Brenna Quan, AIFD, CFD
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Favorite Specialty Foliage:
"Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax)
is currently one of my faves! I can
create straight or curved lines as
well as varied textures from smooth
to shredded fibers."
Advice for florists hesitant to branch
out with new types of foliage: "When
it comes to foliage, I find myself more
attracted to the colors that stray from
what we typically associate as 'greens.'
Rather than thinking of [ foliage] as
a type of neutral background for the
focal flowers, showcase it more as an
equal to the flowers, interacting with
the other botanicals and creating
more unexpected color palettes
within the design expression."
Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff
Dogwood & Fir
San Diego, Calif.
Favorite Specialty Foliages:
Begonia, Caladium, Cotinus
(smokebush), Heuchera,
Spiraea, Viburnum
berries and foliage; Rubus
(blackberry) berries and
foliage, Vaccinium (blueberry)
berries and foliage, Phlox,
Pieris, Ginkgo and Smilax.
Advice for florists hesitant
to branch out with new
types of foliage: "Working
with flowers and nature is
fascinating. ere are so
many interesting plants
and foliages that will elevate
your creations. Expanding
horizons and getting familiar
with more products will train
your eye and knowledge for
creating more interesting
and complex designs."
Canaan Marshall
Canaan Marshall Designs
Atlanta, Ga.
Favorite Specialty Foliage: "Nature is
constantly inspiring me to create, but
Magnolia branches never fail me!"
Advice for florists hesitant to branch
out with new types of foliage: "Beauty
is all around us and, sometimes, in
the least likely places. To build better
arrangements, you're going to have to
try new materials."
Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff
Gilberto Espinoza Freihoff
Canaan Marshall
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