Floral

Royal Van Zanten's new catalogue featuring the range of Pot & Bedding plant material is available from November 29th. The catalogue has been given a fresh new look and feel, with particular attention paid to the marketing concepts in which Royal Van Zanten has invested for several years now. Furthermore, this edition includes the new commercial varieties for 2014. …

After the introduction two years ago, Winterbells® continues to surprise grower, retailer and consumer by its very early, abundant and long lasting flowering. Early September the first flowering Winterbells® become available on the market with guaranteed blooming until March the following year. …

The floral industry is blooming in Japan, with fresh cut flowers being developed by truly artisan farmers who have been perfecting their craft for centuries.  Due to many barriers, exporting Japanese flowers has been extremely difficult.  We have been working on how to remove some of these barriers and this Spring we will be testing the viability of bringing in these novelty flowers from Japan! …

The single flowered spray chrysanthemum Florange Yellow has been newly supplied at the Dutch auctions by Zentoo. Florange Yellow is the yellow ‘sister’ of Florange. It’s bright yellow colour and fresh green heart gives it a cheerful, fresh appearance. Florange Yellow has the same positive characteristics like Florange as far as vase life and transportability are concerned. …

'Flamingo'  was initially released by German Rose Breeder, Kordes, as a cut flower rose. It is one of many cut flower Hybrid Tea roses to make the transition to the garden. Called 'Flamingo' as its colour matches its bird namesake, this rose was called 'Margaret Thatcher' in the UK. …