The Hydrangea season has kicked off, which seems to happen earlier every year, and so we thought it was time to put this beautiful plant in the spotlight. The first Hydrangeas of the season are always a bit soft but as Spring progresses and the weather improves, so too will the quality of the plants.
If your looking to care for your flowers using simple home remedies, you should understand the full truth about them. Sure, home remedies can supply some nourishment to a flower, but that doesn’t mean it is a good supplement for flower food. Fresh cut flowers are like babies—they need food and water to survive and attention from harvest to final vase.
Forsythia, the harbinger of spring, dazzles with its vibrant yellow blossoms even before the rest of the garden awakens. Originating from Asia and parts of Eastern Europe, this deciduous shrub is deeply ingrained in cultural traditions, serving as a traditional addition to celebrations such as the Chinese New Year. Its bright, golden flowers symbolize anticipation, renewal, and the promise of good fortune, illuminating landscapes and homes with warmth and joy.
The Freesia is a versatile flower that comes in many sizes, shapes and colours. Let your imagination run wild and combine different colours and different flowers! The Freesia is originally from South Africa “Cape Lily of the Valley”, and it can be single or double flowered. It comes in white, yellow, orange, red, blue, pink and purple, but can also be bicoloured or multi-coloured. Many varieties have a lovely sweet scent which makes Freesias even more attractive.
When people think about flower food, they often focus on what is inside the sachet. At Chrysal, we believe the packaging deserves just as much attention.
Over the past few years, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic throughout the floriculture supply chain. Growers, bouquet makers, retailers and consumers are all looking for ways to reduce waste and make more responsible choices without compromising quality. Packaging plays a crucial role in this transition.
After a successful edition in January of this year, the Mastercourse Floriculture returns one more time in autumn and coincides with IFTF and Aalsmeer Trade Fair. The selection of participants is finalized and from 28 October - 8 November 2024 another group of (future) CEO’s representing international, ‘future proof’ floricultural companies will visit the Netherlands for a two-week intensive program.
GATTEN® 5 EC is a powdery mildew fungicide for roses, designed for field use in Kenya. With the active ingredient Flutianil (FRAC U13), it offers a unique mode of action with no known cross resistance to other chemistry classes. Its translaminar activity protects both sides of the leaf, making it a strong rotational partner within Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
The Gerbera is one of the most recognisable and widely used cut flowers in the world. Known for its bright colours and large, expressive blooms, it is a favourite among florists, retailers and consumers alike. In fact, the Gerbera is one of the most traded cut flowers globally, surpassed only by flowers such as roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and tulips.
The gladioli has an extremely heroic meaning, coming from the Latin ‘gladius’ meaning sword and symbolizes strength, victory and pride. Even nowadays in Holland, participants in walking events and cycle events are presented with gladioli at the finish line.
Tips for the florists
Celebrating the Future of Floral Craftsmanship
Today, Chrysal is proud to host the Grand Finale of the Talent Award 2025 at our head office — a vibrant celebration of young talent and sustainable creativity in the floral industry.
We’re honored to have our colleague Erwin Otten on the jury panel, helping to select this year’s winner.
We are proud to host and sponsor this special event that highlights emerging floral talent.