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ROSE HIP
Experience the return of earth tones with a sense of luxury. This rich, analogous color harmony ranges from deep mahogany hues to terra-cotta, clay, carnelian red and rose tones with a copper accent. Warm and sensuous spice tones simmer to top notes of pink, white, deep cocoa, caramel and coffee tones cook to gooey perfection, tempting the sense. It is about organic elements--glazed ceramic, worn leather, stitching on leather, textured metals, horn and suede surfaces.
Texture drives design style in these close colors. Some flowers that support the look and feel are 'Moreno' and 'Gypsy Curiosa' Roses. Orange Lillies, 'Choco' and Red Anthuriums, Leucadendrons, Leucospermums, Kanaroo Paws, Celosia, Hypericum and Epidendron Orchids.


HYDROPONIC
The emphasis here is on health and well being, with green dominating the palette. Water and glass merge with botanicals, creating a spa-like feeling. In this state, things are simple and clear - a sanctuary by design.
Based off of white, a licorice hue accents the palette, and you'll also find a lilac ash and illusion blue as well.
Clinical and clean best describe this presentation. Floral materials that support the feeling are "Super Green" and "Jade" roses, "Green Goddess" Callas, Green Cymbidium Orchids, Green Gladioli, Green Anthuriums, King and Queen Proteas, Banksias, Grasses, Herbs and Ferns, as well as monobotanical foliage presentations.

GATHERINGS
A midrange medley of earth colors with a vintage feel are layered to create this look. Find archival patterns juxtaposed with Asian motifs and flea-market finds. Embroidery, chiffon, and filigree are at home here. Souvenirs of travel, as well as favorite and sacred items, are unabashedly collected side by side, exposing the layers of life's experience.
The style is casual and weedy and is given to unexpected combinations. Flowers that support it are "Sahara" and "Peppermint" roses, Lisianthuses, Gerberas, Asiatic Lilies, and Ranunculi, Hydrangeas, Stocks, Mums, Cottage Yarrow, Festival Bush, Tweedia, and Grasses - and for a twist, mix these botanicals with Proteas or Leucospermums

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CARAMEL INFUSION
The name says it all - caramel, honey, toffee, and an exotic elixir come home to a new realm of comfort colors. The aesthetic is subtle yet sublime, neutral but never dull. The look supports curves and softness. Our senses are lured not only by the color, but also by the feel. Here we taste and experience luxury in the sanctuary of our own homes. Rich glazes, warm surfaces, and amber hues combine to create a modern chic.
This style is uncomplicated and comfortable. Wooden vessels, glazed ceramics, or amber to brown glassware are appropriate container choices. Cymbidium Orchids and Callas provide soft curves and soft colors. "Leandra," "Citronella," and "Limona" roses all fit the color harmony, while Leucadendrons, Leucospermums, and Banksias all provide the color and a nod to the exotic. The sueded brown backsides of Magnolia foliage finish the look.


PLUM INFUSION
Traditional and always favored, the tones of lilac, purple, and plum exude a modern twist. These colors, defined by richness, become even more sophisticated juxtaposed with brown. The subtleties and nuances read in brown's quiet presence. Rich silk pillows, brown fur throws, and tone-on-tone motifs create a quiet and royal aesthetic.
Mother Nature loves these colors, and that is obvious in the abundance of plum flowers that grow. Orchids, in all varieties, set the tone here. "Blue Curiosa," "Delilah,'" "Cool Water," and "Mystery" varieties of purple roses provide range in color, with "Mystery" Roses even sporting a brownish cast. Stocks reign supreme for this color harmony, with a full range of jewel-toned colors. Gerberas, Llillies, Waxflowers, Callas, Gladioli, Delphiniums, and varieties too vast to mention all suit this look.
 MOODY BLUE INFUSION
While the presence of deep denim remains strong, the mood is changed as it is paired with deep turquoise and accented by emerald green. This fashion-forward look goes from cool during the day to urban-chic at night. Clean, elegant, and uncomplicated lines let the colors take center stage.
Smooth ceramic glazes in teal, blue, and green, as well as blue glass vases and shallow bowls, are perfect vessels for this look. Where there is glass, there is water and light. Play off of multiple vases in close hues of blue and teal to create a dramatic effect. Not only are blue blossoms, such as Delphiniums and Irises, enjoyed here, but also the glamor flowers of the '40s and '50s really shine. Cattleya and Cymbidium Orchids, Gardenias, and Callas all become Hollywood stars.
PROFUSION

Beyond infusion, we find profusion. It's become cliché to deliberate on how chaotic our world has become. Yet, in the realm of nature, ornamental horticulture is the desire to redefine the ways in which new varieties remix, and in the process of this, beauty is redefined.
The American Floral Trends ForecastTM
This floral forecast has been prepared by a group of floral product designers and stylist in collaboration with the California Cut Flower Commission.
Trend Committee:
Kim Morrill, AFID
Maureen Welton
Michelle Perry-White, AFID
Talmage McLaurin, AFID
Author:
Kim Morrill, AFID
Art Director:
Holly Cott

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