At the moment lots of people are staying at home. Not everyone gets the chance to visit a local florist or supermarket to buy a nice bunch of flowers. Because of this we see online flower sales grow. But how can you make sure that your wonderful creations arrive in top condition at your customers? We have the following five tips for you.
Every year it's a challenge to keep your Christmas tree beautiful throughout the holidays. Because of this we decided to investigate if one of our most well known products, our regular Chrysal cut flower food sachets could be of help. We put it to the test, with some very interesting results!
What did we discover? To get the best results we advise you to:
Water is essential for our planet, its ecosystem and people to survive and thrive. Reducing our water usage reduces the energy required to process and deliver it to homes, businesses, farms, and communities, which, in turn, helps to reduce pollution and conserve fuel resources. Water conservation requires forethought and effort, but every little bit helps. Don't think that what you do does not matter. We can all make changes! Small changes can have a big impact.
There is one big problem with Lilies and that is its pollen on their stamens, which can easily be accidentally knocked off onto clothing. A simple way to prevent getting pollen on your clothes is to remove the anthers (tips of the stamens) as soon as you get the flowers home. Keep repeating this with every bud that opens or cut off the stamens.
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A poinsettia's not just for Christmas! Since the Poinsettia is a really sensitive plant, we decided it is time for some care tips, so you can enjoy your Poinsettia for as long as possible.
We bet we're not the only ones who like this flower with its wide variety of shapes and colours. We're delighted to introduce you to new Flower of the Month: the Hydrangea! There are two types of Hydrangea, the spring/summer variation and the classic variation, which blooms from summer through to autumn. If you treat them right, Hydrangeas are very rewarding flowers and they can last for over 3 weeks in an arrangement or a bouquet.
This month we have a very elegant Flower of the Month: the iris. The iris is part of the Idraceae family, like freesia and crocus. She has a slim stem with three crown petals on top. The blue version is best known, but you can also find the iris in different colours. The iris is named after the Greek goddess Iris and is a symbol for wisdom, faith and hope. When you give someone an iris it means that you have a message for the receiver. To help you enjoy this flower longer, we have some care tips for you.
In general, safety precautions and danger symbols must be printed on the label of any product that contains certain ingredients that exceed pre-determined quantities. For Chrysal cut flower foods, used by consumers, no such safety precautions and danger symbols are required. However ‘Keep out of reach of children’ is printed on the label as a precaution, though not obligatory. This minimum type of labelling is sufficient for all non-toxic non-food products. No other labelling is required for Chrysal cut flower food consumer packs.
This month the majestic lily takes the spotlight. A versatile flower with a powerful scent. It’s pollen however can be easily knocked off onto clothing or furniture for example and cause nasty stains. Follow our tips on how to best to remove these stains.
Origin of the lily