With contestants from 15 nations all battling it out to win the Interflora World Cup, it’s easy to say that this year was a nail-biter. But before the winner was announced, our team headed over to Manchester’s Central Convention Complex to see what it was all about.

The Designs

Hundreds of people visited the Interflora Cup over the weekend, and thanks to the warm weather, it was a lovely few days to marvel at the impressive displays the contestants had designed.

This year, Interflora’s theme concentrated on ‘sustainability and natural materials.’ Intertwined with their 100th anniversary, the event marked a huge milestone for the company and the floristry industry.

The contestants were tasked with creating competitive floral displays inspired by the theme, as well as a nail-biting decision-making task for the final five – to create an arrangement with no preparation and just 45 minutes on the clock!

The Winner

Image: Nicolaus Peters' florist display from the Interflora 2023 competition


The event ran from Thursday the 7th of September to the 9th of September 2023, and the grand final ran throughout the Saturday.

This year’s winner was Nicolaus Peters from Germany. According to Interflora, ‘Nicolaus wowed the judges with his incredible talent’. Nicolaus’s display was impressive, featuring a hanging art piece that had woven flowers, resembling butterfly wings.

All the contestants brought their A-game with them to this competition, and every display had a unique aspect that caught your attention and imagination.

Image: Just a few of the amazing displays seen at Interflora world cup 2023


This is the first time this exciting event has come to the UK, and It was well worth the visit! Keep an eye on their website for their 2024 plans. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to see more exclusive behind the scenes of events, plus handy planting tips from our in-house gardening expert Hannah.