The Gerbera, our new Flower of the Month, doesn't need introducing. It is a very popular cut flower - surpassed only by the rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and tulip - and rightly so!
There is a great variety of shapes and sizes available, in a number of colours including white, orange, red, yellow and pink. Petals of a single flower can even have several different colours. The origin of the Gerbera lies in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America.
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.
We are very proud to announce that our new Chrysal Arrive Alive® Eco, an eco-friendly and innovative flower packaging that preserves the condition of cut flowers during transport, has been nominated for the Greenovation Award. Royal FloraHolland wants to stimulate sustainability in the chain and therefore presents this award during the Trade Fair Aalsmeer.
Dehydration is the main contributor of plant wastage. However, watering plants in transport and on display can be a challenge and furthermore can cause spillage. With this in mind, Chrysal introduces Aqua Sub, an innovative and effective plant gel that protects plants from dehydration and offers a sustainable solution to “free water”.
Gypsophila, often referred to as 'Baby's Breath,' is a perennial plant native to Eastern Europe. Its name is derived from the Greek words 'gypsos' and 'philios,' which mean 'gypsum' and 'loving,' respectively. True to its name, Gypsophila is gypsum-loving, often found thriving in calcium-rich, alkaline soils. This humble flower, known for its myriad of tiny white blooms, has been celebrated for its delicate beauty and its ability to blend seamlessly with other flowers in bouquets and arrangements.
The best flower by far to symbolize summer is the sunny Helianthus, commonly known as the sunflower. Its round head, with bright yellow petals, makes it perfectly clear why the flower is referred to as sunflower. Helianthus even comes from the Greek words Helios (sun) and anthos (flower). Originally, all sunflower species originate from North America, with the exception of three species coming from South America. If you want to know how to enjoy your sunflowers longer, then be sure to follow our tips below!
Florists and supermarkets use flower care products, such as Chrysal Professional 2, to increase the water absorption of flowers. Dosing pumps, like the Chrysal Dosing Unit helps with the correct dosing, which is vital for conditioning flowers. If a non-clear (turbid solution with sediments) product is mixed with water, a sediment appears in some dosing pumps in which some mixture is left.
Flowers are harvested during various stages of ‘ripeness’, depending on market demands. Gerbera and Chrysanthemum seem as though they are ‘further along’ when they are in a mixed bouquet with flowers such as Carnations or Tulips. Flowers that have been harvested while they were still in the ‘bud stage’, such as Rose, Gladioli or Eustoma, appear to need more nutrients in order to fully develop.
