The International Floriculture Trade Fair took place in Holland from October 31 to November 2, 2012. The industry wide event serving all segments of the floriculture chain; from breeders, propagators, growers to the fresh flower trade. Now some of you may recognize this from the World Floral Expo that I blogged about last April, these shows are indeed related. Read the NYC post here.
I love these shows, so many gorgeous and often never seen before flowers to view. Now, I do want to give a disclaimer before you start viewing these photographs – I do not want to get the hopes up of North American floral designers, it will be awhile before we see some of these varieties arrive at our wholesalers. I viewed a lot of flowers that are being developed with amazing Dutch & French breeders, these will then be sent off to farms in places like Kenya, Ethiopia, Ecuador and Columbia. Therefor, it’ll be awhile before growing, cutting & shipping will take place to our continent.
That being said, I still want to share the pretty that I got to see with all of you – cross our fingers that we get it sooner rather than later!
The entry way into IFTF, love all the beautiful white amaryllis flower arrangements. How do you like this green eye white rose by Oleg Breeding? I’m quite the fan of it, I think it’ll look great in a green and white garden style arrangement. Diplocyclos is a genus of climbing or trailing vine in the family Cucurbitaceae. This is one of those materials that we may not see often in the states. I’ve seen it on occasion at SF flower market, but that’s it so far.. Quite the variety of proteas, grasses and orchids available. Straathof Plants had a great display, bright and eye-catching. Loved the begonias! Gorgeous, such long phalaenopsis orchids. How do you like these lisianthus by J. van Egmond & Zn? I have never seen this color before, I think it would be great for a fall colored arrangement. Nice looking Orange Asiatic Lily. There was a big lily presence at the trade show. The Dutch use a lot of Amaryllis in their flower designs. Very striking flowers, think I need to start using them more. Maybe we should have an Amaryllis design contest?! I wish this photo was a touch clearer, sorry. The various textures are so interesting. I like the mixture of the branches with the delicate rose colors, nicely arranged. Secret Sensation by Oleg Breeding, very different spray rose shape. gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous garden spray roses!!! Hoping these arrive in our market soon! Me with the show organizer, Dick Van Raamsdonk Diplocyclos grown by Azienda Speciale Riviera dei Fiori. I was told these are very long lived in flower arrangements. In the fall they turn the orange color you see in this photo. Showcasing the pretty pink garden roses in an arrangement with green and pink hydrangea. Intricate double layer flower arrangement, looks fun to design. fun little flower design using hydrangea and spray roses This design was about 10′ tall, it was so pretty. The hydrangea is the perfect Dutch hydrangea that I dream of, thick green hanging amaranthus, bright red roses and fun gloriosa lilies.
Well, what do you think?? I think that’s enough pretty for one day – I’ll be back tomorrow with even more pretty flowers to share!
Your head must be in a whilwind just trying to process all the pretty! I love how the ribbons in the entry photo perfectly match the greens in the arrangements, such an eyecatching display. Thank for sharing!
I know you are in heaven! SO much to take in and dream about for future arrangements!
Your head must be in a whilwind just trying to process all the pretty! I love how the ribbons in the entry photo perfectly match the greens in the arrangements, such an eyecatching display. Thank for sharing!
I know you are in heaven! SO much to take in and dream about for future arrangements!