Video: How to Create a Monochromatic Flower Arrangement in Dark Summertime Hues
Elements for a Monochromatic Flower Arrangement
What do you think about monochromatic flower arrangements? This week, I’m sharing about working with black flowers—specifically in the summertime! Designing an arrangement with dark flowers using a monochromatic color scheme really creates an interesting mood, and it helps you notice the texture of all of the flowers. I’ll share some of my favorite varieties and their little nuances, and I’ll walk you through the dark centerpiece I’m testing.
Here are a few different black to burgundy flowers you can add to your ingredient list:
Smokebush
Ninebark
Weigela
Begonia Leaves
Mahogany Hibiscus Foliage
Nigella Pod
Bloomed out and spent Lace Flower
Triple X
Millet
Chocolate Lace Flower
Blacknight Strawflower
Ingredients for Your Monochromatic Floral Arrangement
Key Points:
Whenever you are experimenting with new ingredients, use a vessel that you can put just one of each stem in so you’re able to learn more about how each flower interacts with the others.
As you arrange with a monochromatic color scheme, remember that you can use flowers/foliage that have threads of that color within them rather than the entire flower being that color.
Keep in mind that some varieties do better out of water than others. If you’re using ingredients for the first time, leave a stem out to test it’s durability!
