Winter Queen

A short search at a garden sculpture dealer immediately yielded the right Winter Queen. The beautiful bronze head was adorned with lush flowers and winter branches. A base made of Oasis floral foam, filled with tendrils of Hedera and hop, was created on the back of the head. The flowers, branches and other winter materials are inserted in between. Materials: Nerine ‘Sophie’, holly (Ilex verticillata), roses, Gloriosa, tiger lily, Clematis fluff, cotton branches, prepared dandelion, Eucalyptus berry and beans.

Winter wonderland

This winter wonderland wreath, because only sober natural materials have been used for this arrangement, reflects a real winter atmosphere. To make a big impact, an XXL size has been chosen: the wreath has a diameter of 1.40 meters.

The wreath is bound on a metal ring with various green materials incorporated. These include beautiful coarse Pinus strobus branches, silver fir, Eucalyptus with and without berries, Taxus, thyme, and larch cone branches.

Winter softness

A soft winter bouquet with a bouquet frame made of a polystyrene sphere that has been cut in half several times, resulting in different sized rings. Metal rings were also used for a playful effect. The rings are covered with all kinds of soft and natural materials in white and beige tones. The flower colors in this bouquet are also light and soft shades: Ornithogalum, Amaryllis, autumn anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’, Nerine, Agapanthus and two types of VIP roses.

Robust winter bulb

The base is a wicker basket covered with all kinds of pine cones. The basket is placed on a pin on a birch trunk. By choosing to incorporate plants, the arrangement is also long-lasting. Plants used: orchid, Scindapsus and Ceropegia. Some Diplocylcos tendrils and Larix branches have been placed in between. A robust arrangement with a winter look due to the sober materials and the finely tinted fragile flowers of the orchid.

‘A little nod to color’

Florist Marijke Geerdink has had her own business, Floral Queen floral stylists in Goor, for eight years, after working as a freelancer for a long time. 'We work with a team of true flower enthusiasts, which means we are constantly innovating and always trying to inspire the customer with new materials.'

‘In our floral industry, there is an increasing demand for sustainability. People are willing to pay more, but then they should also be able to enjoy it longer. So, more durable arrangements and vases and pots that are timeless.’

‘I work together with my sister Rosanne and in the evenings we regularly text each other with new inspiration. For the theme of winter, we found inspiration from fellow arrangers from the Scandinavian countries where it is really winter – and you can also find the real winter materials. For me, winter means: cold, icy, sober nature, candles, wood, pine cones, animals in the forest. The use of soft materials is also appealing and flower bulbs – which already refer to spring.’

'We generally work very colorfully, so it is quite a challenge to make beautiful arrangements with the austere winter materials. Hence, the arrangements also have a small nod to color.'

Vertical herb garden

All fresh herbs at hand in your outdoor kitchen! This 'organizer' is partly made of recycled denim fabric. The bags are filled with basil, fennel, dill, rosemary and lettuce, among other things. The white jasmine vines are decoratively incorporated and give the whole thing a beautiful summery sparkle.