The Ranunculus, our Flower of the Month, is beloved for its delicate, layered petals and a vast array of vibrant colors, ranging from soft pastels to rich, bold hues. With its intricate bloom structure, the Ranunculus is a favorite among florists, bouquet makers, and event designers. When properly cared for, these stunning flowers can maintain their freshness and beauty for an extended period, making them a fantastic choice for professional and home arrangements alike.
Recent studies at Chrysal have shown that post-harvest treatment of spray carnations with Chrysal AVB, protecting the flower against ethylene damage, extends the vase life of the spray carnation up to 60%. As the spray carnation is extremely sensitive to the aging hormone ethylene, and any damage can't be reversed, proper treatment of the flower at the grower directly after harvest is crucial.
Read the full article on how to avoid ethylene damage in spray carnation.
Recent research, done by the Hochschule Geisenheim University in collaboration with Chrysal, shows that the condition of plants in a supermarket influences the buying intention and the potential amount of sales of other products. A total of 400 people was randomly shown either a picture of a display with fresh plants, or one with withered plants, and then asked to indicate if they would buy at the shown supermarket. Interestingly enough, the intention to buy was 40% higher when shown the picture with fresh plants.
Research conducted by the research agency “Into the minds” shows that no less than 80 percent of respondents prefer plants with many flower buds and are also willing to pay more for it. In addition, the research showed that consumers prefer the plants treated with Largo® and find it important that the plant looks healthy when purchased. This meant having sufficient buds, green leaves and fresh colours. Consumers consider the pot size and the length of the stems to be less important when purchasing.
The rose is the queen of flowers; luxurious and romantic. This flower of love is available in a large number of cultivars, colours and shapes. Of course you want to enjoy your beautiful roses as long as possible, which is why we put together a list of rose care tips for both growers, florists and consumers.
The new Flower of the Month is quite special: the rosehip. This berry flower is often used in Autumn bouquets and floral designs. This is not surprising, when looking at its beautiful fall colours. Rosehip is the fruit of roses, and grows on a rosebush when the flowers have wilted.
The season for bedding plants is well underway. As the weather gets sunnier, people get in the mood for buying bedding plants and want to bring some colour to their gardens. Because of this, more and more shops are filled with an abundance of welcoming colours and flowers. Unfortunately, the weather in spring is quite unpredictable, which has a huge influence on the sales of bedding plants. Below we give you some pointers how to prepare yourself for this and minimize the risk of having to throw out plants because of disappointing weather.
Water is essential for flowers to develop optimally. There are many myths about types of water and water temperature.