May's flower of the month is the carnation, also known as the Dianthus caryophyllus. An occasionally sweet scented flower, which originally was only available in a bright pinkish purple, but can now be found in other colours like red, yellow, green and white as well. Its exact origins are unknown, but the Mediterranean region is often cited. However, nowadays, Colombia is the largest producer of carnations.

Carnations can consist of a single flower, or up to five in a spray. It has leaves up to 15cm long with colours ranging from a greyish green to blue-green.

NEW! Chrysal Arrive Alive® Eco is an eco-friendly and innovative flower packaging that preserves the condition of cut flowers during transport. The flower wrap and bag are made from renewable resources and are fully compostable. The patented flower wrap keeps flowers fresh and reduces water use and flower waste in the floral chain. Arrive Alive® Eco gives you the advantages of shipping flowers horizontally without the risk of water spillage.

Chrysal AVB is a post-harvest conditioner for ethylene sensitive flowers, such as sweet pea, agapanthus and delphinium. Improves vase life, diminishes dropping of blooms, leaves and buds and improves bud opening. 

Chrysal Better Bloom is developed especially for florists with all the needed nutrients to keep your amazing floral designs fresher and more beautiful. Flowers and buds open more beautifully, it mixes easily and clearly in water and is odourless, provides all the necessary ingredients for full development of buds and blooms. Accurate dosing is essential for maximum satisfaction. We recommend that you provide the right care tips to your customers. We have care tips materials available for you.

Chrysal BVB helps post-harvest problems for bulb flowers including lily and iris, such as sub-optimal vase life and leaf yellowing. This product is preferably used by growers directly after harvest. Chrysal BVB extends the vase life of flowers considerably through improved bud opening.

Chrysal BVB & Plus is a post-harvest product especially for tulips. It prevents stem elongation and leaf yellowing. This product is preferably to be used by growers immediately after harvest. Chrysal BVB & Plus extends the vase life of flowers considerably through improved bud opening, stem and flower quality.

Every year it is a challenge to keep your Christmas tree beautiful throughout the holidays. But not anymore with Chrysal X-mas Tree Food. It extends the life of your Christmas tree so you can enjoy it longer and also makes sure needles drop less and maintain their colour. 

Chrysal Clear consumer bottle ensures you  can enjoy your flowers even longer. It is especially developed to top up the vase solution. It mixes easily and clearly in water, it is odourless, providing all the necessary ingredients for full development of buds and blooms. Accurate dosing is essential for maximum satisfaction.

Chrysal Clear Lilium & Alstroemeria ensures your customers can enjoy the flowers longer. It mixes easily and clearly in water, it is odourless, providing all the necessary ingredients for full development of the lilium and alstroemeria. Accurate dosing is essential for maximum satisfaction. We recommend that you provide the right care tips to your customers and add several packs of flower food for larger vases and for topping up the solution. Chrysal Clear Lilium & Alstroemeria is available in liquid sticks.

Chrysal Clear Syringa ensures your customers can enjoy the flowers longer. It mixes easily and clearly in water, it is odourless, providing all the necessary ingredients for full development of the syringa. Accurate dosing is essential for maximum satisfaction. We recommend that you provide the right care tips to your customers and add several packs of flower food for larger vases and for topping up the solution. Chrysal Clear Syringa is available in powder sachets.