What on Earth is a Flower Frog?

Noodling over going green with your floral mechanics? Have you heard of a kenzan?

No need to be intimidated, a kenzan, also called a ‘flower frog’ or 'pin holder' is a fundamental tool in the Japanese art of Ikebana and literally means sword mountain. A floral frog features long, closely placed sharp pins that secure flowers and greenery. They are built to last for decades and are a durable alternative to floral foam. Derita Floral Supply carries a selection of floral frogs in different sizes for your design needs. When selecting your flower frog, it doesn't need to fit perfectly in the container; just make sure it's small enough to fit inside the vessel but large enough to hold your desired flowers. Once you've selected your floral frog, we recommend securing the frog with floral putty to hold it in place. 

The Floral Genius 5′ Gray Floral Putty is perfect for anchoring floral frogs to glass, ceramic, metal, and plastic without leaving residue. The mess free putty is designed for wet and warm environments, maintains its shape, and won't dissolve or lose grip in heat or water. 

Begin your design by placing Flora Genius Floral Putty along the outside edge of the bottom of your flower frog pressing the putty securely into the sides and bottom of the frog. Once puttied up, press the flower frog down in your dry vessel. Easy Peezy! You are ready to start designing. Don't forget to add water once the flowers are in place. Practice makes perfect to master the technique of angling and inserting the stems just right, but the reward is a light and airy natural design. Unlike floral foam, a flower frog doesn’t need to be tucked away in greenery; it becomes part of the design allowing for more sustainable open arrangements similar to Ikebana design. Pick up your kenzan and floral putty at Derita today!