JP4643750B1 - How to make a long-lasting bouquet - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a method for prolonging a bouquet made of a flower material containing cut flowers (fresh flowers), in other words, a method for creating a long-lasting bouquet.
SOLUTION: A bouquet is created by the following process: (1) Keeping water around the stem part of one or several flower materials arranged at the approximate center of the bouquet from the cut to 3/4 or more of the total length A step of covering with a member, (2) a step of arranging cut flowers around the covered flower material, and winding with a string while adjusting the shape of a bouquet, (3) the stem of the flower material assembly prepared above A process of covering the periphery with a water retaining member from the cut to 2/3 or more of the entire length, and winding the outer periphery with a string-like object, (4) A process of wrapping the flower material aggregate obtained above to make a bouquet .
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Description

  The present invention relates to a method for prolonging a bouquet made of a flower material containing cut flowers (fresh flowers), in other words, a method for creating a long-lasting bouquet, or a method for prolonging a bouquet for several days even without a vase such as a vase.

  A conventional bouquet is prepared by combining a plurality of flower materials such as cut flowers (fresh flowers) into a desired shape and then strongly binding them at one or several places so that the shape does not collapse. For this reason, the water sucked up badly and often wilted in one day without lasting. In this case, it is necessary to untie the bundle and reinsert it into the vase to make it last longer, but there are many cases where there is no vase, and once the bundle is broken, the shape of the bouquet collapses, and the desire to leave the shape of the bouquet as it is It was difficult to come true.

  While maintaining the shape of the bouquet, in order to keep the cut flowers (fresh flowers) long-lasting, wrap cotton or sponge with water soaked in the cut end and wrap it in aluminum foil etc. so that water does not drip However, it is not possible to improve the water uptake from the bundling portion, and further ingenuity is required.

In addition, although patent documents 1-5 can be mentioned as a long-lasting method of the conventional cut flower, All are not suitable as a method of long-lasting the bouquet which this invention makes object.

JP 2001-219984 A JP 2004-115022 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-132089 JP-A-8-207976 JP 2008-30782 A

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for prolonging a bouquet made of a flower material containing cut flowers, in other words, a method for creating a long-lasting bouquet, or a method for prolonging a bouquet for several days without a vase or other vase. .

The present inventor has conducted intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems. As a result, at least 3/4 of the stem portion of the cut flower used for creating the bouquet is retained from the cut portion toward the flower neck. We found that it is possible to make the bouquet last longer by covering it with a water-retaining material and then wrapping the covered portion spirally with a thread or string, and the bouquet created by such a method is beautiful without unwrapping at home. The present invention has been completed by confirming that it can be viewed for a long time with or without being inserted into a vase or other vase in the state of a bouquet shaped into a vase.

Specifically, the present invention has the following configuration:
How to create a long-lasting bouquet and bouquets created by that method
(I-1) A method for producing a bouquet made of a flower material including cut flowers, having the following steps (1) to (4):

(1) The process of covering the circumference of one or several flower material stems arranged at the substantially central part of the bouquet with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part,
(2) A step of further arranging a flower material around the covered flower material and winding it with a thread or string while adjusting the desired shape of the bouquet,
(3) The circumference of the stem part of the flower material aggregate created by wrapping with the string-like material in the above step is covered with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part, and its outer circumference Wrapping with a string or string,
(4) A step of wrapping the flower material aggregate obtained in the above step to make a bouquet.
(I-2) In the step (2), the flower material further arranged around the flower material covered with the water retention member is at least 3 / of the full length of the stem part from the cut to the flower neck around the stem part. The method for creating a bouquet described in (I-1), wherein the bouquet is covered with a water retaining member up to 4.

(I-3) A method for producing a bouquet made of a flower material containing cut flowers, comprising the following steps (i) to (iii):
(I) a step of covering the periphery of one or several flower material stems with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part;
(Ii) a step of winding the two or more flower material aggregates coated with the water retaining member created in the above step with a thread or string while arranging and arranging in a desired shape of the bouquet;
(Iii) A step of wrapping the flower material aggregate obtained in the above step to make a bouquet.
(I-4) Use a member holding water in advance as the water holding member, or (4)
Or the production method of the bouquet in any one of (I-1) thru | or (I-3) which has the process of supplying water to a water retention member before the process of (iii).
(I-5) A bouquet produced by the production method described in any one of (I-1) to (I-4).
The method for creating the bouquet can be rephrased as a method for prolonging the flowers in the bouquet or a method for maintaining the flowers in a state where the flowers in the bouquet are not put in a vase filled with water.

According to the method of the present invention, a fresh flower of a bouquet that normally wilts in about one day can be made to last longer without being deflated in the state of the bouquet longer than that, preferably four days or more, more preferably one week or more. .
In addition, according to the method of the present invention, a bouquet can be used in a scene where an arrangement that conventionally requires a vase or a water-absorbing sponge is used to make cut flowers (fresh flowers) last longer. And water-absorbing sponge costs can be reduced, and social contributions can be made by reducing waste. Bouquets are lighter than arrangements, making them suitable for carrying.

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a form of a new flower presentation (decoration) that has both the merit of a bouquet that is light and easy to carry, and the merit of an arrangement in which a flower lasts longer without reinsertion. As a result, the scene where fresh flowers are used can be widened.

It is the schematic which shows the preparation method of the conventional bouquet. It is the schematic which shows the preparation method of the bouquet of this invention described in Claim 1. It is the schematic which shows the preparation method of the bouquet of this invention described in Claim 3.

The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, drawing is an illustration of one Embodiment for demonstrating this invention, Comprising: This form is not restrained at all.
In the present invention, a bouquet is a collection of flower materials including fresh flowers (cut flowers), and is used in a sense that also includes bouquets (presentation bouquets, hand-tied bouquets, bridal bouquets, wedding bouquets). In general, a flower material is a material used for an ikebana or a bouquet, such as a tree such as a pine, plum or cherry tree, a herb such as a herb or a flower, a leaf such as a plant or the like for viewing a leaf, Inorganic substances such as dried flowers, metals and synthetic resins are included. In the present invention, “fresh flowers (cut flowers)” means a tree or grass having at least flower buds or flowers among the above-mentioned flower materials. Therefore, in the present invention, the “flower material containing fresh flowers (cut flowers)” (also simply referred to as “flower material”) includes at least one fresh flower (wood or grass). It does not restrict the inclusion of flower materials (leaves, inorganics).

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a conventional method for creating a bouquet. After combining a plurality of flower materials (1) into a desired shape (FIG. 1 (A)), tightly bind them at one or several places with a thread or string (2) so that the shape does not collapse. (FIG. 1 (B)). Next, the stem portion is covered with a water retaining member (4) as necessary, and then wrapped with a wrapping member (5) so that the covering portion is hidden (FIG. 1 (C)). In this conventional method, one or several parts of the stalk are strongly bound (3), so even if the stalk is covered with a water-retaining member, the water sucking is bad and it does not last long and takes about a day. It will wither.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a method for creating a bouquet in the present invention.
First, with the water retaining member (4) around the stem part of one or several flower materials (1) to be arranged at the approximate center of the bouquet, from the cut end to the flower neck direction, to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part Cover (see first step, FIG. 2 (A)). In addition, in the creation of a bouquet in which “one or several flowers arranged at the center” is determined first as the axis, and the flowers are arranged and bundled sequentially around it. It means the flower that becomes the first axis. In the subsequent work of creating and shaping the bouquet, it may be displaced from the center of the bouquet, and is not limited to being always located at the “center”.

  The water retaining member used here may be a sheet-like member having the ability to retain water, and examples thereof include tissue, nonwoven fabric, sheet-like absorbent cotton, and sheet-like fibers such as gauze. Considering economy and disposal, tissue is preferable. Using such a water retaining member, the circumference of the stem part of the flower material is covered to at least 3/4, preferably at least 4/5, more preferably near the flower neck of the whole stem part while covering the cut end.

In addition, the water retaining member may be used by impregnating and holding water in advance when the stem portion is coated, but after coating, it may be impregnated with water before being wound with a thread or string, Further, water may be impregnated after winding with a thread or string. Preferably, it is a method of impregnating and holding water before and after winding with a thread or string after covering with a water retaining member.
Moreover, sugars, such as a cut flower life-extending agent, a vinegar, a bleaching agent, salt, and sugar, may be mix | blended with the water used for water retention. By the way, it is preferable that the flower material used for the bouquet is previously landed before being used for the bouquet.

The covering with the water retaining member (4) in the first step may target one cut flower (1) arranged in the approximate center of the bouquet (see FIG. 2 (A)), or the approximate center of the bouquet. The cut flowers (1) to be arranged on the surface can be made into a target (collectively, about 2 to 3) (see FIG. 3A). After covering with the water retaining member (4), the covering portion may be wound with a thread or string-like material (2) to fix the water retaining member (4) to the stem portion of the cut flower (1) (FIG. 2 (A) and FIG. 3 (A)). At this time, it is preferable that the thread or the string-like object (2) is spirally wound around the entire stem portion (covering portion) covered with the water retention member.

  The thread or string used in the present invention may be anything that can be wound around the covering portion of the stem portion and serve to fix the water retaining member to the stem portion of the cut flower, but preferably has water permeability. Yes, it is made of a material that can impregnate water and release water. As such a thing, the string etc. which consist of hydrophilic fibers, such as cotton thread, octopus thread, and cellulose, correspond, for example.

  Next, the flower material (1) is further arranged around the flower material coated with the water retaining member (4) in the first step, and wound with a string or string-like material (2) while arranging the desired shape of the bouquet. Attach and fix (see second step, FIG. 2B). The arrangement of the flower material can be appropriately set according to the type of flower and the shape of the bouquet. If the flower neck is a circular flower material such as chrysanthemum, roses or carnations, it can be placed while crossing the stem around the flower material of the central axis. Further, in the case of a flower material with flower branches hanging down like phalaenopsis or wisteria, it can be arranged with the stem portion parallel to the flower material around the central axis.

  Here, the flower material (1) arranged around the flower material covered with the water retention member (4) (hereinafter also simply referred to as “coating flower material”) is the flower material itself, that is, the stem portion is the water retention member. It may be uncoated (see FIG. 2B). In this case, it is arranged so that the water retaining member of the covered flower material arranged at the substantially central part of the bouquet is in contact with 1/2 or more, preferably 2/3 or more, more preferably 3/4 or more of the total length of the stem. It is preferable to fix (see FIG. 2B). By winding the thread or string (2) in a spiral shape, the flower material can be fixed in contact with the water retaining member (4) of the coated flower material.

  If the water retaining member of the covered flower material arranged at the approximate center of the bouquet does not contact 1/2 or more, preferably 2/3 or more, more preferably 3/4 or more of the total length of the stem, the non-contacting flower material Is a water-retaining member around the stem part at least 3/4, more preferably at least 4/5 of the full length of the stem part from the cut to the flower neck direction, similar to the covered flower material arranged at the substantially central part of the bouquet. After covering, it is preferable to fix to the covering flower material arrange | positioned in the approximate center part of a bouquet.

  Next, around the stem part of the cut flower aggregate which has been wound with a thread or string (2) in the second step and whose shape is adjusted, 3/4 or more (preferably 4) of the full length of the stem part from the cut end. / 5 or more) is covered with a water retaining member (4), and the outer periphery thereof is wrapped with a thread or string (2) (third step, FIGS. 2B to 2C). In order to bring the water retaining member into contact with a larger area of the stem portion of the flower material, the thread or string is preferably wound in a spiral shape.

  The water retaining member used here may be in the form of a sheet having the ability to retain water as described above, and examples thereof include tissue, nonwoven fabric, sheet-like absorbent cotton, sheet-like fibers such as gauze, and the like. Is preferably a tissue. Moreover, it may be a sheet-like material having the ability to retain water, and one surface may be waterproofed. In this case, it is possible to prevent water evaporation and water leakage from the water retaining member by covering the waterproof surface so that it is on the outside. Using such a water retaining member, the circumference of the stem part of the flower material aggregate is covered to 3/4 or more, preferably 4/5 or more of the full length of the stem part while covering the cut end.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, one or several, more specifically about 2-3 flower materials (1) are put together, and the circumference is at least 3 in the stem length from the cut to the flower neck. / 4 After covering with water retaining member (4) (step i), if necessary, the outer periphery is wrapped with thread or string (2) and the water retaining member is fixed to the stem of the cut flower A plurality of objects are prepared (see FIG. 3A), and these are arranged in a desired shape and arranged in a desired shape, and the outer periphery thereof is wound with a thread or string (2) (step ii, FIG. 3). (B) to (C)), a collection of flower materials shaped into a desired shape can also be created.

Next, as a final step, the flower material aggregate obtained in the third step or the second step is wrapped (wrapped) with the wrapping member (5) to create a bouquet (fourth step, third step).
The material of the wrapping member (wrapping sheet) used for wrapping is only required to be waterproof, and the material, shape, quantity and size should be selected appropriately according to the size and design (design) of the bouquet. Can do. In this case, at least the corresponding part is made of an opaque material so that the covered flower material stem is hidden, or one or more of patterns, figures, characters, symbols, and decorative characters are printed. It is preferably processed so that it is not visible. Alternatively, a plurality of wrapping members may be used in combination so that the stalk portion of the flower material that has been subjected to the covering process is hidden.

  By creating a bouquet in this way, the shape of the bouquet can be maintained for a long time. Also, without unraveling such a bouquet, water is inserted as it is from above and the water retaining member is impregnated with water, so that the whole stem portion of the fresh flower comes into contact with the water, and as a result, the flower material draws water to the flower neck It becomes easy to suck up and can prolong the life of fresh flowers.

Hereinafter, the long-lasting effect of the bouquet created by the method of the present invention will be shown using experimental examples. However, the present invention is not limited by such examples.
Experimental example 1
A bouquet made of cut flowers of blue lace (purple), cymbidium (pink), matricaria (white), spray rose (pink), pitsporum (green) and spray carnation (red) is created by the conventional method and the method of the present invention. did.

  Specifically, a conventional bouquet is formed by combining a plurality of the above cut flowers (fresh flowers) into a desired bouquet shape, and then strongly binding at one place using a cotton thread so that the shape does not collapse, Next, wrap the stem part from the cut to about 3/4 of the total length of the stem part, immerse it in water and moisten the tissue with water, and then use a transparent cellophane (wrapping sheet) to understand the state of the flower ) And wrapped (wrapped) (see FIG. 1). The bouquet according to the method of the present invention first wraps around the stem part of the spray carnation placed at the substantially central part of the bouquet so as to cover at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part from the cut to the flower neck direction with the tissue. A cotton thread was wound spirally around the entire part and fixed to the stem. Using this as the axis of the bouquet, once immersed in water and moistening the tissue with water, blue lace, cymbidium, Matricaria, spray rose, pit sporum is placed around it so as to adhere to the wet tissue, and the above In the same manner as above, a cotton thread was wound in a spiral shape and fixed (FIGS. 2A and 2B). Then, the circumference was wrapped again so as to cover at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part from the cut to the flower neck direction, and a cotton thread was spirally wound around the entire covered part and fixed to the stem part. This was immersed in water and the tissue was moistened with water, and then wrapped (wrapped) with a transparent cellophane (wrapping sheet) so that the state of the flowers could be seen (see FIG. 2C).

The bouquets prepared by these two methods were put into a flower vase at the same time, and the state of the flower was observed over time for 9 days. In addition, during the time-lapse observation, once a day or once every two days, the same amount of water is permeated into the holding member of the stem part from the top of the bouquet at the same time in both the conventional bouquet and the bouquet of the present invention. Poured in a jug.
The results are summarized in a table.
As shown in the above results, the conventional method started to wither on the second day from the creation of the bouquet, and the beauty of the bouquet was impaired, whereas the bouquet created by the method of the present invention exceeded 3 days. There was almost no change, and it was confirmed that the beauty of the bouquet was maintained for over a week, depending on the type of flower.

1. Flower material (fresh flowers, cut flowers)
2. 2. Yarn or string Bundling part 4. 4. Water retaining member Wrapping member (sheet)

Claims (7)

A method for creating a bouquet made of a flower material including cut flowers, having the following steps (1) to (4):
(1) The process of covering the circumference of one or several flower material stems arranged at the substantially central part of the bouquet with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part,
(2) A step of further arranging a flower material around the covered cut flower and winding it with a thread or string while adjusting the desired shape of the bouquet,
(3) The circumference of the stem part of the flower material aggregate created by wrapping with the string-like material in the above step is covered with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part, and its outer circumference Wrapping with a string or string,
(4) A step of wrapping the flower material aggregate obtained in the above step to make a bouquet. In the step (2), the flower material further arranged around the flower material covered with the water retention member has a water retention member around the stem part from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the total length of the stem part. The method for producing a bouquet according to claim 1, wherein the bouquet is formed by coating. A method for creating a bouquet made of a flower material including cut flowers, having the following steps (i) to (iii):
(I) a step of covering the periphery of one or several flower material stems with a water retaining member from the cut to the flower neck direction to at least 3/4 of the full length of the stem part;
(Ii) a step of winding the two or more flower material aggregates coated with the water retaining member created in the above step with a thread or string while arranging and arranging in a desired shape of the bouquet;
(Iii) A step of wrapping the flower material aggregate obtained in the above step to make a bouquet. The creation of a bouquet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a member that holds water in advance is used as the water retaining member, or a step of supplying water to the water retaining member prior to the step (4) or (iii). Method. A bouquet created by the production method according to claim 1. The method for creating a bouquet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is a method for prolonging the fresh flowers of the bouquet. The method according to claim 6, wherein the fresh flowers of the bouquet are made to last for a long time without being put in a vase filled with water.