not vary. The design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth.

A combination of both natural and man made materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines

The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect.

The placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth

The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms

Do not require a focal point

A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines

Bride's bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet, corsages, alter flowers, pew flowers, on the candelabra, Bride's throw bouquet, table decorations and on the wedding cake

A formal, equilateral triangular design