Ornamental Horticulture

Elements of design

Line: Visual path in the arrangement.
Line may be created by repetition of similar flower colours, textures or shapes.
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Form: Flower and foliage add a visual quality that is important in developing, harmony, creating rhythm and establishing focal point.
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Texture :It refers to the surface qualities of the plant materials.


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Colour : Colour combination should be pleasing.
Primary colours : yellow, red and blue
Secondary colours : orange, green, violet
Tertiary colours : red, orange, blue-green


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Container selection

• It is the foundation of a design.
• It should be suitable for flower arrangement.
• It should be capable of holding water.
• It should be stable enough to support the weight.