A new beginning

A new beginning

Jan/Feb

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

- C.S. Lewis

Flowers: Cymbidium, spray carnation ‘Solomio’, leucospermum, chrysanthemum ‘Rossano Orange’ Plant: Agave macroacantha

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A new beginning The festive season is over and cheerful spring weather is still a couple more months down the road.

As the days very slowly lengthen, be awed by the smallest things. A thin layer of frost, a single snowflake or even deep snow. Get warmed up inside the house after spending quality time together outside. Mix beautiful cool colours with warm shades around the house. Even though January brings us Blue Monday, it is also the start of a wonderful new year.

We wish you a flowering and successful 2017.

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JANUARY FLOWER MOMENTS 16th January – Blue Monday FLOWERS USED IN THIS BOUQUET:

pineapple, viburnum, ranunculus, tulip, muscari, hyacinth

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21st January – World hug day 25th January – Burns Night

SPECIAL DAYS THAT DESERVE SPECIAL FLOWERS

BLUE MONDAY Blue Monday calls for a flowery pickme-up. Even though 16th January has been scientifically proven to be the most depressing day of the year, you can ease the pain with a beautiful bunch of flowers.

VALENTINE’S DAY Being sweet doesn’t cost you anything.

Okay, maybe a few quid to buy your love some flowers…

FEBRUARY FLOWER MOMENTS 4th February – National Sweater Day 12th February – International Darwin Day 14th February – Valentine’s Day 22nd February – World Thinking Day

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HOUSEPLANT OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY FICUS (WEEPING FIG)

An elegant and attractive houseplant, one which is easy to look after. Don’t forget to water it regularly though. These plants are available year round and the lovely colours in the picture are just the perfect medicine for the drizzly grey outside.

HOUSEPLANT OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY BRIGHAMIA (HAWAIIAN PALM) We love this unusual and very decorative houseplant. Although it’s called a palm it is actually a succulent, so needs very little water.

Use it to introduce a hint of the exotic to your home, where it will thrive in a bright, warm spot away from direct sunlight

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Source: www.flowercouncil.co.uk

HOUSEPLANT OF THE MONTH

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FLOWER OF THE MONTH 8

“Hurray for tulips, it’s epic flower power dressed in an effortless bulb!”

FLOWER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY TULIPS

When you give someone tulips, know that you are also sending them an explicit message. Red tulips stand for temperamental love whereas black tulips say: “I love you so much, I would give up the world for you.’

Whoever sends you those is a keeper!

FLOWER OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY ALSTROEMERIA

Long, smooth leaves and beautiful, brightly coloured flowers: these are the features of an alstroemeria. They symbolise friendship with all 6 flower petals representing a different virtue: understanding, humour, patience, compassion, vigour and respect.

Source: www.flowercouncil.co.uk

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Flowers: pussy willow, cymbidium, viburnum,

ranunculus.

Plants/Bulbs: hyacinth, hemionitis (heart leaf fern), Juncus spiralis (corkscrew rush), Tillandsia oerstediana, Opuntia tuna

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PASTEL TILES

Delft Blue, Mediterranean wall tiles, they’re trends we currently spot in fashion and in interior design. This style is the first adaptation of the fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2017. The pastel tones soften the look of this package and can also be found in this year’s Tenderall range. It’s a style that will make soft colours and fluid shapes appeal to popular taste.

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PASTEL TILES

coolgray 3 PLANTS/BULBS: hyacinth, hemionitis (heart leaf fern), Juncus spiralis (corkscrew fern), Tillandsia oerstediana, Opuntia tuna.

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This design is derived from the famous Dutch wisdom tiles. Recreate the feeling by designing small works of art in or on a cube.

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FLOWERS:

muscari, ranunculus and garden rose ‘Juliet’

THIS POT IS AVAILABLE IN PINK, GREY AND WHITE. DIMPLES ARE THE NEW SLEEK!

PLANT:

Tillandsia oerstediana

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I love spring flowers: daffodils and hyacinths are the ultimate flowers for me. They are the essence of spring.

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FLOWERS:

ranunculus ‘Elegance pink’, muscari blue, tulip ‘Santander’, garden rose ‘Charity’, hyacinth lilac, calla ‘Captain Ventura’

Pearl and vintage silver are very now even after Christmas. We’re turning up the glitz & glamour in 2017.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Set against a raspberry background, expressive focal colours become even more powerful. Sundries in regal turquoise and blended bronze make beautiful bases to hold reds, purples, pinks and oranges. What great powers colourful flowers have! Every ceramic pot or vase looks refreshed thanks to the charismatic handtieds. And it’s character that will bring this season into your home. With Bohemian Rhapsody we reminisce about the festive season, which has just gone but are also secretly looking forward to spring....

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

7416 Use muted green and shades of grey together with bright reds and flamingo pink to create an eclectic mix.

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Protea ‘Sylvia’, germini ‘Purple Wonder’, blue lilac, wax flower, cymbidium

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Brighamia (Hawaiian Palm)

PANTONE 3305 SPECIAL FEATURE:

The pastel tones of this package can be used together with many of the new products to come this year. You will find the pastel coloured items in 2017’s ‘Tenderall’ range.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Rose ‘Moody Blues!’, lisianthus, pussy willow, leucospermum ‘Soleil’, germini ‘Purple Wonder’, protea ‘Sylvia’, blue lilac, rose ‘Red Naomi’

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LILY ‘EXOTIC SUN’ PANTONE 623 Phalaenopsis ‘Margaritha’ in Vase ‘Globe’

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It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder

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Echte vriendschap is als de zon, zij schijnt altijd!

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STYLISH WINTER Orangey-reds, blueish-greens and earthy colours is what makes this package. The rich colours of the selected flowers bring this style to the next level by flirting with orange, red and purple.

The Indian trend, which is still very in fashion is enhanced by the right choice of colours in flowers. Throw in a few velvet pillows in warming colours and your house is ready for the second half of winter, in style.

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STYLISH WINTER

722 492 PLANT: VRIESEA ‘LACY’ Vintage and turquoise are here to stay for a little while longer. A splash of bronze or gold is never out of place in this setting.

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Bromelia, carnation and Pittosporum rhombifolia berries Flowers: Cymbidium, spray carnation ‘Solomio’, leucospermum and chrysanthemum ‘Rossano Orange’.

Orangey-red tones, vintage blue and stunning tropical flowers…

Don’t forget to include some of our beloved hanging plants or a small composition with bud vases and brightly coloured flowers.

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This red pot ‘Iris’, is brand new and exclusive to FlowerTales.

This series was already available in petrol blue but now also comes in red.

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Red and green is a classic mix yet very on trend. Especially when the shade of red is as beautiful and intense as this.

Plants: Saxifraga Flowers: Begonia

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Chrysanthemum ‘Rossano Orange’

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The botanical trend has also made its way into accessories.

XL foliage but also black and white prints of large leaves and/ or cacti are all around.

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My Sweet Valentine

Neoregelia and Ferocactus stainesii in stone pot Heart.

FLOWERS USED IN THIS BOUQUET: mimosa, germini ‘Black Night’, garden rose ‘Charity’, tulip ‘Mascotte’, begonia ‘Bright Line Sky’.

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GREEN NATURALS Gold is a timeless trend just like nature. Beautiful, fresh products in vivid shades of green and yellow will give you that typical botanical style. Use them with petrol blue and brown for a renewed Retro Eco trend.

Did you know that gold is featured in many of our sundries collections? It’s also included in our newest themes of the new year, which will be coming to you in March 2017.

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GREEN NATURALS

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NARCISSUS ‘GRAND SOLEIL D’OR’, LILY ‘ZELMIRA’, RANUNCULUS ‘PON PON STELLA’, MIMOSA

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The plants used in this design:

AGAVE ‘SHAKA ZULU’, SENECIO ‘MOUNT EVEREST’ AND HAWORTHIA.

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Bronze or gold, whatever the heart desires. Both are trending for 2017 but gold will be taking the lead.

Your speed doesn’t matter.

Forward is forward

Asplenium ‘Hurricane’, Yucca.

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HURRAY, THE CACTUS IS ALSO HERE TO STAY IN 2017. IN ALL ITS GLORIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES.

FLOWERS mimosa, vanda, ranunculus

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Credits On behalf of the FlowerTales team in Holland (Jojanneke Vellekoop, Samantha Wilhelm, Veronique van Campen, Romy van Kleef, Hidde Klink, Miranda Tervoorde, Bianca Rijkenbarg, Nancy van Kleef), we would like to thank the following people for this photoshoot: all our colleagues at the FleuraMetz head office in Aalsmeer, the purchasing team for flowers and plants, our heroes at Purchasing of sundries and decorations and all the colleagues, who have translated this issue into different languages (Eric MĂŠgel, Vanessa Beysson, Hillmee Shek, Samantha Wilhelm)