Winter cloche

This plant arrangement includes Gaultheria procumbens, pearlberry (Pernettya 'Rosea') and Helleborus orientalis. In this self-braided basket of willow twigs, the excellent willow twigs are woven together with bright pink wicker into a protective wicker cloche that provides security and "warmth" for the plants. The red pearl berries form a beautiful play of colors with the bright pink wicker.

'Back to the simplicity of nature'

Freelance florist Marion Hanenbergh has quite a track record. In the 80s, 90s she had a flower store in Zwolle, then she was a commercial agent and co-owner of a wholesale accessories business. After the sale in 2020, her old love for the floral profession resurfaced.

'In addition to my professional training in flowers, I am also a landscaper. I find inspiration in beautiful flower borders, in wildflower fields but also in a basket weaving course. Anyway, as with so many, nature in all seasons is my biggest inspiration. In my French house with large wild garden and forest, I experience how to live off-grid with everything nature has to offer, rain for water, sun for electricity and wood for heat.'

'Back to the simplicity of nature is also the trend I see. And that includes organically grown flowers. And although I prefer spring, it is also nice to warm up by the wood stove at home after a fresh winter walk. Even in winter, I like to use as many natural materials from the forest or garden as possible. Making refined flower arrangements such as turning a wreath or
of a wreath or a festoon gives me enormous satisfaction and peace.
It makes me happy and it also really suits winter moods.'

'At procurement, I am already thinking of beautiful applications'

Florist Rosanne Geerdink started studying AD Floristry at the Aeres Hogeschool in Wageningen immediately after her beautician's diploma. 'I liked the flower training so much that I started looking for challenging workplaces. I also participated in the Flowercups. After my training, we started Floral Queen floral stylists, showing what we can do.'

'I get inspiration from nature and from buying flowers, plants and products. When buying, I already think of beautiful applications and how to present it. I also get inspiration from social media, international floral designers and interior design and fashion.'

'The Winter theme always really appeals to me, also to translate into flower arrangements. Within the winter theme I used a lot of different types of pine cones - even pine cones on a branch like you can find in nature. And of beautiful flowers including my favorites: Nerine, Amaryllis, Helleborus, Gloriosa and garden roses.'

'You clearly see an increase in the use of sustainable materials and flowers. And of substrates you can reuse. Soft fabrics and handmade candles are also trending, as well as lots of color in floral arrangements and interiors.'

Winter Happiness

An oval-shaped pot is filled with Oasis floral foam. The base of this stitched arrangement are Amaryllis bulbs in different sizes and branches with larch and pine cones. Between these are incorporated different flowers, candelabras with handmade candles, pine cones, cinnamon sticks and dried lotus fruits. Green materials: Helleborus, Nerine 'Sophie', prepared dandelion, pimpernel (Sanguisorba), Salix catkins and wild Asparagus.

Winter Queen

A brief search at a garden statue dealer immediately produced the right Winter Queen. The beautiful bronze head was adorned with lush flowers and winter branches. On the back of the head, Oasis floral foam was used to create a base that was stabbed with tendrils of Hedera and hops. Between these, the flowers, branches and other winter materials were stabbed. 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 were used for this arrangement, reflects a real winter atmosphere. To make a big impact, an XXL size was chosen: the wreath has a diameter of 1.40 meters.

The wreath is tied on a metal ring incorporating various green materials. Among others, beautiful coarse Pinus strobus branches, silver fir, Eucalyptus with and without berry, Yew, thyme and larch apple branches.