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NZPF
Issue 04 / July 2021
Floral News & Inspiration
2021 Winter Issue
Taking a Closer Look at Sweet Peas
Principles of Design - Focal Area & Design
MarkNZPF
Pampling
News - Our newest Master Florist 1
Contents
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President’s Message
6
The King Protea
8
Taking a Closer Look at...
Sweet Peas
9
Feel Good With Flowers
Mother's Day Campaign
10
Sustainable Supplies & Options
with Oceans Floral
BY JOINING OUR NETWORK YOU BECOME 12
PART OF OUR TEAM OF EXPERT FLORISTS,
NZPF 47th AGM & Designer Weekend
ENABLING YOU TO SEND ORDERS AND
RECEIVE ORDERS FROM OTHER FLORISTS 14
NATIONWIDE AND WORLDWIDE. Mark Pampling
Our newest Master Florist
INTERFLORA.CO.NZ 16
03 366 5882 Into the Garden
With our patron Kate Jacobsen
20
An Afternoon on the Golf Course
21
Friday Night Collection
22
Principles of Design
Design & Focal Area
24
Starting Exams with NZPF
26
NZPF Information
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Grow your skills
FLORISTRY
The New Zealand Certificate
in Floristry (Level 2)
This certificate will give you the skills and knowledge to
gain a qualification that provides entry into training and a
career pathway in the floristry industry.
This qualification will prepare you for a career as a
beginner florist working in floristry retail outlets. With
further work experience and study, you could move into
roles such as intermediate florists in floristry retail outlets.
Fee Free*
Qualification Structure
This programme is made up of three compulsory courses.If you are studying this programme you are only able to enrol in
one course at a time. President's Message
What a super exciting News and Inspiration we have for solstice celebrations honoured the symbolism of fire and
Introduction to Floristry Design Introduction to Floristry Stock Introduction to Retail Floristry you this month. Full great articles, meet our new Master light, along with life, death, the rising sun, and the moon.
Florist Mark Pampling, who is our guest designer at our Winter Solstice Festival is also known as dongzhi, which
This course will provide you with This course will provide you with This course will provide entry
entry level skills and knowledge in knowledge of introductory plant level skills and knowledge in retail AGM 17-19 September. Read about the challenges our literally means ‘the extreme of winter’.
the principles of design and physiology and plant classification floristry to enable you to gain initial suppliers face with supply and sustainable products.
It’s crazy to think we are over halfway through the year
fundamental practical techniques required to work in the floristry employment in the floristry industry Check out how a fun workshop was in Palmerton North
so it’s time to start planning what you want to achieve by
and is ideal for new entrants into industry for the selection, with specific focus on health and and what our plans are for 2022.
the end of this year. Start filling that diary with plans and
the floristry industry. classification, storage, and care safety, customer service and Read how many florist around New Zealand made a strive to make them happen!
of flowers. communication skills.
difference for some Mums this past Mother’s Day, this is
We are forever thankful of our relationship with The
truly about the privilege of giving. Marvel over the supply
Open Polytechnic, the increase in membership and the
of sweet peas, these gorgeous treasures you can plant
interest we have from students wishing to learn more is
*The New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) is available to study fees free if you are a domestic and pick for your own pleasure; plus learn loads about
encouraging for our industry.
student who is living in New Zealand. Terms and conditions apply. proteas, such a wonderful lasting cut flower.
Look forward to seeing many of you at our Design
With winter at our door, it made me think of midwinter
weekend & AGM at Silverstream Retreat on 17-19
Christmas parties and mulled wine, then I realised
September.
Winter Solstice (the shortest day) had already fallen. Did
you know that Winter Solstice is a Winter Celebration of Keep snug and warm, enjoy the fire, grab a good book and
If you would like to find out more on how to enrol in this free, online programme you can visit a glass of wine and enjoy this winter season.
the Sun? Throughout history, societies across the world,
openpolytechnic.ac.nz or freephone us on 0508 650 200
have held ceremonies and festivals marking winter
solstice, the day of the “sun’s rebirth.” Generally, winter Megan
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mellow yellow hues. Newer varieties ‘Burgundy Sunset’ Tip: Prune only the flowered stems of proteas –
and ‘Gypsy Red’ are also stunning. For something larger, un-flowered stems are next season’s blooms.
try Leucadendron argenteum (also known as silver tree).
Mulch
Proteas dislike root disturbance, so don’t dig around
HOW DO I GROW THEM?
them. Apply a leaf or bark mulch around the drip line
Position
(away from the trunk) and pull out any weeds by hand.
More sun means more flowers, so give them an open
sunny spot with plenty of air circulation. Raised beds DESIGN IDEAS
and sunny banks are ideal, while potted plants will enjoy
If you would like to incorporate a selection of the protea
a sun-drenched position facing north.
family in your garden’s design, here are our top ideas to
Soil help you get started.
Free-draining soil is a must for members of the protea
Hedges and screens
family. Sandy, gravelly or open loam is ideal, and raised
Select larger-growing varieties of leucadendrons and
beds or mounds will also increase their chances of
proteas (that will reach above 2m) to create low-
survival. They’ll grow happily in large pots filled with a
maintenance hedges. They’ll rival traditional hedge
native plant potting mix.
choices and add great life to your garden – and your
The King Protea
With striking goblet-shaped flowers, proteas are an amazing combination of fluffy centres and brightly-coloured
Fertiliser
Proteas and their relatives have a root system that
absorbs nutrients quickly, requiring only a small amount
of controlledrelease fertiliser. Use a formulation for
native plants at half the recommended rate.
neighbours will thank you for the injection of colour.
Patios and verandah
Fabulous choices for containers include low-
growing Leucospermum ‘Calypso Red’ and ‘Hullabaloo’,
low-growing Protea ‘Little Prince’, Leucadendron
bracts, which look almost too fabulous to be real. And just as beautiful are the protea’s close cousins, leucadendrons,
Water ‘Strawberry Fair’ and ‘Possum Magic’, and serruria.
leucospermums and serrurias, all with incredible flowers that can offer splendid colour to a garden.
Once established, proteas have very low water
Flowers in all seasons
requirements. After the first year, water about once a
MEETING THE FAMILY Leucospermum Different proteas flower in different seasons, so plant
week, especially during dry periods or when they’re
It’s often assumed that proteas and their relatives are Often called pin-cushion proteas, leucospermums are a variety to extend the floral display over the year.
in bud and flower. Young or potted plants may dry out
Australian natives, but they in fact hail from South reminiscent of the NSW waratah, with their stunning Don’t forget the intense autumn and winter foliage
faster, so water a bit more often.
Africa. However, they are closely related to some of our upward-curving flowers. As rounded low shrubs, colour of Leucadendron species.
showiest plants, such as banksias, grevilleas and they’re well suited to mass plantings and love sandy Pruning
Border plants and rounded shapes
waratahs. soils. They’re dramatic to display in wide shallow pots, Picking the flowers is the best way to keep the plants
Mounding low-growers (under 1m) have marvellous
and make for stunning cut flowers. Leucospermums tidy and compact. Remove spent flower heads with a
Proteas put on a gorgeous display in gardens, mainly potential as border plants, or for massing in raised beds
are best suited to cooler mountain regions, temperate good length of stem, leaving new growth behind.
through the late winter and spring months. They are or on embankments. Consider Leucospermum ‘Calypso
zones and coolish coastal areas, but will succumb to
tough and hardy evergreen plants, will thrive in exposed Tip: Pruning young plants in spring and summer will Red’, Leucadendron ‘Strawberry Fair’ and Leucadendron
high humidity and summer rains.
positions with poor soils, and are also both heat and also encourage bushy growth. ‘Summer Sun’. Try teaming them with the low-growing
cold tolerant (from -6° to 40°). Serruria Banksia ‘Birthday Candles’.
Different and unique, Serruria ‘Blushing Bride’ is a
In terms of their preferred climates, they’ll grow in most sweet plant boasting exceptionally beautiful creamy
regions except for the more humid zones. However, flowers, with the cultivar ‘Pretty in Pink’ looking like
there are two things they won’t negotiate – one is full pink-cheeked bridesmaids. They’re best suited to pots
sun and the other is perfectly free-draining soil. Get with very free drainage, and unless you are lucky, they
those right and you can invite the protea gang to your won’t last much longer than a season or two. Enjoy their
garden party! ephemeral beauty while it lasts, then replace them – it’s
cheaper than a bunch of flowers!
TYPES OF PROTEA
Probably the best-known member of this genus, the Leucadendron
spectacular blooms of king protea (Protea cynaroides) Closely related to proteas, leucadendrons
symbolise beauty, strength and the ability to thrive under (sometimes called cone bush) are grown for their
tough conditions. If there’s no room for a king at your attractive tulipshaped flowers and vibrant leaf colour,
place, seek out the compact form Protea ‘Little Prince’. intensifying to fabulous bursts in autumn and winter.
They’re versatile and can be used as specimen shrubs,
Another favourite among the hundreds of available
in containers or as screening plants. As an alternative
varieties is Protea ‘Special Pink Ice’, whose superb
to the common red photinia hedge, consider using
flowers look just as good in the garden as in a vase.
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’, or ‘Inca Gold’ with its
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TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT...
Latin name:
Lathyrus
(la-thai-ras) MOTHER'S DAY CAMPAIGN
Sweet Peas
Cut flower life span:
5-7 days
Feel Good With Flowers Megan Parker
At the beginning of April, florists were sent an email from of flowers and how a simple gesture of beautiful fresh
Sweet peas are a delicate, delightful flower to grow. GROWING INFORMATION UFG, “United Flower Growers” via the promotion side of flowers can improve and benefit a person’s psychological,
They will give you a lot of pleasure and satisfaction, Sweet peas or Lathyrus like deep rich soil. Give them a little their business “Feel Good With Flowers” (FGWF). social, physical and cognitive wellbeing.
and their heavenly perfume will fill your home. Such lime and fertiliser with enriched phosphorus and potash.
The idea was to enlist the support of florists and growers On 5th May the flowers were supplied and it was up to
a satisfying flower to pick, pop in a jar and give away. They love a sunny spot in the garden and regular watering.
to make a difference to deserving recipients. FGWF does a us to create something beautiful and memorable. We all
The romantic meaning of sweet pea is delicacy. As sweet peas are a vine, they need something to climb or
number of these throughout the year. made five bouquets each.
Sweet peas are native to Sicily through to the ramble over.
FGWF approached Women’s Refuge as part of their wider I loved and cherished each minute I spent creating
Southern Balkans. History tells us sweet peas were Sweet peas are the type of plant that love to be cut. They are a
corporate citizenship and charity initiative that helps my unique designs for five special Mums. The tough
a favorite of Queen Alexandra in Edwardian times – super annual and before you know it they are ready to be cut
spread the power of flowers and sends support to those decisions these brave Mummas make in life to create
and why wouldn’t they be? They are such wonderful again. The best advice I could give is harvest the blooms and
organisations that are providing essential services within change for the better is daunting. Each of my designs was
flowers in tussy mussies. History also tells us that deadhead before the seedpods form. This plant will continue
our communities. beautifully packed in a flower bag that also contained a
British Victorian railway workers planted sweet peas to produce flowers as long as the vines are healthy. You
plastic container with water. They were well packed and
in gardens around railway stations, where many still should endeavour to harvest every bloom once or twice.
would last being handled a number of times before they
remain today.
PURCHASING/CUTTING & CARE were delivered. Each recipient was also provided with a
Sweet peas are delightful for any occasion, they just glass vase.
The ideal stage to pick sweet peas is when the top buds are
bring happiness and smiles. They do not like floral
showing good colour. The leaves should be green. Strongly It feels great to live by what we stand for – flowers help
foam, so if you use them in an arrangement, pop
perfumed flowers are a sign of freshness. define who I am and how I feel. If I can pass my strength
them into their own water vial.
Gently shake the bunch upside down to check for flower and love onto others if only for a short time with flowers,
drop (if you are a little unsure of freshness). then I have made a difference too.
If your sweet peas have been purchased in a bundle, take
care when separating them as they have delicate tendrils and FGWF wanted to do something to celebrate Mother’s Day
these can easily break. and give back to our communities. They understand
that Mother’s Day can be difficult for many people and
Re-cut stems on a 45 degree angle, place in tepid water for
especially those women and children experiencing family
five minutes, then pop in fresh cool water. Be careful not to
violence.
place them in water that hits the bottom flowers.
We are so fortunate as florists to work in an industry
Do not mist the flowers, as they do not like a lot of moisture
which provides products and services that bring
once they are removed from the parent plant.
happiness to others and passes on that ‘feel good factor’.
Remove any foliage that sits below the water line.
Women’s Refuge provide significant support and
Give them a go if you have not grown them before, they're nurturing to vulnerable people who suffer; physically,
addictive! mentally and emotionally stress. We all know the power
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It is a small range to start with, but we aim to keep adding Globally, there has been an increase in demand for
items to this range if they pass our accreditation process. sustainable products, and we can see this happening
everywhere. From plastic shopping bags, drinking
We also have a Nature Inspired range and these are
straws to many other items that we use daily. In our floral
products that did not make it through after our stringent
industry, it has been quite a challenge to replace some
accreditation process for the Air Earth Ocean range. This
of the items we use, especially the ones that needs to
is a more extensive range which can be viewed at
be waterproof. Our industry is small compared to some
www.oceansfloral.co.nz/products/nature-inspired.html
others so driving the change to sustainable products has
been a slow process. We very much rely on the bigger
countries to drive the change and we piggyback on their
success. It comes at a cost though as these sustainable
products generally costs more, partly caused by the extra
costs for certification and accreditation. Costs aside,
we are still actively seeking out sustainable products to
supply our market.
Oceans Floral & Sustainable Options
We are lucky to live in New Zealand where we are not for these items, Visit us at:
As market leaders for floral supplies,
500 Mt Wellington Highway
facing major Covid-19 outbreaks, unlike many other you now know why. Oceans Floral are committedMttoWellington
providing 1060
countries. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has left us
While we battle all quality products at reasonable prices,Auckland
with new challenges that we are battling currently.
these issues, we have not with fast delivery and superior customer
sales@oceansfloral.co.nz
One of the challenges is the major disruptions to forgotten to keep looking for service.
shipping services all around the globe. It has gone from sustainable products to add to Ph: +64 9 573 5300
bad to worse with no end in sight. We are at the mercy our range. For your information,
of the shipping lines as they try to navigate out of the we have developed our own Air Earth Ocean trademark As at
market leaders for floral supplies,
Visit us 500 Mt Wellington Highway MtOceans Floral1060
Wellington Ltd are committed to providing quality
Auckland
major backlog in shipping worldwide. This has resulted and accreditation system. products at reasonable prices, with fast delivery and superior customer service.
Phone: +64 9 573 5300 Fax: +64 9 573 5301 Email: sales@oceansfloral.co.nz
in huge shipping costs increase; by three-fold compared
To be included into this range, products have to go
to 12 months ago. On top of that, product costs have
through an accreditation process. You can view the small Our aim is to provide creative floral products that inspire you!
gone up too, due to increased demands in raw materials.
range of products we have currently at Our aim is to provide creative floral products that inspire you
Therefore, increased prices and ‘out of stocks’ will be the Accessories Containers Floral Supplies Wrapping
www.oceansfloral.co.nz/products/air-earth-ocean.html Containers Wrapping
new norm for the foreseeable future. Accessories
Corsage Pins Baskets
Floral Supplies
Display Stands Cellophane
Corsage Pins Baskets Displa& Stans Cellopane
Do you know that the lack of supplies for Non-woven Diamante Straps Buckets Floral Buckets Gift Wrap / Kraft
Vilene and Design Master Floral Spray Paint are a direct Filigrees
Diamante Straps Ceramics
B!kets Floral
Floral Foam
B!kets GiftOrganza / Tulle
Wrap/Kraft
result of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Ribbons Flax-Hemp Florist Tools Pearl Wrap
Filigrees Ceramis Floral Foam Organza/T!lle
Non-woven Vilene is produced by the same factories Water Crystals Glass Flower Food Sinamay / Vilene
that make the materials for face masks, so the priority
Wire
Ribbons Tinware
Fla%-Hemp Flower
Florist Sleeves
Tools Tissue
Pearl Wrap
is to supply the PPE gear market. On the other hand, the
spray cans for Floral Paint have been prioritised for the Water Cr&stals We areGlass
proud to support NewFlower
Zealand
Foo
Professional Florists,
Sinama&/Vilene
sanitising spray market. In case there is a gap in supplies and we thank them for their continued support of us.
Wire Tinware Flower Slee#es Tiss!e
Proud to support New Zealand Professional Florists, and we thank them for their continued support of us
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NEW ZEALAND PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS Option for Partners Accommodation
If your partners wish to join you for the weekend, For those of you travelling to the Designer Weekend
47 AGM & Designer Weekend
th Oktoberfest is being celebrated at BrewTown,
Upper Hutt on Saturday 18 September.
& AGM, we have pre-booked some accommodation at
Silverstream Retreat in Lower Hutt. Please see options
"There is no better place in NZ to celebrate Oktoberfest, below. All accommodation must be booked with the
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 September 2021 our resident breweries offer a world-class line up of secretary: secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz It
specially brewed German style beer along with a taste will be first in first accommodated.
Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
of the Oktoberfest festivities and traditions." Accommodation choices:
Forest Studios - $170.00 (per unit per night).
These are an open plan studio unit with kitchenette,
Friday 17 September Sunday 19 September separate shower and toilet facilities, 37-inch LCD TV,
microwave, fridge, and heat pump. King-sized bed (can be
Master Class with Mark Pampling, Master Florist Workshop
made into two singles on request).
Recommendation: 5 years’ experience within industry. Open to all (students, store owners, floral-minded
Designers will work from a range of carefully selected creatives). Be amazed how creative you can be! Stonewall Suites - $170.00 (per unit per night).
materials - with the potential to add optional extras from All product supplied, along with a working packed lunch. These are all located next to each other (ideal for a large
a list of suggestions. Designing individual pieces will be Just bring your toolkit and wire bag. group) and boast an open plan studio unit with King-
supplemented with collective prep on some larger items sized bed (or two singles on request), ensuite, tea and
Limit: 40 people.
of the demonstration. Bring your toolkit. coffee making facilities.
Location: The Pillars.
Limit: 20 people. Brewtown also offers Daytona cars, axe throwing, River View Apartments $265.00
Time: 10 am - 2 pm.
bowling, paintball, diggers and ice skating. Located (based on two guests, per unit per night).
Location: Boardwalk Auditorium.
Cost: $40.00 member ($55.00 non-member). just 15 minutes from Silverstream Retreat. These large open-plan two-bedroom apartments have a
Time: 12pm – 5pm (incl. afternoon tea). King-sized bed in the master bedroom (can be split into
www.brewtown.co.nz
Cost: $80.00 member / $95.00 non-member two singles), and two single beds in the loft bedroom
Mark Pampling upstairs. Open plan living area, and separate bathroom
Saturday 18 September We are honoured and privileged to have Mark and shower facilities. French doors from the lounge open
Pampling, International Designer and New Zealand out onto a deck overlooking the Hutt River.
NZPF 47th AGM Professional Florist Master Florist joining us from View more images at www.silverstreamretreat.co.nz
Location: Boardwalk Auditorium. Sydney as part of our AGM and Designer Weekend.
Time: 11.00 -12.30pm, followed by finger food. You will find that this is an amazing opportunity
Cost: No charge. to work with and watch a Master Florist in Action.
Mark will inspire you with how product can be
manipulated and utilised.
Demonstration by Mark Pampling Master Florist
Location: Boardwalk Auditorium.
Time: 2 - 4 pm. Payment Location: Brewtown, 27 Blenheim St, Upper Hutt.
Cost: $30.00 member ($40.00 non-member). If you are attending any or all of the weekend please
Time: 12 pm - 6 pm.
make full payment direct to NZPF:
Tickets: on sale from 1 July.
ANZ, account no. 01-0226-0135434-00.
Dinner with Designer Please quote your name and “AGM”.
Dine with Mark and other flower enthusiasts. Enjoy a
relaxed evening of flowers, food and friendship, whilst RSVP
enjoying the warmth of the fire. Please advise our secretary Julie that you have paid
and which events you will be attending by no later
A three course meal will be served, along with a
than Sunday 29 August 2021. Contact her via
complimentary glass of wine and glass of bubbles to start
email at secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz.
the evening.
Please also advise her if you have special dietary
Limit: 30 people. requirements.
Location: Boardwalk Auditorium.
Time: 7 pm til late.
The Executive look forward to welcoming you!
Cost: $100.00 member ($120.00 non-member).
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delivered units in Certificate II (Assistant Florist). When Mark has been a National Interflora Judge for 13 years.
the Diploma of Floristry Design was introduced into the This standing has also brought him the opportunity to
Australian qualification network, Mark was employed judge with Interflora, and other networks internationally.
by TAFE New South Wales as a technical expert to review Mark's judging and training has been centred around
applications from a cohort of current floristry teachers the Interflora Marking Criteria, but has also extended
looking to have their skills and experience recognised far to include all manner of very simple, casual judging
in the process of qualifying for this new highest level through to the employment of sophisticated, software-
certification. based systems. Prior to being on the judging panel for
the Fleurop/Interflora World Cup in Berlin in 2015 ,he
Mark has been employed as a Senior Floral Design
undertook tuition in the Florint 100 Point Marking
Lecturer at Cohim – Flower School Beijing since 2016,
System that was used for World Cup Competition items.
mostly delivering six-day intensive, hands-on workshops
that he developed around structural techniques and He has judged floristry competitions, floral art/flower
associated floral design styles. These workshops arranging competitions, flower show exhibits and body
also encompass design theory and developing the flower parades, along with other competition event
participants’ skills in evaluating their own designs to formats. In recent years Mark has been invited to judge
improve their individual practices. He worked with online competitions, delivered via e-submissions or
Cohim to create similar course content for delivery social media platforms. These digital competitions
through online videos. Again with Cohim, Mark has co- have also involved tailored marking criteria and three
authored an interactive online course about Floral Design assessment processes. His judging experience has also
Competitions and the skills and knowledge required to required him to write competition schedules/questions
achieve success in them. His engagement and courses and the accompanying documentation (rules and
with Cohim have been suspended during the global regulations) and assessment processes.
Mark Pampling
COVID pandemic.
Competition floristry has been an important part of
While Mark's most recent teaching focused on Mark's development and experience as a Floral Designer
contemporary floral design styles and techniques, since the beginning of his incredible career. Judging was
over the years it has also included foundational styles a natural progression from competing; both disciplines
OUR NEWEST MASTER FLORIST and skills aligned with classical floristry – with a have furthered his understanding of evaluating designs
predominance of radial construction, symmetrical as a means of improving them, and of using a defined
Mark's experience with floral design spans almost three forms and contrived focal lines. Mark appreciates criteria upon which to assess designs. Mark has
decades. Two-thirds of this period covers a significant the requirement for both traditional and modern competed at regional, state and national levels, along
involvement in training and assessment roles. Classroom floral design, and has experience in teaching and with representing Australia on a number of occasions
teaching, assignment and examination marking, skills assessing the theory and skills behind each. The value internationally, including the Interflora World Cup,
assessments, hands on workshops, competition judging of understanding and exploring the elements and Singapore Flower and Garden Show, International Flower
(both in situ and online) and staff training roles have all principles of design, and the various ways they can be Show Japan and Beijing Expo World Flower Art Contest.
been a part of his busy career. presented, is vital. Much of his recent work has revolved
around contemporary floral design at highly artistic and
Mark began his floristry path by completing the formal From reading about Mark you can see why we are
creative levels. This is amply balanced by keeping abreast
floristry training and qualifications that were available at so delighted to have him as our guest Designer and
of commercial floristry reality through his co-ownership
the time, and gained skills and knowledge through on-job Inspiration for our 47th AGM 17-19 September
of a retail floristry business (Alstonville Florist) and
experience, immersion of workshops, demonstrations, 2021. Come and join us for an amazing experience!
his directorial role with a major flower relay company
exhibitions and competitions. He now holds certifications
(Interflora Australian Unit Ltd).
for all levels of floristry in Australia (Certificates II,
III & IV and Diploma) and a Certificate IV in Training
and Assessment. Two state TAFE systems (Australian
Government Technical And Further Education colleges)
have employed Mark's services formally in their floristry
departments (New South Wales and Queensland), along
with a third state on project-based occasions (Victoria).
He has been a guest presenter/teacher for the floristry
departments of several other Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs - private schools/companies).
During these engagements he taught mostly at Certificate
III and IV levels (Florist and Senior Florist levels), plus
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INTO THE
GARDEN Leaves, leaves and more leaves!
I love the autumn colours and then seeing the bare
Liquid amber
Catching up with what’s happening structure of trees followed by the soft greening, but
oh my! When you live in a street of oak trees with one
in our patron Kate’s garden overshadowing your garden, it’s all a bit much for this
old lady. If you have lots of spring treasures its really
important to remove the leaves as I remembered to my
cost this year when cleaning up piles and found daffodils,
freesias and tulips growing as sideways ground cover, but
they stood up after a little sun and the first daffodils have
given much pleasure to residents in my village.
Winter is a time to enjoy texture and structure in your
garden as careful planting will result in less visual
competition for each of our design principles that can Now is the time to visit nurseries to choose plants that
then be converted to design work, such as wintersweet will give you these textures in your garden design. Look
branches, hard and upright but softened by their sweet for Liquid Ambers - such interesting bark all corrugated
smelling flowers (did you know their leaves ‘rattle’ in a and ridged - and magnolias with their smooth branches
breeze?) and the lovely garrya eliptica (shown below) and lovely furry buds. These will all tempt you to use
with its strong lines which then explode into the lovely potted bulbs and spring flowers in a window display to
tassels which drip down from the branches. welcome the spring to your shop and town.
Magnolia
WORDS BY Kate Jacobson
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Oceans Floral are committed to providing
quality products at reasonable prices,
Because the temperatures have been so variable/high
with fast delivery and superior customer
New Zealand should visit this wonderful garden at least
for this time of year, I think it is important to watch for service.
once) and my other bit of self-indulgence is my annual
greenfly on your budding roses as they start to move, order of delphiniums from Dowdeswells in Wanganui,
and in my area scale has been very prolific. If you find a such treasures, and beautiful plants with lovely strong
plant suddenly looks sad and loses its luminosity it will blooms which often develop flower bloom stems long
often be scale. These present as little brown/cream lumps Visit us at 500 MttoWellington
enough use in posies. Highway Mt Wellington 1060 Auckland
on branches and leaf axils or back of leaves and are easily Phone: +64 9 573 5300 Fax: +64 9 573 5301 Email: sales@oceansfloral.co.nz
squashed, but an infestation in your shop can be hugely Mecanopsis grandis
damaging to your pot plants. When you are checking for
these, also don’t forget to water and turn plants or shift
them so they don’t become ‘one sided’. Plants continue Our aim is to provide creative floral products that inspire you
Cineraria
to need a feed regime in your shop to keep them lush and
Accessories Containers Floral Supplies Wrapping
irresistible, so often plants on display really need a good
Thinking of spring bunches, now is the time to be Corsage Pins Baskets Cellopane
groom to keep them moving. Displa& Stans
planting cineraria and primula obconica which pick
well and bulk up door posies, along with antirrhinums
Diamante Straps B!kets Floral B!kets Gift Wrap/Kraft
which are also a really easy plant to grow and a prolific
flowerer if you nip out the main flower bud and force the
side blooms to grow.
Filigrees Ceramis Floral Foam Organza/T!lle
Ribbons Fla%-Hemp Florist Tools Pearl Wrap
Well the sun is shining in Leamington and I am off to
prepare my delphinium bed, but one special request, I am
Water Cr&stals Glass Flower Foo
Delphiniums Sinama&/Vilene
celebrating a significant birthday in October and would
love to obtain some of my favourite flowers for this, so if
Wire Tinware Happy gardening. Tiss!e
Flower Slee#es
you have lily of the valley, and would like to share some
blooms, I would love to hear from you.
Proud to support Kate
New Zealand Professional Florists, and we thank them for their continued support of us
Greenfly
Primula obconica
I have just given my garden a good winter feed and
this time I am using ‘Tui Novak premium feed’. I like to
Another good and easy plant to grow from seed or as
change every now and then and the garden lady at Mitre
seedlings is statice, a really pretty filler and colour range
10 suggested that she had heard good feedback about
compliment – these work well with a plot of helichrysum
this. Dynamic lifter is a really good product for your
plants in late August and you will be able to use them
roses, and I generally use it all over my garden in early
all summer if you keep them well picked. Do florists still
spring. Camellias, which are putting on a great show at
wire them? I wonder, for I remember wiring buckets of
the moment, also need a really good feed and along with
them as I supervised/waited whilst children did their
gardenias and daphne, your citrus will also reward you
swimming training (we used to wire them on a rug in the
well if given a dose of epsom salts.
lounge whilst we watched TV in the evenings as well).
Camellia
I have given myself a treat and just unpacked a lovely box
of mecanopsis grandis – the blue Himalayan poppy and
Statice some galanthus from Maple Glen (every plant lover in
18 NZPF News NZPF News 19An Afternoon Colleen's Favourite
on the Golf Course Friday Night Collection
Well, sort of… “My favourite Friday Night Collection. Mainly foliage and any ‘shorties’ that need a home.
So easy to do over winter when the colours and textures all work so well together,
The Manawatu Golf Club ANZ lounge was the venue for our and just right for my coffee table!"
first NZPF get-together of 2021.
What a great couple of hours we had with a dozen or so FEATURING:
members. Rosie started the afternoon with a demo of a Magnolia
single flower wrap. It was heart warming to listen to the
Grevillea stag
students who are currently studying at Level 2 via the Open
Grevillea 'Red Robin'
Polytech affirming what Rosie was showing them. They had
mostly seen our President, Megan, demonstrating via video. Waterlily
Colleen continued to show and talk about different wraps Leucadendron
'Safari Sunset'
and presentation styles of hand tied bouquets. We had
some good discussion about the use of textured papers and Leucadendron salignum
softer wraps and their suitability for different occasions. 'Loving Memory'
Leucadendron 'Inca Gold'
The members had all brought flowers and an idea of what
they wanted direction for or ideas about achieving their Leucadendron 'Jester'
design. It's also nice to have some one-on-one time with Foxtail fern
enthusiastic apprentices and future floral designers.
Ilex verticillata berries
Look out for our next demo/workshop and shout yourself Protea ' Pink Ice'
an afternoon of inspiration and floral comradery.
Succulents
Lotus pods
20 NZPF News NZPF News 21Principles of Design
DESIGN FOCAL AREA
Design is the principle upon which all flower Areas of Dominance
arrangement relies. It is the physical realisation of an idea
Success of a design is dependent on the skilful use of
or concept.
material that creates the Areas of Dominance or Focal
A successful floral designer must be able to: Area. It is the area or areas in a design that first command
1. Visualise a design. your attention before the eye moves to other parts of the
floral arrangement.
2. Give consideration to the relationship between
the materials, the container and the completed In traditional design there is one main Area of
arrangement to its surroundings. Dominance or Focal Area whilst contemporary designs
may have several Areas of Dominance placed in positions
3. Gather the flowers, foliage, container, base and that suit the balance and movement of a particular floral
accessories needed. design.
4. Put the materials together in such a way that the
concept becomes a design reality acknowledging the
Principles and Elements.
The area in a design that first commands
Design is timeless and without natural, personal or
your attention before the eye moves to
cultural barriers. A design may be pleasing to some but
not to everyone, and yet it should have the feeling of other parts of the floral arrangement.
being well planned.
Studying and adhering to the Principles and Elements of
Design will provide a student with a strong foundation
that will guide them throughout all their artistic
Emphasis in these areas is usually achieved by the
endeavors. This will imbue all students with a true
placement of heavier blooms or dominant colours being
appreciation of Design in all fields.
used low in the design along the axis. These areas should
have sufficient pull to hold the eye before it moves on, but
should never be so dominant and demanding that they
take over the design.
Adding strength or emphasis to Areas of Dominance or
a Focal Area can be achieved by using leaves or textural
material grouped to add interest, but also to create rest
areas.
Use of darker or duller colours behind Areas of
Dominance/Focal Area creates a shadowing effect, which
provides visual depth. Contrast in this area is also a
strong enhancing design tool.
Designs shown on this page by Mark Pampling
22 NZPF News NZPF News 23How do I start my exams with
New Zealand Professional Florists Inc. (NZPF)
Diploma, Levels 3 & 4 Enrolment Form REGISTRATION NO:
We are often asked the questions regarding exams and with experienced designers who can help develop your Pre-Assessment and Assessment Dates
how it all works. Please read the following guidelines to understanding of the Principles and Elements of Design
help you plan. and how they relate to the practical aspect of your work.
Name:
Important things to know before you start the exam Their help will ensure you cover the marking criteria in
the exams. Also working in a flower shop/flower outlet Address:
process
NZPF offers assessing and certificates for levels; Level 3, helps develop a better understanding of what maybe
Level 4, Diploma, Accredited Assessor and Master Florist. covered in the written paper.
Mobile: Email:
These are to be completed sequentially. If you do not work in a flower shop or the floral industry,
Studio: Work Ph:
NZPF exams are marked to an extremely high standard you can sit your exams, but it can be difficult if you do not
by qualified examiners who have undergone rigorous have good advice from experienced designers. You can
PLEASE TICK PRE-ASSESSMENT AND/OR ASSESSMENT VENUE YOU ARE TO ATTEND
training, often over a period of several years and levels. attend workshops or have private training with mentors
Cut-off date is 28 days prior for all practical units
NZPF qualifications are held in high regard overseas. (pricing for this varies).
Levels Venue Pre-Assessment Assessment
The certificates produced by New Zealand Professional Workshops and Training Weekends are advertised
in the NZPF News & Inspiration and New Zealand 3&4 Hamilton 2 July 2022 13 August 2022
Florists, with endorsement from the Royal New Zealand
Institute of Horticulture. Professional Florists website: 3 & 4 & Diploma Wellington 9 July 2022 (All Levels) 20 August 2022
www.nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz 3&4 Christchurch 16 July 2022 27 August 2022
Purchase of units
There are number of units in level 3, 4 and Diploma that Attending Pre-Assessment is vital to attain the 3&4 Auckland 23 July 2022 3 September 2022
can be purchased, these have an expiry date of 5 years best results for your exam. When you attend a Pre- 3&4 Dunedin 30 July 2022 10 September 2022
from the initial purchase date. Assessment, you work with Assessors who work
alongside you critiquing what you have produced, Purchasing units requires a Purchase Schedule from the Secretary (see contact details at bottom of page).
Level 3 Starter pack has a five year expiry date (except
providing beneficial guidelines of what to work on before Pre-Assessment Day Costs: $97.00
Unit 054 is two years). This pack is a great way to start you
your exam in 6 weeks’ time. Level 3 Assignment 1 or Full Folio - Hand-in Dates: 31 January 2022
entry into NZPF exams.
Level 3 Assignments 2, 3 and 4 or Full Folio - Hand-in Dates: 31 July 2022
When do I attend Pre-Assessments and my Exam?
In the pack you receive: Level 4 Folio and Diploma Portfolio - Hand-in Dates: 31 January 2022 & 31 July 2022
When you feel you are ready. If you wish to have
• 4 practical papers 044 – 047 clarification, create a couple of examples from the PLEASE INDICATE UNITS TO BE ASSESSED:
• Assignment (written) paper 054 (this unit must be questions in the exam and send the pictures to the
Level 3 Cost Level 4 Cost Diploma Cost
completed in two years) secretary. These will then be passed onto the Assessment
NZPF 044 $95.00 NZPF 048 $95.00 NZPF 0006 $256.00
• NZPF Handbook Co-ordinator too check, and once you hear back, you can
NZPF 045 $95.00 NZPF 049 $95.00 NZPF 0007 $256.00
plan when/where to attend the exam. Dates and regions
• NZPF wiring notes NZPF 046 $95.00 NZPF 050 $95.00 NZPF 0008 $256.00
are advertised in the NZPF News & Inspiration and on the
• NZPF colour wheel. NZPF 047 $95.00 NZPF 051 $95.00 NZPF 0009 $256.00
New Zealand Professional Florists website:
NZPF 054 $126.00 NZPF 052 $95.00 NZPF 0010 $158.00
The starter pack allows students time to practice www.nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz
If you have purchased your unit NZPF 053 $95.00 NZPF 0011 $158.00
the practical questions they sit, read and gain an Practice Certificate of Commercial Floristry is another
please tick box NZPF 058 $126.00
understanding of what is required from the marking certificate you can apply for once you have completed NZPF 004 $111.00
schedule, answer and complete the assignment (written) a certain amount of hours within the industry for
paper (054) in their own time (within two years of both Level 3 and Level 4, these are called a Practicing PLEASE NOTE: You are required to bring all your own flowers, foliages, materials and your tool kit
purchase), study the handbook thoroughly to understand Certificate of Commercial Floristry. This is issued from for the unit(s) you wish to work with at Pre-assessment and Assessment.
the terminology of the design techniques (which are New Zealand Professional Florists when students submit All materials supplied for Diploma Assessment (Diploma tool kit may contain decorative wires etc.).
required in the practical questions), thoroughly study the signed confirmation of 1000 hours for Level 3 or 2000
colour wheel and wiring notes. hours for Level 4 from their employer confirming this Name: Signature: Date:
Once a student becomes comfortable with these, they can has been completed. You must apply to the secretary for
purchase the level 3 units and plan when to sit them. appropriate paper work. PAYMENT FOR PRE-ASSESSMENT AND/OR UNITS
How do you learn? Happy Planning! Pay directly to NZPF, ANZ Bank A/C No. 01-0226-0135434-00 (Quote “Name Pre & Assessment Enrolment”)
Contact the secretary if you have other questions: Scan and email this form to: secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz
It is best to be working in a flower shop/flower outlet,
secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz Julie mobile: 027 210 1699
24 NZPF News NZPF News 25NZPF Executive & Secretary
PRESIDENT
Megan Parker NZPF Dip.MF
Mobile: 027 589 4453
megan@wildaboutflowers.co.nz
We are a non-profit organisation
who promote and maintain the VICE PRESIDENT Patron, Life & Affiliated Members
highest standards of Floristry. Rosie Slicker-Young
Ph. (04) 494 6495
• We encourage our members to have a commitment
rosie.young76@gmail.com
PATRON AFFILIATED MEMBERS
and passion for their profession and work with us
Mrs Kate Jacobsen NZPF Dip.MF Interflora Pacific Unit Ltd
to achieve higher standards in floristry designs and
P.O.Box 1048
business practices. APPOINTED BY Christchurch 8140
• We work with The Open Polytechnic providing Level 2 THE EXECUTIVE LIFE MEMBERS
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
training in the workplace or off-site location. Sheryl Watkin Dip.NZPF Mr Malcolm Angus NZPF Dip.MF
3 Cleary St
• We provide assessments and qualifications for Level Ph. (04) 233 2140
Mrs Pamela Jenkins-Lane NZPF Dip.MF Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011
3, Level 4, Diploma and Masters. info@wellington-florist.co.nz
Mrs Carol King NZPF Dip.MF
Daphne Studio of Design PTY Ltd
• We provide weekend and educational workshops.
Mrs Colleen Murphy Dip.NZPF Suite 4, 15 Airdrie Rd
• We are affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Institute of
ASSESSMENT CO-ORDINATOR Ms Ann Stewart Dip.NZPF Swanson, Auckland
Horticulture with our certificates being endorsed by
Colleen Ryan Dip.NZPF Mrs Noeline Wareham Dip.NZPF Oceans Floral Ltd
RNZIH.
Ph. (04) 568 7088 P.O.Box 58808
Mrs Denise Wilson NZPF Dip.MF
• New Zealand Professional Florists is recognised by a
flowersetc@xtra.co.nz Botany, Auckland 2163
major flower sending organisation (with Interflora Mrs Coral Macdonald NZPF Dip.MF
holding an Executive position providing current
industry knowledge).
DIPLOMA HOLDER
• We can provide a suitable contact for private tuition AREA CHIEF ASSESSORS
Celeste Shotter Dip.NZPF
(cost to be negotiated direct with tutor). Wellington/Taranaki Region South Island
Ph. (04) 296 1455
copsefordflowers@xtra.co.nz Megan Parker NZPF Dip.MF Helen Hebberd NZPF Dip.MF
Paraparaumu Nelson
Ph 027 589 4453
From the Office SECRETARY/TREASURER Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Region
Ph 03 547 8136 or 021 046 505
Auckland Region
NZPF Handbook (A4) Spiral Bound $25.00 Julie Ainsworth Denise Wilson NZPF Dip.MF Dale Lee-Lo Dip.NZPF
NZPF Colour Wheel $20.00 160 Eskdale Road, Papakowhai, Te Awamutu Auckland
Porirua 5024 Ph 07 871 5464 or 021 168 0229 Ph 021 555 2202
NZPF Wiring Illustrations $15.00
Mobile 027 210 1699
Post & Handling (per courier pack) $12.00 secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz
Level 3 Starter Pack $140.00
This includes your student membership fee
Photo References:
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Visit www.nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz to
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silverstreamretreat.co.nz. p14-15 markpampling.com; supplied. all current members will be given a year's free membership until 31 August 2021.
Any studio member who does not have an NZPF
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26 NZPF News NZPF News 27The Open Polytechnic is the
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