This month, I traveled to the beautiful city of Bordeaux for Flower Circus. You already know I love traveling, and combining work with travel is just perfect. I arrived on Friday towards late morning, giving me ample time to explore Bordeaux. It's a delightful city filled with stunning parks, buildings, and plenty to see. However, my purpose wasn't just to enjoy the surroundings; I was there for Salon Florevent 2024. On the 10th and 11th of March, flower enthusiasts gathered at Hangar 14, situated along the gorgeous Garonne riverbank, for a spectacular experience that awakened the senses and n ..read more

We kick off 2024 in the colorful world of spray roses, where passion and dedication come together in the greenhouses of spray rose Nursery De Opstal in the heart of Westland; Naaldwijk. Through my work for Flower Circus, I am already familiar with the product, but had not yet visited the nursery, so it was high time to change that. Since its establishment in 2006, this nursery has established its name as an authority in the cultivation of top-quality spray roses. With more than 20 different types of spray roses, the diversity here is truly breathtaking. International Appeal What sets Spray Ros ..read more

The past year was a floral adventure full of color and inspiration. As I look back on my monthly blogs, I realize how diverse and engaging my journey through the world of flowers, plants, and trends has been. Let's take one last look together at the highlights of my blogs from the past year. Amaryllis: Timeless Beauty and Symbolism The year began with a tribute to the Amaryllis, a flower that never gets old and has always symbolized beauty, pride, and friendship. Discover the versatility of the Amaryllis, available from September to the end of May, and be inspired by its exotic origin and mean ..read more

In our last online show of 2023 we had the wonderful, and talented Giada Graziani as our designer. It was the first time for Giada to be a designer at Flower Circus, and she quickly showed why we asked her to be on our show. Giada has her own style, and her signature is flowers, lots of flowers!!! You can never have enough flowers (or plants). For the first time in the almost 50! online shows we needed more tables to make sure we could show all designs Giada prepared. Giada started out with a colorful table decoration with candles, gerbera's, roses, and Lisianthus. Making sure the design is n ..read more

On November 7th, I entered the colorful world of the Flora Holland Trade Fair 2023, where every corner had a new surprise in store. My day was filled with meetings with old acquaintances and new faces, it was a day of inspiration and conviviality. A Stylish Match: SV.co's Stand as a True Candy Store My outfit turned out unexpectedly perfect for the tasteful stand of SV.co, a true candy store full of kalanchoe, chrysanthemums in ice cups, grateful goodies, and beautiful poinsettias. Another eye-catcher was the Favorita, a single-flowered kalanchoe presented in a cocktail bar-like setting with ..read more

Our Plantman Maarten Huisman is always on the lookout for special plants. This time he finds the rare Monstera variegata, and not just one, but more than 100 of them in the greenhouse of Ichtus Flowers & Plants. Maarten will also tell you what makes this plant so unique and so sought after. https://youtube.com/shorts/jwAlixdFVL4 ..read more

Join us for an extraordinary Flower Circus show, as renowned Flower Designer, Morgan Douglas Nuth, takes you on an intergalactic journey through the captivating world of Star Wars. Discover the colors that inspired the movies and influenced our perception of each planet, while uncovering the science behind color in cinema. Witness stunning floral arrangements embodying the Intergalactic flower design concept, as Morgan's creations transport you to iconic Star Wars landscapes. Don't miss this exclusive event on Friday, November 3rd at 3 PM CET. Prepare to be amazed by the interstellar beauty of ..read more

Written By Maarten Huisman During my most recent visit for this blog, I visited Leekade Orchids, a charming cut cymbidium nursery located in Bleiswijk. Co-owner Jacco took me into the varied and colorful world of the cut cymbidium, but also the family tradition that makes this floral beauty possible. An International Flower Journey: From Spain to Poland, and from France to Italy and America Leekade Orchids has achieved worldwide fame for their products. The cymbidium orchid is also very popular in the United States, which can be seen in popular TV series such as Friends and Suits, where this ..read more

A new Online Show, this time Flower Magician Tiffany van Lenten will inspire with eight different arrangements in just over an hour. With every arrangement, she came up with new ideas and tricks to make the bridal work even more special. What about the first bouquet she made, a large heart-shaped bouquet, with a heart in the middle on which the engagement ring can be attached. A very nice idea, and a perfect solution for the eternal fiddling with getting the ring box out of your pocket. A beautiful bridal bouquet should of course not be missing, and a number of these were made during the show ..read more

In this episode of Flower Circus Talks we have two icons from the flower industry: Holly Chapple and Joey Azout. Together they created something really wonderful: the Alexandra Farms Certified Designer course (AFCD). What started out as an idea between the two soon grew out into a full-scale course especially for garden roses. During the 12 chapters of the course, you will not learn how to design with garden roses, you will also learn all the varieties, care and handling, and much more! Next to that, you will also become a part of the community, and there are much more benefits that Holly and ..read more