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Flower Council release new "Colour Experience" feature via website

Colour plays a big part in every day life, even subconsciously, but colour symbolism and association is particularly important in floristry.

Different colours evoke certain feelings so it is important to recognise this when putting together bouquets and orders for different occasions.

Green is calming and is recognised as bringing peace and tranquillity. Red, on the other hand, can show anger, love and passion.

Flowers also have different meanings – white chrysanthemums show support and cherry blossoms or amaryllis are a sign of friendship.

Also important when selecting flowers is looking at whether colours contrast or complement each other.

All this simple, yet worthwhile, information can be found on a basic colour wheel or on the new mini colour chart, developed by the Flower Council of Holland and the Royal Horticultural Society.

Along with the mini chart, the Flower Council has a new interactive online feature called the “Colour Experience” that can be accessed through its website at www.flowercouncil.org