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Green is a very powerful color when it comes to floral design. Depending on the shade of green, an arrangement can become heavy and harsh to the eye or it can be soft and uplifting. Green & dark green are the primary colors of most foliage used in floral designs. These green foliages are used as concealers, fillers and separators. They help fill out arrangements quickly at a low cost. The disadvantage of using too many green leaves, is a heavy and somewhat dark centerpiece with minimal floral effect.
Not all greens are visually unpleasing, however. Lighter shades of green, such as pear green or lime green are at times, a design necessity. These shades of green are both neutralizers and highlighters. They come primarily in the form of a flower, rather than a foliage and can complement and soften any color combination.
If you’re working with two sharp, contrasting colors, adding a light green to the color palate will harmonize your color combination. When working with a color palate that needs a little eye-catching “pop”, consider using a light green. It will not only highlight your arrangement, but it will also bring a touch of softness to the piece.
Below are few of my favorite greens to work with:
Viburnum
Green Hypericum Berries
Green Buttons
Green Hydrengeas
Green Cymbidium Orchids
Bells of Ireland
Green Fuji Mums
Green Apples
Green Pears
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