Cherished among bark
Metal rods, drilled into a wooden block, hold two half-columns
of tree bark. Cymbidium can only play a leading role because
both branches and flowers are very dominant - the position is carefully
determined, the branches are secured with small staples, then glass
water tubes have been slid over the stems. A sturdy Aristolochia vine
is attached, accompanied by a tendril of Clematis fluff, to the bark
and provides movement. The beautiful spent Allium
bulbs, a symbol of impermanence, are secured with
fine threads secured to the stems.
In this arrangement, the Cymbidium towers
towers above the open tree bark columns,
accompanied by the counter movement of
the tendrils, which in this way
bringing balance.
Playful contrasts
A half square of brown-painted insulation material is roof-topped with Cotinus leaf - which dries in nicely. All
leaves are folded in half just above the grain - the horizontal grain line remains visible - and adhered with double-sided tape.
The covered form was placed in an iron frame, with unpainted thick iron wire, narrow vertical lines were created in the square form
created on which squares of dried cobra leaf were glued. As a contrast, a wavy structure of dark brown rustic wire is
is attached horizontally. Hanging in this structure are orchids, Aristolochia tendrils, Clematis fluff and a few greenish-yellow sycamore
leaves (Populus alba). The Vanda orchids reflect the colors of the other materials and reflect the outdoor atmosphere
of autumn-winter. 'Clear contrasts always work well in an arrangement: as here open-closed, light-dark, living-dead.'
In balance
The base consists of a beautiful square bowl topped with three specimens of
Smithers-Oasis' new corner form, the Bioline Bio Half Quadro. On the wooden
part of the corner forms, Elaeagnus leaves (back side facing
up) were attached. To create height differences and dimension in the creation, on
one side of the bowl two shapes are attached to each other, on the other side one
shape placed. Next, Viburnum davidii berries were inserted into the floral foam
inserted briefly, the pale back of the olive willow leaf contrasting nicely with the
dark Viburnum davidii berries. The whole is finished with mossed branches and
Symphoricarpos berries, with some ornamental pears (Pyrus calleryana) in the middle.
Contemporary elegance
Several tall vases were covered with tape, with the
glue gun, stabilized leaves were glued on them.
Then, to each vase, several
willow branches with catkins, as well as branches of
the tulip tree (Liriodendron) and cotton lint branches
(Gossypium). In the vases, a combination of beige-,
bronze- and ochre-colored Cymbidium is appropriate - a color spectrum
that fits perfectly into the trend colors of winter
2023. A few more tubes are attached to the branches -
so that flowers can also be placed lower down in the arrangement.
The tall narrow vases give the Cymbidium flowers an
elegant effect in this beautiful composition with the different
vases, walnuts and leaves of the tulip tree.
Between layers
A good number of tonkin sticks were wrapped with the drill with
rope and secured at both ends with bindwire. With these wrapped
sticks, an airy base was made for this bouquet consisting of a
large and a small base. These are attached one above the other. Between these
all the flowers sheaf bound - the flowers are between the two
layers. Flowers used: orange picked chrysanthemums, Germini in orange and
salmon tones, Avalanche Peach rose, red Helleborus and Hydrangea,
Euphorbia 'Autumn Leaves' and Amaryllis 'Maestro'.
Winter warm
The base of this frame bouquet is a gold-colored
metal ring, around which is
a spool of rustic wire tied and secured with bindwire
secured at various points.
Dried eucalyptus berries are placed on
brown wrapping wire and tied through the
construction. Finally, all the
flowers inserted through the frame and
corn sheaf bound. Flowers used:
orange picked chrysanthemums, Germini in
salmon and orange tones, lisianthus 'Sabrina
Orange', Avalanche Peach rose, red carnation,
salmon-colored spray rose, Euphorbia 'Autumn
Leaves' and white Hypericum berry.