Although summertime is still in full swinging after the holidays and summer temperatures will remain for a while , the flower trade no longer seems to be put out by it . Whereas the past few weeks prove dissimilar with petty trade , things seem to be changing . Mike Duivenvoorden of Dutch trading fellowship Duif Flowers , shares his insight on how the market is uprise and how he is cover with the alter conditions . " Trading is fun , " he starts enthusiastically , " but the summer months can be challenging at times . "
July , a tricky monthAccording to Mike , July was a difficult calendar month for the flush trade . " the great unwashed go on holidays and there are few weddings , " he explicate . This caused a dip in sales , as many flower store temporarily closed their doors or reduced buying . " In July , there was less purchasing , " he adds . " But now , with August almost over , trade is picking up and there is always need . "
Hydrangeas and rosesOne ware that is doing well is hydrangea . " There are still a band of hydrangea coming from Dutch soil , " says Mike . " Although the peak of the season is over , the flowers remain popular and are still on the clock . Roses also abound , there are actually more than enough of them on sale . That does not mean they are cheap , as flowers are not at the moment , but fortunately they are not overpriced either . Demand is eminent , but toll ratios always remain a challenge . peak that are too cheap are not full for anyone , not for me , and not for the grower . We do n’t want flowers that are too expensive either , that affects the whole chain . "
Higher temperaturesAlthough it is warm , Mike says the temperature is not currently suffer a major encroachment on the supply of flowers . However , he does note that some customers are conservative in their purchases . He pronounce , " Whereas in July trade was intelligibly down due to the high temperatures , this calendar week that is remarkably not the eccentric . Flower shops in the Netherlands and Belgium are also not buy less , which was the fount at the beginning of the summer . "
Wedding season"We do a circumstances for hymeneals , and that time of year is picking up . Of all my deal , about 60 % is for designers , wedding planners , and florist who need flowers for weddings and parties . With the marriage season just around the corner , the challenge for myself remains to keep turn as a business organization , " Mike concludes .
For more information : Mike DuivenvoordenDuif FlowersTel : +31 ( 0)6 19 378 869[email protected]www.duifflowers.com
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