2024 comes to a close, but still much news publsihed

As 2024 comes to a close, the month December typically brings a wealth of news on poinsettias, and this year is no exception. However, there's been much more happening. Below is an overview of the highlights from December 2024.

Lennart Bijl (Vitro Plus) discusses dynamic lighting

"We don't notice any difference in quality"

We are now growing our ferns with two daytime and two nighttime periods within 24 hours," says Lennart Bijl of Vitro Plus. In the spring of 2023, they participated in the 'Boost the Grid Cha…

Catherine Wanjiru, Unique Blooms Limited

"By diversifying our portfolio, we are better able to deal with risks, trends and evolving demand"

As their name suggests, Unique Blooms Limited seeks to focus on the unique. Their way of doing so is producing a range of summer flowers that are not…

A look at the upcoming flower trends of 2025

New research from florist company Arena Flowers has revealed the floral trends for 2025, with snapdragons, peonies, tulips, and pink roses all showing…

Joost Bongaerts, Florabundance, on this year's Thanksgiving sales

"The unique calendar dynamic reshaped consumer behavior"

Last week, the annual Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated across the US. Now that the celebrations are over Joost Bongaerts, CEO at Florabundance,…

USA Bouquet Company departs Dutch Flower Group

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA…

"Campanula bells ring all year round"

With the holiday season approaching, the sound of Christmas bells may already be in the air. However, recently, Campanula bells stole the spotlight. A…

Andrés Idrobo, Genviv, on Redvolution:

"It's not just a rose, it's a statement piece that blends agronomic excellence with timeless elegance"

Introducing a new red rose to the market is no easy feat for any breeder, but Genviv embraced the challenge and delivered remarkable results. After two…

"Collective efforts to promote living wages will have a greater impact"

Today, December 12th, is set aside as International Poinsettia Day, an excellent opportunity to shine a spotlight on these blooms and the people that…

Joris Philippo, De Vroomen Garden Products

"In the past few years the popularity of bulb blends increased rapidly"

"We are receiving new and more pre-orders for bulb blends. Percentage wise, it is the fastest growing group within our assortment of products," says…

Arno Zerhusen and Dirk Moormann Pöppelmann TEKU:

"Customers now benefit from a fully recyclable product range"

Pöppelmann TEKU® has now completely removed non-recyclable black products from their range. "We are particularly proud of that", says Dirk Moormann,…

Tanya Carvalho, Ball FloraPlant

"YecaFlora allows us to produce better quality cuttings during peak shipping"

Recently, Ball FloraPlant opened a new geranium farm in Yecapixtla, Mexico, where they primarily grow Ball FloraPlant Zonal and Interspecific Geraniums…

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day 2024 results

US: 'Sky Fantasy' named Best Red Variety and 'Giulia' Best Non-Red Variety

On a brisk December day, the Poinsettia industry descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Poinsettia Variety Day. This trial was attended by breeders, brokers,…

"It is unique that a bicolored variety can be cultivated this well in the Netherlands"

About ten years ago, the Jumilia variety was introduced, a white rose with pink edges. According to Peter Schrama (United Selections) and Koen Meewisse…

Klaus Gaumann, Selecta one:

"Our poinsettias makes customers happy worldwide"

"Poinsettias are a traditional part of Christmas. They make for a colorful and cosy festive season. So it is hardly surprising that poinsettias are the…