1. Flower and Foliage Forms
Modified by the GA Agriculture Education Curriculum Office
July 2006

2. Why Flower Forms Are Important
Each flower has a specific purpose in a design
Using a variety of forms can provide greater visual interest
Main design shapes
line
form
mass
filler

3. Line Flowers Establish the framework of a design
Shape of the flower is usually tall and long with many blooms on each stem
E.g. gladiolus, delphinium, snapdragon, liatris, etc.

4. Line Foliage Helps repeat the framework set by line flowers
Creates motion
E.g. scotch broom, eucalyptus, ferns, etc.

5. Form Flowers Often used to establish a focal point
Can also be used around the perimeter of a design.
E.g. anthurium, bird of paradise, Easter Lily, orchids, etc.

6. Form Foliage Have interesting shapes, color, texture, or patterns
E.g. caladium, croton, monstera, etc.

7. Mass Flowers Purpose is to add mass to the arrangement
Solitary flowers with rounded flower heads at the top of a stem
E.g. roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, tulips

8. Mass Foliage Add weight and bulk to an arrangement
Efficient at covering mechanics
E.g. leatherleaf, pittosporium, camellia, etc.

9. Filler Flowers Usually are systems of branched flowers and stems
Small in size and scale
Used to fill in spaces and accent a design
E.g. baby’s breath, statice, heather, etc.

10. Filler Foliage Fills in and accents the design
E.g. plumosa, huckleberry, sprengeri, ivy