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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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Brandkamp grabs a bigger piece of the hydrangea pie

Last year, Brandkamp expanded their portfolio with hydrangeas by taking over their neighboring hydrangea breeder and propagator Wilkes Jungpflanzen Kulturen. In just one year,…

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US (CA): Westerlay Orchids leases 4-acre Carpinteria greenhouse

Following the new lease of a 4-acre greenhouse in coastal Carpinteria, California, Westerlay Orchids announces an expansion that will enable the company to increase production…

"We are going for better market operation in South America"

Bercomex opens business establishment in Colombia

Bercomex Flower Processing Solutions expands. The Dutch family company starts an establishment in Bogotá, Colombia from January 2020. This new company will be…

UK: The hottest floral trends for 2020

Traders report that the demand for British flowers continues to grow. And this is reflected in last summer's report which announced that British flowers now account for 14% of…

Chrysal introduces new Paper sachet

Chrysal introduces a new and fully recyclable Paper flower food sachet. Their ambition is to be the most sustainable partner in the flower industry, constantly working to…

How do flower growers prepare for Valentine’s Day?

One of the most important dates for the flower business is Valentine’s Day, and without a doubt the protagonists of this date are the flowers, especially the red roses. They…

NL: Poinsettia growers looking for innovation

Last Thursday, on January 16, Dutch poinsettia growers and international breeders gathered for the traditional comparison trial of Royal FloraHolland. The awarded Dutch…

Special Trade Shows 2020

Meet the guys who made your pots at Flower Expo China 2020

Looking for high quality nursery container manufacturers in China? But don’t have the time and budget to visit them one by one? Why not join the 2020 China…

"Together we grow success"

IPM Essen will again provide a global focus on the plant industry. At this time, the spotlight on climate change has never been so intense. As the horticultural industry looks…

Mike Suyeyasu passes away

Mike Suyeyasu, AAF, former President of Bill Suyeyasu Wholesale Florist in Fremont, California, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, from complications of West Nile Virus. He…

Processing garden roses: Sometimes less is more

When working with garden roses to create a wedding bouquet or any other design, one of the first questions to ask is, “How much do I really want to take away?” In general,…

Jack Payne, University of Florida:

"Ideas don’t have to expire when money does"

Dr. Michael Dukes and I have revamped our approach to water use. We’re expanding what we mean by landscapes to include production agriculture. by Jack Payne,…

UK: Flower trophy returns after 50 years

A trophy awarded more than 50 years ago to a champion chrysanthemum grower has returned to Goostrey after disappearing from the village. No-one knows how the cup presented to…

Big step in CO2 reduction at Royal FloraHolland due to green electricity and solar panels

One of the sustainable ambitions at Royal FloraHolland is achieving CO2-neutral energy consumption by 2025. Sustainability contributes to a future-proof marketplace and…

China: Enjoying the flowers when it's snowing

It was snowing and freezing outdoors, but flowers were blooming indoors. In Gongli village. On December 30, 2019, the orchid exhibition of the Gongli village, Anbang Township,…


more and more sensors in the greenhouse "Leaf and stem thickness will tell you the stress level of your plant" "Each action you perform has a certain real time effect on the plant that we cannot perceive with our naked eyes, but with sensors we can see how the plant really reacts to all external influences. The stem and leaf are made up of cells that will fill or deflate depending on the stress situation of the plant." Speaking is…

April 14-15, Kyiv

Ukraine to get open competition in professional floristry

Ukraflora will start a competition of professional floristry, called the "Cup of Ukaflora". The aim of the competition is popularization of floristry as an…

AmericanHort HortScholar program now accepting applications

AmericanHort is now accepting applications for the 2020 HortScholar program. Students applying for this program can be enrolled in any horticulture-related program at any…

Calcium application method impacts botrytis blight severity on petunia flowers

Two application methods of calcium (Ca), fertigation and spray, were investigated regarding their effects on Botrytis blight on petunia ( Petunia × hybrida ) flowers. Plants…

Rose scent: A story of riches

If you’re already a fan of fragrant roses, maybe you’ve noticed that rose scent varies widely—in intensity, from subtle to intoxicating, and in character, over a range of…

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David Austin Roses

From selecting #rose parents to removing the #hips, there’s so much work that goes into creating the new varieties that we release each year. Here, our Assistant #RoseBreeder,…

Indian scientists develop new chrysanthemum variety 'Shekhar'

Onset of winter brings blooming season for flowers but with dropping temperatures the flower crop also suffers. To keep the flowering season lasting longer scientists keep…

Chelsea Flower Show to bring in new category for houseplants

The Chelsea Flower Show will introduce a houseplant category this year in a bid to appeal to a younger generation. The show will include six houseplant studios which suppliers…

"Kenyan government keen on eliminating obstacles to private sector growth"

President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured the private sector that his administration is keen on ensuring all obstacles that prevent businesses from thriving are removed. The…

"Preserve and store floral memories"

Flowers can evoke powerful memories and emotions. Carnations and senior prom. Red roses from your first love. White gardenias when you married your soulmate. Tulips on…

2020 spring and summer color palette

Blue. Bleu. Blau. Azul. In any language, we associate the primary color blue with the sky and ocean, and to a lesser extent – bedding plants. Technically, classic blue is the…

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