This style used flowers not for their individual form or color, but for their massed color and form impact. Plant materials are placed to create continuous ribbons of color in layers around a solid form. Typically, more than one kind of flower will be used to provide contrast in form and color the more the better. There is freedom in choice of color and in the container style. Probably, the main consideration will be in finding a container which repeats the roundness an essential of this style.
Little foliage is used.
A basket may also be used. The design style is done in an epergne, which may be glass, crystal, silver or ceramic. This type of design was very appropriate for the dining table or buffet. The containers are often large and come in a wide array of colors. Sheffield produced them in England in silver.