Cherished between bark
Metal rods, drilled into a wooden block, hold two half columns
of bark in place. 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, after which the glass
water tubes are slid over the stems. A sturdy Aristolochia tendril
is, accompanied by a Clematis fluff tendril, attached to the bark
and creates movement. The beautiful faded Allium
bulbs, a symbol of transience, are with
fine threads attached to the stems.
In this arrangement, the Cymbidium towers
above the open bark columns,
accompanied by the counter-movement of
the tendrils, which in this way
create balance.
Playful contrasts
A half square of brown painted insulation material is covered with Cotinus leaves in a roof tile pattern – which dries nicely. All
leaves are folded in half just above the vein – the horizontal vein line remains visible – and attached with double-sided tape.
The covered shape is placed in an iron frame, with narrow, vertical lines created in the square shape using unlacquered thick iron wire
on which squares of dried cobra leaf are glued. As a contrast, a wavy structure of dark brown rustic wire is
secured horizontally. The orchids, Aristolochia tendrils, Clematis fluff, and some greenish-yellow aspen
leaves (Populus alba) hang in this structure. The colors of the other materials are reflected in the Vanda orchids, mirroring the outdoor atmosphere
of autumn-winter. ‘Clear contrasts always work well in an arrangement: such as open-closed, light-dark, living-dead.’
In balance
The base consists of a beautiful square dish with three specimens of
the new corner shape from Smithers-Oasis, the Bioline Bio Half Quadro. Elaeagnus leaves (back side up)
are attached to the wooden part of the corner shapes with a staple gun.
To create height differences and dimension in the creation, two shapes are attached
to each other on one side of the dish, and one shape is placed on the other side.
Then, Viburnum davidii berries are inserted shortly into the floral foam; the pale
back of the olive willow leaf contrasts nicely with the dark Viburnum davidii berries.
The whole is finished with mossy branches and Symphoricarpos berries, with some
ornamental pears (Pyrus calleryana) in the middle.
Contemporary elegance
Several tall vases are covered with tape, and stabilized leaves are glued onto them with a glue gun.
Subsequently, a few pussy willow branches are attached to each vase with binding wire, as well as branches from
tulip trees (Liriodendron) and cotton wool branches
(Gossypium). A combination of beige,
bronze and ochre-colored Cymbidium is suitable in the vases – a color spectrum
that perfectly matches the trend colors of winter
2023. A few tubes are also attached to the branches –
in order to place flowers lower in the arrangement as well.
The tall, narrow vases give the Cymbidium flowers an
elegant effect in this beautiful composition with the different
vases, walnuts and tulip tree leaves.
Between layers
A considerable number of bamboo sticks are wrapped with rope using a drilling machine and secured at both ends with binding wire. These wrapped sticks create an airy base for this bouquet, consisting of a large and a small base. These are attached one above the other. In between, all the flowers are tied in a sheaf-like manner – the flowers are between the two layers. Flowers used: orange disbudded chrysanthemums, Germini in orange and salmon shades, Avalanche Peach rose, red Helleborus and Hydrangea, Euphorbia 'Autumn Leaves' and Amaryllis 'Maestro'.
Winter warmth
The base of this frame bouquet is a gold-colored
metal ring, around which
a skein of rustic wire is tied and secured with binding wire
at various points.
Dried Eucalyptus berries are placed on
brown wrapping wire and tied through the
construction. Finally, all
the flowers are inserted through the frame and
sheaf-bound. Flowers used:
orange peeled chrysanthemums, Germini in
salmon and orange shades, lisianthus 'Sabrina
Orange', Avalanche Peach rose, red carnation,
salmon-colored spray rose, Euphorbia 'Autumn
Leaves' and white Hypericum berry.