Narcissus is a wonderful spring flower that is known for secreting a damaging slime when cut. The slime can have a negative effect on the other flowers in a mixed bouquet and can drastically decrease vase life. But it would be a shame not to use this beautiful flower in a mixed bouquet. So how can you avoid these negative effects? Luckily, there are multiple solutions to this problem.
We bet we're not the only ones who like this flower with its wide variety of shapes and colours. This is why we are happy to introduce to you the 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.
Our new Flower of the Month is quite unique: the ilex or holly. This berry flower is used in Autumn and Winter bouquets and floral designs. It is especially common in Christmas decorations. Ilex originate from temperate and subtropical regions.
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.
Research, carried out by the Hochschule Geisenheim University (Germany) in collaboration with Chrysal, shows that the condition of plants in a store influences the buying intention and the potential amount of sales of other products. This makes keeping your plants well hydrated all the more important.
Faced with lockdown regimes and store closures, consumers turn to online and mobile shopping. Online sales of flowers have also increased worldwide. However keeping your flowers fresh during delivery is essential. Chrysal Arrive Alive is an innovative flower packaging that preserves the condition of cut flowers during transport and reduces water waste in the floral chain. The new Chrysal Arrive Alive D-block, is easy to fold, holds more water, keeps flowers fresh longer and enables horizontal transportation.
Largo® has two applications: one for potted plant Pelargonium growers and one for a range of cut flowers. Below is a description of both applications:
Largo® is gibberellic acid formulated as an easy to dissolve granular for spray application on Pelargonium. Largo® significantly slows down the natural process of leaf yellowing, bud and leaf failure, resulting in extended blooming, increased retail shelf life and reduced waste.
In cooperation with Florint, the international florist organisation, we have developed a useful booklet for florists that want to push their craft to the next level. Creating beautiful bouquets and designs is a skill, which you, as a professional florist have mastered over time through experience. But the hard work doesn’t start or end there; making your flowers look at their best for as long as possible for your customers is also a crucial skill.
This month, the impressive lily takes the spotlight. A versatile flower that fits into any interior. Unfortunately, some lilies can also be stain makers. The pollen of the lily can end up on clothing or furniture. Read here for the best ways to remove these stains. Did you know there are pollen-free lilies, and even lilies with so many petals they look like roses? These are perfect for a wedding bouquet.