Ornamental Horticulture

Broad approaches in flower arrangement styles

Western style


• “Mass” effect
• Arranging flowers in an even symmetry


Eastern style / Japanese style / Ikebana


• Less material
• Specific rules and angles


Modern style


• Hybrid of above




Basic differences between Western and Eastern styles of flower arrangement



Parameters	Western style	Eastern style
Symmetry of arrangement	Symmetrical arrangement	Asymmetrical
Quantity of flowers / fillers	More flowers to create mass effect	Less flowers
Rim of vase	Plant materials may touch the rim of the vase	Never touch the rim of the vase
Accessories	Accessories never used	Branches, drift wood, pieces of bark, shells etc. are used