Floral

Hungry for indoor summer color in the spring? Introducing Strawberries and Cream and Blueberries and Cream, two yummy-looking-enough-to-eat new lacecap hydrangeas serving up clusters of fruity-colored blooms surrounding milky-white centers. Both gift plants, specially bred for long-lasting indoor blooms, will be available this coming spring. …

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals announces the hiring of Ms. Jamie Schafrath, CMP, as its Director – Business Development. Schafrath will lead a team of staff and volunteers to help OFA members maximize their business opportunities. …

Dutch Creations will be present at the Horti Fair (November 1-4, 2011) by sponsoring a 'flower model' that will walk the flower catwalk four times a day! The Horti Fair is the most important international trade fair for technology, innovation and inspiration in horticulture. As usual, the fair will be held in the RAI in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. …

A fast growing number of international trade visitors is currently signing up to visit the IFTF Expo 2011, to be held in Holland from November 2 to 4 of this year. Almost 3000 – mainly international- visitors have pre-registered to date. Compared to last year, a tremendous increase of almost 500%! The second edition of this new International Floriculture Trade Fair is therefore promising to be an exciting event for everybody who makes a living in the production and trade of flowers and plants. …

If you are looking to add exciting color and interest into your garden from spring until frost, with very little work required, consider these new shrubs from the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® line of flowering shrubs. All of these new shrubs will be widely available in garden centers across North America in spring 2012. …