There is nothing as beautiful and uplifting as an eye-catching flower arrangement. Flowers can brighten any occasion and add life and texture to any room in your home. When the warm weather arrives and the summer flowers are in bloom, it’s the perfect time to think about creating the perfect flower arrangement.

The saying, “Flowers always make people better, happier and more useful; they are sunlight, food and medicine for the soul.” It is very true. Flower arrangement is an art and is widely used in hotels, offices and hospitals every day.

There are many different types of flowers to choose from, but the most popular flowers in Canada are impatiens, lilies, freesias, petunias, daisies, pansies, delphiniums, roses and even wild roses. Other popular choices are phlox, asters, chrysanthemums, and anemone.

Taking the time to find the right combination of summer flowers can go a long way in creating attention-grabbing flower arrangements. There are several different types of flower arrangements that can display your summer blooms…here are some of the most popular:

Circular Shape – When you place flowers in a circular design, you add a pleasing element to the viewer’s eye. The circular or round shape is close to nature as most flowers are in this shape. Circular flower arrangements are one of the easiest to master. This type of arrangement is often displayed on conference tables or buffet tables.

Triangular Shape – This shape is one of the most common flower arrangements used at personal and professional functions. It is made in the shape of a triangle with the tallest flowers in the middle.

Crescent Shape: The crescent shape of the flower arrangement is asymmetrical and is best for more formal occasions. It takes a lot of skill and experience to master, but once you do, people will definitely notice. This type of arrangement is very striking. It’s the kind of arrangement kept in a hotel lobby. It is used as a focal point to capture the attention of the guest.

Fan Shape: The fan shape is a low arrangement that won’t interfere with conversation at the table. It has a horizontal design and is usually placed in a restaurant, either on a buffet or on a dining table. Hotel rooms also have this type of arrangement.

Hogarth or ‘S’ Shape – This is a very elegant arrangement style. It is easier to do when using curved branches. Once the ‘S’ shape is made, the flowers are filled in at the center.

Ikebana: This means ‘make flowers live’ in Japanese. People in Japan use flowers to symbolize the season. They represent the ideal harmony between earthly and eternal life. This style of flower arrangement has been practiced for more than 100 years. The formal type of flower arrangement is called Seika style. The floating type is called Ukibana and the basket type Morimano.

Creating an eye-catching flower arrangement with Canadian summer flowers can be a fun experience, with a wonderful result that you won’t soon forget.