Rick and Karolien Tesselaar are active Dutch alstroemeria growers. The two who run Luttelgeest-based grower Tesselaar Alstroemeria do not just produce a variety of exquisite alstros, but also do so while paying great attention to both the environment and the long-lasting quality of their flowers. It is no wonder they deliver some of the best varieties.
Alstroemeria Mistral is a perfect example of one of the varieties that the twosome grows. A bright white, and CO₂ neutrally-grown alstroemeria, this elegant variety has some of the most exquisite qualities you'd love in a flower. It, for instance, will stay in the vase for a long time. This, plus a host of other qualities make this alstroemeria an appealing variety.
The Unique White Alstroemeria Mistral
Alstroemeria Mistral, the uniquely white alstro variety is from breeder Royal Van Zanten. The intense white flower with its dark green leaves is known to elegantly beautify every room — or space where it is — as a mono bunch or as the shining centerpiece of any bouquet.
Selected by Royal Van Zanten
The cultivation of Alstroemeria in the Netherlands is one with the lowest carbon footprint within floriculture. Breeder Royal Van Zanten is always searching for ways to improve the cultivation, making it more sustainable.
Not only has Alstroemeria Mistral been selected from thousands of seedlings because of her appearance, but also because of the strength of the plant which makes it possible to be grown in cold conditions worldwide. Thus, with that in mind, the breeder, a global leader in the breeding of Alstroemeria plants, is continuously committed to achieving its goals for more sustainable operations in all its operations.
A CO₂ Neutral Flower
As it is with the current floriculture trends, sustainability is paramount. These days, an important extra asset to any flower is an environmentally friendly neutral production. And in that context, Alstroemeria Mistral meets all demands for this new era since the flower is produced in CO₂ neutral conditions.
For three years, Tesselaar Alstroemeria has been calculating its environmental footprint and has made large steps in terms of sustainability. Thus, CO₂ emission during the production of Mistral is entirely compensated by planting forests in Bolivia through the Trees for All Foundation initiative.
This makes the grower's alstros, and especially Alstroemeria Mistral, a good choice for environmentally conscious florists who wish to offer their customers sustainable flowers. Plus, it, definitely, adds an extra shine to the snow-white flower.
You can read more about them in the article, 'These Dutch Alstroemerias Can Teach the World About Sustainable Floriculture'.
The Masterly Mistral
With her intense color, Mistral has that a pure feel to it, complementing the sustainable character of the Alstroemeria. She is bright white, possesses a long vase life, and even when the flowers are still in the bud, the color is easily recognizable to florists, for whom the crisp white flowers present a true inspiration.
The same goes for the name 'Mistral' — derived from Magistralis, meaning masterly — which invites florists to create something out of the ordinary with these regal Alstroemerias.
The Longest Vase Life
Perhaps you'd ask, which Alstroemeria has the longest vase life? That is an important question when you are a florist or a consumer. You want to enjoy this magnificent flower to the max because you paid a good price for it. Maximizing the life span of a flower is all about 'increasing the value for money'. So, you want to have the best Alstroemeria too, right? The answer to that question is, in fact, really simple. It requires no test, just some common knowledge, and trust.
The common knowledge is that when a grower gives his flowers more time to grow, they will get more vital nutrition and will grow stronger. As a result of this stretched time in the field or greenhouse, a flower will be more mature, in other words: with (slightly) more open buds. The trust part in this is that you — as a florist — should realize that this more mature, more open flower is not It is stronger and has better odds to bloom fully for a very long time.
It takes a level of trusting your flower supplier to think differently and dare to buy your flowers in a more mature state, especially if they come directly from the grower. Try it, slowly, and you will see for yourself that more mature flowers like Alstroemerias do stay pretty for a longer period.
Here's a look into this flower's sustainable cultivation at Tesselaar Alstroemeria.
Alstroemeria Mistral by Tesselaar Alstroemeria is year-round available at the Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk auctions with an expected supply of 10,000 stems a week. All photos by Tesselaar Alstroemeria (@tesselaaralstroemeria).
