‘Work hard and follow your own voice’
Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins believes in the power of flowers. She is the founder and director of Madrid Flower School and organizer of Madrid Blooms: the annual international congress for design and innovation in floral creation. According to Sylvia, the sector is more relevant than ever.
Finally... Spring
After weeks of dark days, cold, and snow, clear blue skies and sunshine are returning. You can feel that spring is about to reveal itself. Tree buds are about to burst, and here and there the first spring flowers, such as Hamamelis and Galanthus, are already appearing.
Layered contrast
For this arrangement, Krisztian Köver chose a striking mustard-colored ceramic bowl. The inside is lined on both sides with a woolen scarf, while the flowers are placed in floral foam in the center. Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis, Cambria, and Kalanchoe form the core of the design, complemented by subtle details. The interplay of ceramics, textiles, and floral material gives the work a tactile and layered appearance.
Spring frame
This large bouquet is held by Krisztians daughter Hanna and is technically constructed on a base of wires and sticks. The outer line is finished with painted feathers, which give the arrangement a distinctive frame. Cymbidium, lisianthus, lily, Viburnum, and additional materials have been incorporated into this construction. The bouquet is bound using the spiral technique and combines a strong structural base with a soft, expressive finish.
Light and airy
This composition was designed for a hotel lobby and deliberately responds to the scale of the space. Krisztian Köver worked with Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, and Viburnum as the main materials. The airiness is created by the use of Cornus branches and onion-like leaves, attached to thin bamboo sticks. Aluminum wire spirals are incorporated into the transparent vase, ensuring that the arrangement not only
remains visually light, but also stands out thanks to the sustainable choice of materials.
Spring yellow
The color yellow is often associated with spring. 'First, I planted some mature daffodils in the bowl, with a tiny bit of soil for support. In between, I attached beautiful hawthorn branches together like a frame using Oasis binding wire. In the open spaces, I arranged orange French tulips, with a few green-yellow ranunculus. The curls of the ferns give the whole arrangement that slightly alienating effect that viewers with an eye for detail will notice. Delicate 'Butterfly' ranunculus adds a touch of refinement among the coarser materials."