Interflora Australia was proudly represented by Grant Collins at the recent Interflora World Cup competition, held in Shanghai, China. Grant had the opportunity of a lifetime to demonstrate his expertise to a large international audience alongside the best florists in the world.

Competitors were challenged with creating four Oriental-themed floral designs, which included 'Designer's Choice: Flowers On the Orient', 'Table Arrangement: Green Tea for Two', 'Bridal Bouquet: The Oriental Pearl', and ‘Free-standing Arrangement: Shanghai Tang'. An audience of over 2,000 spectators (including over 100 Interflora members from Australia) were able to witness florists from 20 countries interpret the themes and their resulting creations.

Grant reached the finals based on his four pieces and the ten finalists then had to prepare two surprise items on stage; a bouquet and a large arrangement. After careful deliberation by the international judges, Stein Are Hansen from Norway ultimately won the trophy, with Yvonne Roth from Switzerland the runner up and Chang Sung Won from Korea awarded 3rd place. Grant achieved a 4th placing overall so certainly did Australia proud. His months of preparation and learning new skills saw him ranked amongst the world’s best florists. From all of us at Interflora Australia we say "Well done Grant!"

Shown below are pictures of Grant working on his pieces, the overall winners and some of the amazing designer pieces created during the competition.

Images supplied courtesy of Dutch Creations.