A new spring

The beauty of this time of year is the promise of spring that is already becoming so clearly visible and noticeable. Longer days, the strength of the sun is increasing, the branches are boning up, Helleborus is stepping up in terms of flowering power, and the bulbs are already coming above the ground as well - in front go the snowdrops accompanied by winter aconite and snowy roses, and then follow the daffodils, the tulips and yes everything then.

The florist can draw from a wide range of spring materials, which at wholesalers
is expanding by the day. No season that is so welcome, in the floral profession but certainly also by the customers. Lots of spring inspiration therefore in this spring edition of DPK Floral Magazine.

It was also a lively affair at the editorial offices: because in addition to this deluxe printed edition, from now on you can also view lots of floral inspiration and read current news online. From now on you can read DPK Floral Magazine in four languages at dpkfloralmagazine.com. We have also placed a lot of content from our archive online: still want to read back that interesting interview or look at that inspiring arrangement? They can be found in no time. We have also made a selection of interesting sections such as Education and Reflection. And from now on you can follow the current developments in the flower profession.

But first, enjoy this new spring in the physical magazine. We look ahead to the upcoming World Cup Floral Art through two interviews with participants: Romanian candidate Claudia Tarrarache and Chantal Post who will be competing on behalf of Belgium. And, in addition to the Spring special, a team of top arrangers have been inspired by nature. The special theme Nature, naturally! fits perfectly into the current zeitgeist. Sustainable techniques and natural materials take center stage. Nature in your home? Naturally!

Lots of offline and online DPK reading and viewing pleasure!

Anita Meuleman,

Editor-in-Chief

Round and round we go

For the first time prominent in Hall 5, the German Florists' Association (FDF) presented at IPM Essen an inspiring meeting place created for professionals in the flower industry. The legendary rotating stage is rightfully the centerpiece, with a number of inspiring flower shows by top international and German florists every day. But not only the stage revolves: circles and round (flower) shapes also play a leading role in the arrangements.

Eyecatcher

Sometimes you would like to have a tree in your home, purely because of the beautiful green atmosphere it gives. Look at nature through your eyelashes. In the light of young eyes, a basic fruit trunk full of fresh green ferns and Monstera plants seems to come straight from nature. Rightfully an eye-catcher for young people's interiors.

Nature at its best

The white bowl is filled with unusual stones with holes formed by nature. They come from the Normandy coast where the holes were created by wind and sea. The stones give hold to the branches and flowers inserted through the holes and between the stones in a natural line. Nature at its best. Materials used: Magnolia, Tulipa, Ornithogalum thyrsoides, Panicum virgatum, Lunaria annua.

Spring Messenger

In a beautiful earthenware oval pot, Oasis TerraBrick was used as a base at the bottom, In this, dried grass (Panicum virgatum) from the winter garden was inserted and sandwiched. Between the dry grass, spent branches from the garden (Spirea japonica, Solidago, Lunaria annua) have been inserted, giving a beautiful winter silhouette. Spring is revealed in the subtle shape and color of the dwarf iris bulbs. Up close, this frilly soft yellow Iris 'Katharine's Gold' has beautiful bright yellow with blue markings.

Roots

A dried root system of an old rosemary bush was used upside down as a frame for this natural-looking bouquet in shades of pink, white and green. All the flowers and grasses have been given their own place and thus stand out beautifully. Materials used: Tulipa, Panicum virgatum fresh and dried, Lunaria annua, Scabiosa BonBon Scoop 'French Vanilla', Alstroemeria florinca 'White Pearls', Ranunculus 'Pon Pon Malva', Ranunculus 'Charm Pink', Agapanthus 'Glacier', cherry blossom, Anethum graveolens, Chasmanthium latifolium.