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.
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.
Chrysal Orchid Food Drops keeps orchids healthy with a 12 month guaranteed care plan. This product creates added value for pot plants and gives the retailer extra marketing opportunities in store.
It’s the season of the peonies and that's why it is the perfect Flower of the Month for June. These flowers have an undeniable charm and come in many colors and shapes. Peonies symbolize abundance, love, happiness and health. With the proper care, you can enjoy these large, special flowers even more. It’s all about the right timing and the right care! We have a couple of tips for you to enjoy these beautiful flowers as long as possible.
Tips for florists
The correct cutting stage depends on the species and this is essential.
Discover Chrysal’s Easter 2025 Floral Care Guide — your go-to resource for keeping flowers fresh, vibrant, and retail-ready during the busy spring season.
This interactive PDF provides practical tips to help floral retailers, bouquet makers, and store teams maintain high-quality displays while enhancing customer satisfaction. With guidance tailored to Easter favorites like lilies, tulips, daffodils, and orchids, it offers step-by-step care instructions to reduce waste, improve vase life, and encourage repeat purchases.
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 put together a list of rose care tips for both florists and consumers.
RosePro Hydration solution is for use in cold stores and shops. These specially designed clear formulas will improve the leaf quality and prevent bent-neck, which are still common problems with roses. Tests have shown a prolonged vase life of 85% when using the RosePro products.
RosePro Vase Solution is designed to be used in vase and foam arrangements. It ensures the color intensity and full development of blooms. Works great with all woody stemmed flowers such as : Roses and hydrangeas.
The season for bedding plants is well underway. As the weather gets sunnier, people get in the mood for buying bedding plants and want to bring some color to their gardens. Because of this, more and more shops are filled with an abundance of welcoming colors and flowers. Unfortunately, the weather in spring is quite unpredictable, which has a huge influence on the sales of bedding plants. Below we give you some pointers how to prepare yourself for this and minimize the risk of having to throw out plants because of disappointing weather.
Patients are always happy to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It cheers them up and greatly improves the atmosphere in the room. Research has shown that patients in a green and blooming environment feel better mentally, which helps them to recover more quickly.