FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, June 13, 2025

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Photo Report: GreenTech 2025

"Everybody here speaks the same language — and I'm referring to the language of cultivation. Not Italian or Spanish, but the greenhouse language. That's why I want to be…

Digitalis purpurea Hanabee F1 White wins FleuroStar Award 2025-26

The FleuroStar Award 2025-26 has been awarded to Digitalis purpurea Hanabee F1 White bred by Takii and commercialised in partnership with Florensis.…

A sunny last day of the FlowerTrials

Today marks the final day of the FlowerTrials—and also the warmest. Yesterday, the sun was thoroughly enjoyed in the greenhouses, gardens, and other…

Auctioneer's column

Heading into summer – in the spirit of Pentecost

Peonies, Pentecost, and prices – that's what the past weeks have been all about. As summer approaches, Royal FloraHolland auctioneer Edwin Chrispijn…

Colombia: Using floriculture to uplift communities

In Colombia, where more than 1,600 varieties of flowers are blooming and reaching more than 100 countries, there's a deeper story rooted in every…

CAN: Barrie celebrates grand opening of new greenhouse

On June 12 the City of Barrie opened its new greenhouse at the City's Operations Centre, located at 165 Ferndale Drive North. "Today, Barrie unveils…

British Garden Centres launches new begonia variety

British Garden Centres has launched 'Bountiful Pink', a new begonia developed through the Young People in Horticulture Association's (YPHA) Launch…

Scientist honored with Early Career Award for genetic advances in vanilla, hibiscus and hydrangeas

Xingbo Wu is a rising star in the field of horticulture sciences, as recognized by the highly acclaimed American Society for Horticultural Science…

Crocus Labs' Dr. Prashanth Makaram:

“Our system is designed to integrate with virtually any existing multi-channel lighting setup"

Crocus Labs has developed a lighting control system that turns existing multichannel LED setups into adaptive lighting platforms. The Berlin-based…

Florverde releases updated Certification Standard

Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has announced the release of its updated Certification Standard, Version 8.0. The updated standard—transitioning…

New Zealand horticulture exports forecast to increase 19%

A new report forecasting strong export growth for New Zealand's horticulture sector reinforces the industry's growing importance to the national…

Trinidad floral company ordered to pay $52k to Colombian exporter

A Colombian floral exporter has won a breach of contract case against a locally-based business over unpaid invoices for flowers delivered between 2017…

Giant Labubu made of roses takes attention in Dubai

Labubu fans, this one's for you. A 1.7-metre-tall version of the figure recently made a surprise appearance at Mad Kicks' pop-up in Dubai Festival City…

Designed by researchers in Andalusia

New system reduces greenhouse planting effort by more than 60%

A team from the University of Almería's Engineering Faculty, together with colleagues from the University of Huelva, has developed a pneumatic tool that can be…

UK: RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show started

The RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show exhibits exquisite botanical art and photography, featuring a rich variety of subjects from Japanese cherry…