How to Make a Line/Vertical Flower Arrangement. Floristry/Flower Arranging

The vertical arrangement is a very versatile style which could be recreated using a variety of different shaped containers. Choosing long, linear flowers and foliage will give you the best start to your design, helping to create an elegant shape. This type of arrangements is often front-facing, so its usually seen from the one side and can be constructed in a variety of sizes. Whether its a simple flat container or a large urn or pedestal, this style of arrangement can be successfully used. If you are new to arranging, take a few minutes to view my Back to Basics series which will explain how to create a very basic parallel arrangement. using a minimal amount of flowers. Container Tall glass bulbous container Floral foam Fresh Flowers Forsythia Molucella or Bells of Ireland Chrysanthemum blooms September flower Thlaspi - Lepidium or Green Bells Fresh Foliage Rhapis palms Pistache