Netherlands flowers may reduce natural gas production
Since May 31, Russia has stopped transmitting natural gas to the Netherlands. The Netherlands relies on Russia for about 15% of its natural gas supply, below the EU average of 40%.
This has brought great uncertainty to flower production in the Netherlands. Some practitioners said that if reasonable cost estimates cannot be made, they will stop cultivating flower plants. "If we can't find a good solution, production in the next winter will be particularly difficult." A cut rose grower said, "It remains to be seen whether there will be a large-scale production reduction."
The US flower sales last year were 64.3 billion
Not long ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released U.S. flower statistics for 2021.
Statistics show that in 2021, the number of flower growing companies in the United States totaled 9,558, and the total flower sales were US$6.43 billion. Florida had the highest sales, followed by California, which together accounted for one-third of total sales.
Statistics also show that there are 6 states with more than 500 flower planting companies, with Pennsylvania having the most, with 783 companies. The flower production area in the top six states accounts for nearly 40% of the total flower production area in the United States.
Among all plant categories, annual bedding plants and garden plants account for the largest share of sales, followed by perennial herbs and flowering potted plants.
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Seven new products compete for the European Flower Awards
This year, 7 top breeding companies - Beekenkamp, Brandkamp, Dümmen Orange Orange), Flores (Florensis), Royal Van Zanten (Royal Van Zanten), Selecta one, Syngenta Flowers (Syngenta Flowers), each submitted the most impressive new and exotic flower varieties from each company. , to participate in the 2022 "European Flower Star" (The FleuroStar) competition organized by the European Flower Organization (Fleuroselect). The new products with the most visual impact and consumption potential will be awarded the "Wow Factor Award" at the awards ceremony on June 16, becoming the most eye-catching new products in garden centers next season. .
The product entered by Royal Van Zanten is the new alstroemeria 'Colorita Claressa', a compact plant with delicate white flowers 6 cm in diameter and eye-catching variegated, lancet-shaped leaves. It is not only a perennial plant that is easy to maintain, but also an excellent pollinator plant, suitable for use on balconies, terraces and gardens.
Beckenkamp’s product for the competition is the new begonia ‘SpaceStar Maia’. The silver color of the leaf center and the pink color of the leaf edge form a special pattern. The plant is compact, resistant to low temperatures and has a long shelf life. It is suitable for container cultivation and hanging basket cultivation. It is an excellent indoor potted plant and garden plant.
Xileda’s participating product is the new dance spring flower ‘Fancy Francy’. The center of the flower is yellow, and the edge of the flower will change from pink to white as the temperature increases, giving the overall feeling of colorful colors. The plants branch well, are resistant to powdery mildew, require very little growth regulators in production and are suitable for gardens, terraces and balconies.
Orange The product entered by Dümmen is the new dahlia product ‘Hypnotica Rose Swirl’, which has large flowers with a diameter of 10 cm and two-color petals, pink on the outside and white in the middle. With good branching and uniform growth, it is suitable for container cultivation and is an excellent late autumn flowering garden plant and bedding plant.
The product of Syngenta Flowers in the competition is Mermaid Lavender, which is cold-resistant, has strong branching, neat flowers, and is heat-resistant. The buckwheat flowers are usually white, but this variety is a rare lavender color, which is very eye-catching. It can be potted in autumn and bloom in early spring after vernalization, or it can bloom in summer without vernalization.Easy to care for and provides beautiful color all summer long.
Blankamp’s entry is a new tropical lantana ‘Ibis’, with flowers that are a mixture of orange and yellow. The flowers are 5 cm in diameter and contrast sharply with the striking green leaves. The plant is strong, compact in growth, blooms early, and performs well in both dry and rainy conditions in summer. It is an excellent pollinator plant, attracting bumblebees, butterflies and other insects, and is suitable for planting in courtyards, balconies and gardens.
Flores' entry is Petunia grandiflora 'Bee's Knees', which has a unique yellow flower color with dense flowers and strong heat resistance. It can thrive in rainy conditions and maintains beautiful color throughout the summer; color The rich yellow flowers are the biggest selling point.
Echinacea "Sun Clock" Pink and Nepeta "Nova" Blue
Recently, the American company Terra Nova released two new products, Echinacea "Sun Clock" series pink (SUNDIAL 'Pink' ) and NOVA® 'Blue'.
The pink variety of the Echinacea "Sun Clock" series has many flowers and extra-large petals. It is the echinacea variety with the largest flowers in Terra Nova. The flowers gradually change from emerald green in the center to vibrant pink. They bloom for a long time, lasting from June to October, and are fragrant. It has a variety of uses. It is not only a pollinator plant, but also suitable for planting as cut flowers. It has a compact plant size and strong drought resistance. It is an ideal flower bed and garden plant.
Nepeta "Nova" blue variety grows rapidly and has a long flowering period, which can last from June to October. It is an excellent pollinator plant for attracting hummingbirds and has strong drought resistance. It is an ideal flower border plant and is suitable for planting in flower borders. edge.
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[Exhibition Events]
European Flower New Product Exhibition opens in June
From June 14th to 17th, the European Flower New Product Exhibition and Farm Open Day (FlowerTrials@2022) will be opened in the Netherlands, Germany and other places. This year there are 61 international companies Breeders will participate and will showcase their new varieties and new technologies at this event. In the two years since the epidemic, the flower and gardening market in North America has bucked the trend, and more than 20 million new gardening consumers have entered the circle. The overall number exceeds 30%, and most of them are young consumers. The expansion of the market and the surge in the market have attracted much attention this year.
"China Flower News" teamed up with a number of European and American breeders to hold it from June 14th to 17th. The "Power of New Products" series of live broadcast promotion activities will promote the new varieties displayed by European and American breeders at this FlowerTrials through live broadcasts for four consecutive days.
The Kenya International Flower Show is back in 2022
From May 30 to June 1, due to the new crown epidemic. After three years of absence due to the epidemic, the International Flower Exhibition in Kenya (IFTEX) is back in 2022 and will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. More than 130 companies from more than 40 countries will participate in the exhibition. The organizers hope that this year's exhibition will contribute to the recovery of the world's flower industry. and consolidate their contribution.
Over the past few years, air freight prices have soared and logistics have become a challenge across the world, including in Kenya, where transport costs account for nearly 50% of production costs. Growers, importers and exporters are eager to find alternatives. Such as shipping. At the exhibition, the organizer organized a themed meeting on "How to transport flowers to their destination by sea" to discuss the possibility and future development space of shipping flowers in shipping containers. : Focus on terminal consumption
SelectaOne was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's leading asexual ornamental flower breeder, seedling production and market leader.At the end of 2021, Xileda China Company was officially registered and established, strategically further increasing the importance and independence of the Chinese market.
In recent years, Xileda has taken a leading position in the field of carnations (including cut flowers and potted flowers) in major producing areas around the world. With the establishment of the Chinese branch, more products will be introduced into the Chinese market. "In 2022, we will expand the scope of variety trials in both potted flowers and cut flowers. In 2021, we acquired the iron chopsticks breeding project of the German BOCK company, and this year we also started promoting it in our country. In addition to the familiar ones like 'PinkKisses' In addition to the brand, we have started the brand projects of 'Missantic' and 'KiwiMellow' in early 2022, and I believe there will be more interesting brand concepts to meet with you soon," said Zhang Tianli, Chief Representative of Xileda China. explain.
According to reports, most of Xileda’s products are balcony and terrace plants, and their terminals are mainly for home consumption. In addition to participating in industry exhibitions, Xileda China Company will also hold many activities with downstream retailers. For example, this year's "March 8th" Women's Day held offline activities in Hangzhou, and also promoted it on Xiaohongshu and WeChat.
Dekker: Joint florists launch "Chrysanthemum Banquet"
Dekker is headquartered in the Netherlands. It has been studying chrysanthemums for more than 60 years and is a world-renowned chrysanthemum breeder. Recently, Dirk teamed up with Hungarian florists to create a unique "Chrysanthemum Banquet" using chrysanthemums of various colors, bringing people a different kind of visual enjoyment.
According to Shi Meng, the company’s representative in China, multiple series of Decker products were used in the “Chrysanthemum Banquet”, including the “Dorria” series, “Alibaba” series, “Gustav” series, and “Motor” series. "Mocha" series, etc.
(Source of information and pictures in this article: greenhousegrower, hortidaily, floraldaily, etc.)
Source of article: China Flower News
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