+ + + A Celebration of Creativity and Craftsmanship

Under the motto "Boundlessly Blooming Community," contestants showcase their skills in the categories "Bouquet," "Green Hero in a Pot," and "Container Planting." The focus is on the full spectrum of floristic and horticultural achievements, combined with a high degree of creativity. The competition features new floral trends, innovative displays, and stories centered around plants. The pieces that best represent the theme through free design are awarded prizes. The IPM Messe-Cup is organized by the Federal Association of German Florists (FDF) North Rhine-Westphalia, the North Rhine-Westphalia Horticultural Association, and Messe Essen.

Congratulations to the winners:

Category: "Container Planting"

• 1st Place: Elke Nover, Blumen Selders, Neuss (270 points) – She won the jury over with a planting arranged in car tires.
• 2nd Place: Rosana Camargo Blaschke, Blumen Selders, Neuss (267 points)
• 3rd Place: Mary Michelfelder, Gartencenter Wansing, Borken (256 points)
• Best Apprentice: Marlies Ungruhe, Gartencenter Schrieverhof, Münster (250 points)
• Category: "Bouquet"
• 1st Place: Bärbel Grzenia, Gartencenter Wansing, Borken (98 points) – Her piece "Pure Nature" secured her the top spot.
• 2nd Place: Sarah Marie Trijanto, Straussbar Hamburg GmbH, Hamburg (97 points)
• 3rd Place: Janet Wall, Heiligenhaus (95 points)
• Best Apprentice: Sarah Marie Trijanto, Straussbar Hamburg GmbH, Hamburg (97 points)

Category: "Green Hero in a Pot"

• 1st Place: Fabian Liss, Blumen Selders GbR, Neuss (93 points) – His winning entry featured a striking design dominated by pine cones.
• 2nd Place: Bärbel Grzenia, Gartencenter Wansing, Borken (88 points)
• 3rd Place: Imke Pätzold, August Brunnberg, Soest (83 points)
• Best Apprentice: Lina Barth, Blumen Selders GbR (Apprentice at Elly-Heuss-Knapp-Schule) (79 points)