FloraCulture International

22/01/2025

Recently, FCI magazine toured the Yunnan Qianjing Agricultural Co. Ltd cut flower farm to discuss the thorny issues of rose growing in China.

Before Covid-19, the average rose price was 1.3 RMB/stem. The price dropped to 1 RMB/stem last year. This year’s stems yield the same or even lower than 1RMB/stem. This plunge in price has spurred Zhang Rong, owner of Yunnan Qianjing Agricultural Co. Ltd, to make changes in order to continue making a profit.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/plunging-roses-prices-prompt-call-for-chinese-farmers-to-master-soiless-cultivation/

21/01/2025

From 28 January to 31 January 2025, IPM ESSEN will once again establish itself as the leading international trade fair for horticulture. This premier event serves as a central platform for professionals across the green industry to exchange knowledge, explore innovations, and strengthen business connections.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/ipm-essen-2025-celebrating-endless-green-variety-in-horticulture/

16/01/2025

Thirty years ago, a group of growers founded MPS to compare their use of crop protection agents. Sharing data and knowledge remains central to MPS even to this day.

FCI spoke with MPS CEO Daan de Vries and chairman of the MPS board Marco van der Sar about the importance of sustainability in floriculture and discuss the path forward for MPS and the sector.

Read more on pg 28 of the latest edition of FCI: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

15/01/2025

The winners of the 2026 Fleuroselect Gold Medal have been announced.

Takii Europe’s Dahlia pinnata ‘Black Forest Ruby’ (pictured) and Salvia splendens Estella Coral from Van Hemert & Co obtained an outstanding score on innovation, beauty and garden performance, convincing the organisation’s expert judges to award the coveted Gold Medal.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/fleuroselect-announces-its-2025-gold-medal-winners/

10/01/2025

Polish business media outlet Puls Biznesu reports that the Polish retail sector is increasingly vocal about their concerns about the future. The main sources of concern are the rising costs of doing business, including the increase in the minimum wage (by 8.5 per cent since January) and uncertainty related to inflation, as well as threats related to upcoming legal regulations.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/challenges-for-the-polish-retail-sector/

09/01/2025

German perennial seed supplier Jelitto Staudensamen highlights its new BeeFoxy series comprising six F1 hybrid varieties of Digitalis purpurea.

An absolute highlight is Jelitto’s BeeFoxy series, now available through the Jet-Seeds breeding programme. The series includes compact foxglove plants with healthy, uniform foliage and striking, brightly-coloured flowers.

Find out more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/german-perennial-seed-supplier-jelitto-to-launch-its-new-catalogue/

07/01/2025

Introducing Mr Plant Geek - Michael Perry's first column for FCI! This month, he highlights the new lily cultivar ‘Tropical Dragon’ by Vletter en Den Haan.

Read the full article on pg 40 of the latest edition of FloraCulture International: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

06/01/2025

The first FCI Magazine of 2025 is here!

This edition takes a look at the houseplant industry, CVPO's 30th anniversary, the upcoming IPM Essen show, and much more.

Read it for free here: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

02/01/2025

Hydrangea Runaway Bride, the first garland Hydrangea known for its weeping habit and masses of lace-cap flowers has been named Australia’s ‘2025 Plant of the Year’.

Hundreds of thousands of garden and Hydrangea lovers worldwide remain ebulliently enthusiastic in regard to the elegant growth habit, coupled with the prolific and unique flowering habit of this variety, and they have all contributed to this success story.

Read more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/garland-hydrangea-runaway-bride-named-australias-2025-plant-of-the-year/

20/12/2024

Discover Italian horticulture!

Italy is a country with a great ornamental horticulture tradition, dating back to the Roman era. The industry is still strong, with regions such as Tuscany and Puglia being major producers in Europe. There is a lot to learn from the Italian industry, which is why AIPH and FCI have arranged a horticultural tour of the country from 2-10 May 2025.

Find out more: https://aiph.org/floraculture/news/discover-italian-horticulture/

19/12/2024

The Ecuador Flower Expo 2024 showcased Ecuador’s thriving floriculture industry, bringing together 125 exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors from around the world. As a vital part of Ecuador’s economy, the flower industry supports thousands of families and generates nearly $1 billion in annual sales, with roses leading the market.

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Ecuador’s flower industry supports thousands of families and generates nearly $1 billion in annual sales, with roses leading the market.

18/12/2024

Tuscany-based Mediterranean plant grower and trader Giorgio Tesi Vivai announces its first Sustainability Report in which the company sets out its performance in the areas of environment, social and governance.

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Giorgio Tesi Vivai publishes inaugural edition of Sustainability Report

17/12/2024

Pantone have announced the 2025 colour of the year - Mocha Mousse. These plants, selected by The Garden Media Group, will keep you on trend:

💮Cast in Bronze® Distylium - Brown-tinted new growth matures into glossy dark green foliage. This evergreen adds depth and structure to any landscape.
💮Bronze Beauty™ Cleyera - Chocolate-hued new growth gives way to emerald green foliage, making this evergreen a standout for hedges or privacy screens.
💮Oakleaf Hydrangea - Recommended by Mary Phillips of the National Wildlife Federation, this native plant’s blooms change from a pristine white to rustic brown, creating year-round interest and beautiful dried flower arrangements.
💮Jackson & Perkins Southern Magnolia Gift Tree - Featuring glossy green leaves with velvety brown undersides, this gift-ready tree is both a stunning indoor plant and a timeless landscape addition.
💮Chocolate Anthurium – With its rich chocolate-purple flowers, this tropical plant offers year-round blooms and makes a striking indoor accent for the Mocha Mousse trend.

12/12/2024

How have roses become one of the world's major cut flowers? FCI interviewed Luis Martín de Germán-Ribon at Flores La Conchita in Bogotá, Colombia, to find out more about the development of this staple cut flower.

Read more on pg 20: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/

11/12/2024

In a landmark ruling, the Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favour of Deroose Plants, a member of Plantum, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties. It establishes one critical legal precedent, underlining how much intellectual property is essential to innovation and competition in the plant world.

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The Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favour of Deroose Plants, a Plantum member, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties.

10/12/2024

From gang culture to horticulture - Located in the heart of Englewood, Chicago, an area often overshadowed by struggles with violence and poverty, Southside Blooms is rewriting the narrative for the youngsters here with its unique approach combining horticulture with mentorship and environmental stewardship.

Read more on pg 8 in December's edition of FCI: https://aiph.org/floraculture/latest-edition/