How is the agenda compiled?
The list of flowers has been compiled in collaboration with the product specialists at Royal FloraHolland. In making the selection, particular attention is paid to flowers of interest to both the consumer and media, at a specific time, and this is also based on trend forecasts and whether they'll be in vogue. To make our communications easier for press and sales outlets to link up with the Flower Agenda, the decision has been made to work with 12 monthly communications throughout the year, instead of a selection of 15 over 12 months, which was the case this year. Over the course of the twelve month period, some months will offer a group of flowers that makes it possible to include more than one flower. For example, in March, a group of Spring Flowers will be communicated, in September the focus will be on Exotic Flowers, and for Christmas, flowers will be highlighted that are ideal for the festive season.
An additional surprise in the Flower Agenda is that the alstroemeria has been placed in February, and the rose in November, creating a less traditional agenda. Obviously Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk will also pay ample attention to the Queen of Flowers (rose) around Valentine’s Day. As in 2016, the flowers will be photographed in line with the horticulture sector style trends.
The Flower Agenda for 2017
- January: Tulip
- February: Alstroemeria
- March: Spring flowers (hyacinth, daffodil, ranunculus)
- April: Gerbera
- May: Carnation
- June: Peony
- July: Sunflower
- August: Hydrangea
- September: Exotic Flowers (gloriosa, anthurium, strelitzia)
- October: Chrysanthemum
- November: Rose
- December: Festive flowers (amaryllis, orchid, lisianthus)
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