Floral Design

The Garden Path

Class 4 Waterfall

A design to be displayed on a pedestal 43” high with a 16” square grey top. To be viewed from all sides.

Four Entries

Judge’s commendations were awarded to the entire class:

“Judges commend the exceptional creativity flowing through this class.”

 
 

Kathy Phillips & Krista Smith

Green Spring Valley Garden Club

Judges' Comments

“The superb rarity of size, textures and placement, along with the container choice, perfectly evokes a dazzling Palisades waterfall.”

Judges Commendation:

“Judges commend the exceptional creativity flowing through this class.”

List of Plants Used

  • Amaranthus viridis (Pigweed)

  • Brunia noduliflora (Brunia)

  • Gypsophillia paniculata alba (Baby’s breath)

  • Lathyrus latifolius (Sweet Pea)

  • Gleichen dicarpa (Sea star fern)

  • Dendrobium sp. (Orchid)

Janice Gardener & Julie Mather

Green Fingers Garden Club

Judges' Comments

“The visual path of pristine plant material creates the illusion of a crystal clear waterfall.

The placement of midollino sticks impacts the distinction of the design.”

Judges Commendation:

“Judges commend the exceptional creativity flowing through this class.”

List of Plants Used

  • Phalaenopsis gigantum

  • Phalaenopsis finleyi

  • Uanda sp. (Kanchana Ansa)

  • Midollino sticks

K K Zutter

Lenox Garden Club

 
Statement of Intent

“The Cascade”

New Jersey, Palisades

“Suddenly you see the stream plunging into thin air. The air is filled with the scent of water flashing white.”

Judges' Comments

“An appealing variety of woodland plant material in a rich, colorful forest waterfall.

As placed, the scale of the wood dominates the design.”

Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award:

“Dynamic design from a ‘budding’ talent.”

Judges Commendation:

“Judges commend the exceptional creativity flowing through this class.”

List of Plants Used

  • Phalaenopsis sp. (Moth orchid)

  • Juniperus virginiana (Red cedar)

  • Liriope muscari (Grape hyacinth)

  • Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth)

  • Alstroemeria aurea (Peruvian Lily)

  • Ruscus aculeatus (Ruscus)

  • Veronica longifolia (Garden speedwell)

  • Amaranthus candatus (Love lies bleeding)

  • Chamelaucium uncinatum (Wax flower)

  • Tilladsia usneoides (Spanish moss)

  • Hypogymoia physodes (tube lichen)

Kitty Wo

The Garden Club of Honolulu

Judges' Comments

“The commanding selection and placement of plant material creates a powerful cascade.

The void beneath the plant material impacts the interpretation of the class.”

Judges Commendation:

“Judges commend the exceptional creativity flowing through this class.”

List of Plants Used

  • Dendrobium cv. (dendrobium orchid)

  • Phalaenopsis amabilis (phalaenopsis orchid)

  • Eustoma grandiflorum (lizianthus)

  • Anthurium andraeanum cv. (obake anthurium)

  • Anthurium andraeanum cv. (tulip anthurium)

  • Calamus dioicus (rattan)

  • Pritchardia remota (loulu palm)

  • Botrypus virginianus (rattlesnake fern)

  • Philodendron cv. (xanadu)

  • Dianthus barbatus (green ball)

  • Xerophyllum tenax (bear grass)

  • Boronia heterophylla cv. (boronia)

 There is a lot more to see!