Floral

Spray roses are now being widely used in exclusive bouquets, mixed bouquets and mono bouquets as well as in supermarket bunches. Spray Roses, the Ultimate Handbook provides all necessary information about all Interplant’s spray rose varieties available in the market, including appealing pictures. …

The man in charge of the bid to bring the International Horticultural Expo to Niagara Falls in 2017 says he needs a $100 million commitment from the government by March. …

Niagara has had its bid accepted to host the 2017 International Horticultural Exhibition, which will be a 150-day event expected to draw more than 2 million visitors and generate an economic impact of more than $800 million. …

The largest flower and ornamental plant show in Latin America is held in a quaint small town founded by Dutch immigrants that is the heart of Brazil's flower industry. …

One of the grat plant revivals of recent years has been the comeback of the dahlia. With their dazzling colours, dahlias are vibrant in the border and dramatic in the vase. But those referred to as “dinner plate” dahlias – such a cliché, and not remotely descriptive – must be among the most difficult to meld into appealing planting combinations. When just one exploding 12in (30cm) flower comes in three contrasting, no-hope-of-harmony colours, then we yearn for a little natural elegance. …