Winners Glass Tulip Awards announced

During a festive awards ceremony in Aalsmeer on Thursday evening, 8 October, the winners of the Glass Tulip Awards were announced. In front of a full audience of growers, traders and other floriculture professionals, the most distinctive market introductions of the year were honoured. In addition to the expert jury awards, public awards were presented in all categories. Over the past weeks, finalists actively campaigned for votes and attracted strong support from the audience.

Royal FloraHolland’s annual award highlights innovative flowers, plants and concepts. The expert jury assessed the finalists on innovation, distinctiveness, commercial potential and appeal to both consumers and the market.

Innovation as a driver for the future
According to Pieter Bootsma, CEO of Royal FloraHolland, the finalists and winners demonstrate how innovative and resilient the floriculture sector is. “The Glass Tulip Awards once again show the tremendous creativity, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship present in our sector. Tonight’s winners not only inspire fellow growers but also contribute to a strong and future-proof floriculture industry. By continuing to innovate, we create value together for customers and consumers around the world.”

Winners of the Expert Jury Awards: Cut Flowers – Lilium Double Blizz
The highest distinction in the Cut Flowers category was awarded to Lilium Double Blizz from Moerman Lilium. The jury was impressed by the flower’s unique shape, which reminded them of a lotus flower. The lily stands out strongly within the existing assortment and has an exceptional wow factor.

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1. Lilium Double Blizz – Moerman Lilium
2. Hydrangea Royal Highness – Hydrangea Breeders Association, Pico Bello and Rith Flowers
3. Sarracenia – Nursery Laguna

Flowering Houseplants – Lilium Roselily Nowa
Lilium Roselily Nowa by Decorum and Van Schie Nursery won the Flowering Houseplants category. The jury praised the striking combination of its double-flowered form, unique colouring and pollen-free characteristics. Its long-lasting bloom and high ornamental value make it highly attractive.

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1. Lilium Roselily Nowa – Decorum / Van Schie Nursery
2. Queen Kalanchoë Else Flowers ‘Emilie’ – A/S Knud Jepsen
3. Tillandsia Preziosa – Stofbergen Plant Company

Green Houseplants – Dracaena goldieana
The expert jury selected Dracaena goldieana from Valstar Shadowplant as the winner in the Green Houseplants category. The plant stood out for its distinctive leaf pattern, exotic appearance and broad consumer appeal.

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1. Dracaena goldieana – Valstar Shadowplant
2. Ceropegia linearis Luuk – A.P. Scheffers
3. Ficus lyrata Yvora – Esperit Plants

Garden Plants – Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’ from Plantipp B.V. and Hoogeveen Plants was particularly appreciated for its spectacular leaf colour transition and its combination of ornamental value and ease of use. The ornamental grass delivers a strong visual effect in the garden throughout multiple seasons.

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1. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’ – Plantipp B.V. and Hoogeveen Plants
2. Heuchera Eternal Flame – Plantipp B.V. and Firma E. Hopmans
3. Hosta ‘Silly String’ – Plantipp B.V. and Hoogeveen Plants

Concepts – Wardians Terrarium – Kokedarium Triton
The award went to Wardians Terrarium – Kokedarium Triton from Wardians. According to the jury, this terrarium is a concept with strong future potential and opportunities for further expansion. The combination of design, experience and sustainability creates a distinctive product that can easily be further developed.

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1. Wardians Terrarium – Kokedarium Triton – Wardians
2. Boutique Collection – Ansu
3. Crocus Stativus – Saffron Bloom & Gold – Ammerlaan-Sosef

The audience has its say
In addition to the expert jury, the public also voiced its opinion. Through an online voting campaign, thousands of votes were cast for the finalists. In several categories, the results were extremely close.

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Audience Award Winners:

• Cut Flowers: H.M. Tesselaar with Alstroemeria Fashionata Couture
• Flowering Houseplants: Ansu with Dendrobium ‘Shelly’
• Green Houseplants: Valstar Shadowplant with Dracaena goldieana
• Garden Plants: Plantipp B.V. and Hoogeveen Plants with Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’
• Concepts: Wardians with Wardians Terrarium – Kokedarium Triton

Pride and recognition
Bas Hoogeveen of Hoogeveen Plants (Garden Plants category) was visibly proud to receive both the expert jury award and the audience award: “This award is a wonderful recognition of the work of our entire team and Plantipp, the partner that supports us. From breeding and cultivation to marketing and introduction, years of expertise are behind this product. The fact that both industry professionals and consumers appreciate our product makes this even more special.”

Roy Valstar of Valstar Shadowplant (Green Houseplants category), one of the winners of both the audience award and the expert jury award, was equally pleased with the recognition: “Over the past weeks, we have seen how much enthusiasm surrounds the introduction of our Dracaena. Winning not only the jury award but also the audience award gives us energy and confirms that we are working on something truly special.”