For the first time in eighteen month , the floriculture trade fair Florall was able to physically take place in Belgium . There was a bombastic turnout , which , consort to the ship’s company , was even larger than previous editions . Apart from Belgium itself , there were many visitors from the Netherlands and France . In addition , quite a few Germans and Swiss visited the fair , as well as some visitors from Luxembourg and a notable delegation from Norway .
Among the exhibitor , there were 70 growers , 10 supply company and 1 exporter / wholesaler . A professional panel again presented awards to potentially interesting novelties . Callicarpa bodinieri ' witching snowqueen ' was awarded gold , Cortaderia ' Tiny pampa ' encounter silver medal and Echinacea ' SunSeekers Apple green ' was the winner of the bronze .
A detailed description of the novelties can be found below this substance .
Composition of jury :
Lucien Verschoren , AVBS chairwoman of the arboricultural sectionMarc Verachtert , green journalistSurrender Roelands , PCSElias De Boeck , VLAMBart Verelst , AVBS Consultant Garden Layout
Gold : Callicarpa bodinieri ' sorcerous snowqueenDe Nolf tree glasshouse , Waregem
Karel and Laura De Nolf
This plant is , given the size it eventually reach , particularly suitable for borders . The jury emphasize as prescribed points the good growth , the sound leaves and the ability to ramify easily . It is rightful that the unfolding is not very spectacular , because the flowers are hidden between the leaves , but the flora does offer up a beautiful autumn colour . The great cosmetic value is expressed after the leaves have devolve . The berries remain to deck the garden for a whole winter . The shuttle do not like them because they are bitter . A new feature of speech of the witching snowqueen is that the berries are completely white , whereas most C. bodinieri have majestic berries . This also break them possibilities for indoor ribbon and even to utilize some winter twigs in flower arranging .
silver grey : Cortaderia ' lilliputian Pampa’Plants Stevens vof , Wuustwezel
Kris Stevens
This Cortaderia can be used as a houseplant but also does well in the garden : from the terrace to the border . It shrubs exceedingly well , but remains very compact , and is also absolutely wintertime stalwart . This works is awarded for its new presentation : Plants Stevens now offers it in a large spate , so that the plant will stand out attractively in the barter television channel .
The panel was enchant by the decorative leaf and the inflorescence , which is already very attractive even unopened . The plant has electric potential for indoor laurel wreath , but also for the terrace and certainly for the garden . It grows nicely in ball , is easy to hold and can stand drouth very well .
Bronze : Echinacea ' SunSeekers Apple green’DS Plant , Zwevezele
Anje of DS Plant
The chemical group SunSeekers distinguishes itself with a succinct use for Echinacea and with strong thick stem that arm abundantly . They have a double prime bed , where Echinacea usually has only one layer of petal . Thus the unripened flower calculate a bit like a gerbera . It impart itself well to home manipulation as a cut flush in mixed bouquets . It flower from July to October . Also notable is its hardiness , which is often a decrepit point in time with Echinacea .
The jury was charmed by the beautiful ashen - greenish colour , which is somewhat reminiscent of chicory leaves that received too much light . The flower bud is already attractive when it is not yet open . It is a valuable Echinacea , which for certain enrich the kitchen stove and can come into its own in windowpane box , on the terrace or in the garden . It is also cocksure that it lends itself to apply as a cut heyday in one ’s own living room . The sturdy stems and heavyset growing are an added value .
