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How it works
- Every competing nation sends a single florist, chosen through its own national qualifying contest.
- The competition runs over several days of timed tasks. Some briefs are published in advance; others are surprise boxes opened on the day.
- In Manchester in 2023 the tasks included a suspended design, a table for two and a bridal piece, plus several surprise rounds. Twenty florists produced more than a hundred designs between them.
- The field is cut to ten semi-finalists and then five finalists, who build one last piece live on stage in 45 minutes.
How it is judged
An international jury scores each piece using Florint's points system, which looks at the idea, colour, composition and technique. In 2023 sustainability was also considered. In 2019 six certified judges, led by Thomas Ratschker of Germany, marked the work.
A short history
The competition dates back to 1972. The 2019 edition, held alongside the Philadelphia Flower Show and branded the FTD World Cup, was the first in the United States for more than thirty years. Manchester 2023 was the first in the United Kingdom and the first open to the public, timed for Interflora's hundredth anniversary.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nicolaus Peters, Germany | Manchester. Second Lisa Palsson (Norway), third Lizzie Newcombe (UK & Ireland) |
| 2019 | Bart Hassam, Australia | Philadelphia. Second Natalia Zhizhko (Russia), third Tamas Mezoffy (Hungary) |
| 2015 | Alex Choi, South Korea | Berlin |
Photos
Photo: Laura Blanchard from Philadelphia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Photo: Laura Blanchard from Philadelphia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Photo: Laura Blanchard from Philadelphia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Sources
- Interflora: World Cup
- British Florist Association: Interflora World Cup 2023
- Florists' Review: Interflora World Cup 2023
- WHYY: Australian florist crowned world champion (2019)
- Perishable News: Florint judging for the 2019 World Cup
- Meet in Manchester: first UK host city
Checked November 2026. Dates and rules change, so check the official site before you travel or enter.