A trendy design is nothing without fresh flowers that have been properly cared for so the end customer can enjoy them for up to a week. And many times, that responsibility belongs to the emp... Read more
One secret to capitalizing on the houseplant trend for retail florists? Make sure your care-and-handling game is on point. That’s advice from Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF, former president of the... Read more
There is no more iconic symbol of the Christmas season than holly — Ilex aquifolium, that is, sometimes called English or European holly. But today, florists also have at their disposal a ne... Read more
Talk about tulips for long, and someone is sure to mention the 17th-century phenomenon known as Tulip Mania. It’s a good story — one that says a lot about flowers and money, and how the pass... Read more
The owners of Chrysal International, Nordian Capital Partners, announced on Monday an agreement to sell Chrysal to OAT Agrio Japan Ltd., a Japan-based maker of agrochemicals, with a focus on... Read more
With alluring colors, exotic shapes and rugged woody stems, proteas are the new “it” bloom. The family tree originates in South Africa and these flowers are vibrant and hardy. Vase life is a... Read more
A key plot point in the classic Disney fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” involves a rose that blooms for more than a decade. In the run-up to the recent release of the movie’s super successf... Read more
Here’s problem that’s long frustrated hydrangea growers, along with wholesalers and retailers who buy the increasingly popular cut flower: botrytis. Namely, how to stop the fungus from ruini... Read more
During the holiday season, shoppers head for colorful flowering plants and decorated foliage plants. In addition to traditional favorites, retailers can offer customers a wide range of new v... Read more
According to The Wedding Report, the most popular months to tie the knot are June, July and August, which also happen to be the steamiest and harshest time for flowers. Florists who want to... Read more