Flower Color Guide

Flower Color Guide is a comprehensive color-by-color reference for cut flowers, developed by Darroch and Michael Putnam of the New York floristry studio Putnam & Putnam. This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download, so you can start exploring the world of seasonal flowers right away.

The book celebrates individual flowers while inspiring readers to experiment with myriad floral combinations, using the studio’s color-based method for creating arrangements. From professional florists to anyone with a passion for plants, this guide makes flower selection and arranging accessible.

Book Overview

Flower Color Guide is organized by color and features 400 flowers at their peak, photographed in the Putnam & Putnam Brooklyn studio. It presents accessible information on color, seasonal availability, and floral features, helping readers incorporate differently shaped and sized flowers into stunning arrangements.

The book reflects the authors’ belief that color is the most important element in the creative process. It can be used alongside Putnam & Putnam’s color-based method, which starts with two flowers in two shades and creates a transitional effect between them.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A color-by-color organization of flower types, with an emphasis on seasonality and creative color schemes.
• Showcase of 400 flowers at their peak, with photography by Putnam & Putnam.
• Practical information on flower care, seasonality, and sustainability.
• Guidance on preparing vessels and essential tools for flower arranging.
• Suggested color palettes and tear-out flower chips for planning arrangements.
• Indexes of botanical and common names for easy reference.

Why This Book Matters

As the first reference book to organize flower types by color, Flower Color Guide has become a valuable resource for florists, event planners, wedding couples, and flower enthusiasts. It emphasizes seasonality and sustainable choices, encouraging readers to seek the freshest, most beautiful flowers available near home.

The authors, Darroch and Michael Putnam, built Putnam & Putnam into a renowned New York floristry studio known for romantic and dramatic arrangements. Their knowledge, shared here, helps readers understand flowers the way they do.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Your PDF will be available for access immediately after purchase, and you can read it on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or other PDF reading apps.

FAQ

How quickly will I receive the book?
Access is provided right after purchase, so you can download the PDF instantly.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This is a digital PDF edition, and no printed book will be shipped.

What devices can I use?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, smartphones, and most standard PDF applications.

Download Flower Color Guide today and bring the Putnam & Putnam approach to your own flower arrangements.

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