Winter cloche

This plant arrangement consists of Gaultheria procumbens, pearl berry (Pernettya 'Rosea') and Helleborus orientalis. In this self-woven basket of willow branches, the protruding willow branches are woven together with bright pink paper rush to create a protective wicker cloche that offers the plants security and 'warmth'. The red pearl berries form a beautiful play of colors with the bright pink paper rush.

'Back to the simplicity of nature'

Freelance florist Marion Hanenbergh has an impressive track record. In the 80s and 90s she had a flower shop in Zwolle, then she was a sales agent and co-owner of a wholesale business in accessories. After the sale in 2020, her old love for the flower trade resurfaced.

'Besides my vocational training in flowers, I am also a gardener. I find inspiration in beautiful flower borders, in wild flower fields, but also in a basket weaving course. Anyway, as with so many, nature in all seasons is my greatest source of inspiration. In my French house with a large wild garden and forest, I experience how you can live off-grid with everything that nature has to offer, rain for water, sun for electricity and wood for heat.'

'Returning 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 again by the wood stove at home after a brisk winter walk. Even in winter, I like to use as many natural materials from the forest or garden as possible. Making refined floral work such as twisting
a wreath or a festoon gives me enormous satisfaction and peace.
It makes me happy and it really fits with winter atmospheres.'

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

Florist Rosanne Geerdink started studying AD Floral Art at the Aeres University of Applied Sciences in Wageningen immediately after graduating as a beautician. 'I enjoyed the floral education so much that I started looking for challenging workplaces. I also participated in the Flowercups. After my education, we started Floral Queen floral stylists, with which we show what we are capable of.'

‘I get inspiration from nature and from purchasing flowers, plants, and products. When purchasing, I already think of beautiful applications and how I can present it. I also get inspiration from social media, international floral designers, and interior and fashion.’

'The theme Winter always appeals to me, also to translate into floral work. Within the winter theme I have made a lot of use of different types of pine cones - even pine cones on a branch as you can find them in nature. And of beautiful flowers including my favorites: Nerine, Amaryllis, Helleborus, Gloriosa and garden roses.'

‘You can clearly see an increase in the use of sustainable materials and flowers, and of surfaces that you can reuse. Soft fabrics and handmade candles are also a trend, as is a lot of color in floral work and in the interior.’

Winter happiness

An oval pot is filled with Oasis floral foam. The base of this floral arrangement consists of Amaryllis bulbs in various sizes and branches with larch and pine cones. Various flowers, candlesticks with handmade candles, pine cone varieties, cinnamon sticks, and dried lotus fruits are incorporated in between. Greenery: Helleborus, Nerine 'Sophie', prepared dandelion, burnet (Sanguisorba), Salix catkins, and wild Asparagus.

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.