Savins Colombian evening

Savins Colombian Evening

The range of Colombian flowers used by the designers were displayed in all their glory

Each variety used was labelled so that customers could ask for their favourite by name

Representatives from FITA included Mark and Inbal from Sunflora, Mariana and Adam from All Seasons and James from Orion

A happy Garry Savin with Adam Porges, Chairman of the Flower Import Trade Association

Caroline Marshall-Foster with Clare Allen from Skipps of Biggleswade

Beatriz Chaves of Proexport with Mariana Porges from All Seasons

Caroline with Jacqui Morton, Petals & Pearls and Gloria Terrelonge, Abigail Floral Design

Matthew explains the finer points of a design to some guests

Matthew Taylor and Heidi Lawley kept the audience enthralled

Over 80 customers watched the demonstrations

The tills were kept busy as customers bought flowers and sundries through the evening

A clever use of Terra Nova Gerbera using an on trend gingham container

A large teacup filled with gorgeous Roses and some of Sunflora's special Christmas foliage

Green Ball Carnations and a super pink variety of Grizzly Gerbera enhance a Christmas table centre

Another clever table centre using a log container and some wicked artificial mushrooms from Savin's extensive range of sundries

Heidi's version of the teacup with Jade Roses and Hydrangea

Another variation on the table arrangement

A Christmas design which shows off the lovely Bloom Chrysanthemum and gorgeous foliage to maximum effect

The small gingham pot filled with Green Ball Carnations topped off with sparkly Christmas stars

A topical design using fantastic Colombian carnations

A white Christmas courtesy of Colombia!

A mix of Christmas foliage and sundries provide the perfect backdrop to a mix of flowers including Mango Calla Lily and Freedom Roses