This white, sweetly scented flower is quite special. The wonderful lily of the valley bears bell-shaped white flowers and blooms in spring. Natively it could be found in Asia and Europe, but there is also a separate version that stems from North America. The lily of the valley has many names, like Mary’s tears, May Bells and Our Lady’s tears. The flowers are highly poisonous if consumed, for both humans and animals.
Let us introduce you to the new Flower of the Month for December: the wonderful Lisianthus (or Eustoma). This beautiful flower originates from the southern United States, Mexico and the northern part of South America. The Lisianthus is available in a range of colours, from pink to purple and white to blue. Also, it can be found bi-coloured and sometimes even in yellow or carbine-red. More variations are introduced every year. Lisianthus are either single-flowered or double-flowered.
For many western societies the Narcissus (also known as Daffodil), our Flower of the Month for March, is a symbol for vanity. This also explains the term narcissism. The Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae family and there are approximately thirty different species. The flower is most commonly available in two colours: white and yellow, but more and more colours are becoming available through the breeding of new species.
Keeping flowers fresh during transport and reducing the environmental impact is one of the main challenges in the floral industry. At Chrysal, we have a deep understanding of the challenges and solutions for flower care, and sustainability comes first. A new state-of-the-art testing facility and realtime data platform in Chrysal Africa will enable growers, importers and retailers to streamline their operations while ensuring high-quality cut flowers are delivered to their customers in a sustainable way.
The growing challenge of plastics in the environment means it is more urgent than ever to find solutions to reduce, re-use and recycle. With our Chrysal Professional 2 Bag-in-Box you can take a step to better care for our planet by simply nurturing your flowers with Chrysal. Our new packaging contains up to 70% less plastic than our blue containers and now also comes in a 10L size. Not only is our new packaging ecologically friendly, it is also more user-friendly.
What has become clear is that customers in 2016 are expecting a better guarantee on flowers. They expect a vase life of 10 days, but currently they only perceive that flowers last 6 to 7 days – and this is not always guaranteed. The number one factor for a better guarantee on flowers is hygiene.
Orchids are the diamonds in the cut flower world and symbolise luxury and quality. This elegant flower is the perfect gift and is also widely used in weddings and other luxurious designs. With the right care they can be enjoyed for a long time.
The Orchid family is one of the largest with over 31,000 known species. Because of this, the orchid can be found all over the world. Cut orchids are available in a number of varieties: Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, Vanda, Cattleya, Paphiopedilum, Dendrobium and Oncidium.
Paul Cooke, or Mr Dosing Unit is a "man who can" when it comes to anything associated with Chrysal Dosing Units.
Paul started his career with Chrysal back in 2004 and has visited several thousand florist shops throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland educating and informing florists on how to get the very best from their flowers, by reducing waste and increasing flower performance through the use of Chrysal products.
It's peony season, hence it's our Flower of the Month for June (courtesy of The Flower Council of Holland). These flowers have an undeniable charm and elegance, coming in many colours and shapes. The Peony symbolises abundance, love, happiness and health. With the proper care, you can enjoy these large, special flowers even longer. It’s all about the right timing and the correct care! We have a couple of tips for you to enjoy these beautiful flowers as long as possible.
Tips for florists
When peonies are cut too raw, the bud will not open.
The rose is the queen of flowers; luxurious and romantic. This flower of love is available in a large number of cultivars, colours and shapes. Of course you want to enjoy your beautiful roses as long as possible, which is why we've put together a list of rose care tips for both florists and consumers.