In The Hague, Netherlands, from August 28 to 30, 2025, another chapter was written in the history of world floral art. The prestigious competition “WORLD CUP FLORAL ART – THE HAGUE 2025”, organized by FLORINT and held every four years – equal in prestige to the Olympic Games in the world of flowers – brought together the “champions” of 23 countries, those who had won their national titles and were invited to represent their nations at the highest level.

At the heart of our educational system “TIME TO BLOOM” stands Marios Vallianos, who this time was not on stage as a competitor but had the honor of serving the institution from the distinguished position of Judge. His appointment to this role is no coincidence: it is based on his unparalleled global experience, his unique journey through major national and international events, as well as on his International Judge diploma, officially recognized by the global organization FLORINT. He was elected to this position by the world committee.

This year’s event, after an exhausting and demanding three-day process across six different themes, crowned the following as World Champions:

Tomasz Max Kuczynski – Poland

Gabor Nagy – Hungary

Frederic Dupre – France

An event that unites the floral community worldwide, highlights artistic excellence, and confirms that the art of flowers is a living dialogue of cultures and creativity.

Photos & videos from the competition are coming soon through “TIME TO BLOOM”, with our focus always set on knowledge, inspiration, and the future of floral art.

COMPETITION THEMES

The six themes of the World Cup Floral Art – The Hague 2025

Each world competition is a celebration of imagination, technique, and cultural expression. The 23 champions were called to showcase their talent through six demanding and inspired themes, designed not only to highlight technical mastery but also the artistic soul of each creator.

THEME 1 – “DELFT ROYAL VASE OF TULIPS”
Competitors were asked to create a composition inspired by the iconic Delft vase, a symbol of Dutch tradition and the history of the tulip.
⏱ Time: 120 minutes

THEME 2 – PLANT ARRANGEMENT “The Houses of Amsterdam” (Surprise Theme)
An unexpected challenge invited the competitors to capture in a plant arrangement the image of Amsterdam’s traditional houses, bridging natural life with the city’s architectural identity.
⏱ Time: 90 minutes

THEME 3 – “WATERLAND COASTLINE”
The Netherlands is the country of water and water management. The artists were asked to draw inspiration from the famous water protection systems and the special “pilars” that keep the sea from invading the land, creating a composition that honors the balance of nature and technology.
⏱ Time: 90 minutes

THEME 4 – “The Touch of Rose Gold”
A test of elegance: competitors had to design a bouquet that radiates the glow and refined luxury of rose gold, showcasing their ability to translate concepts through color and texture.
⏱ Time: 60 minutes

THEME 5 – “HEAD DECORATION – Iris Van Herpen”
Inspired by the world-renowned Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen, the theme challenged artists to create an avant-garde head piece, drawing from her sculptural creations and her transformation of fashion into art.
⏱ Time: 90 minutes

THEME 6 – “BICYCLE DECORATION” (Grand Surprise of the Final)
The 10 finalists took to the stage before the audience to decorate a traditional Dutch bicycle with the flowers provided to them. A moment of joy, speed, and creative energy that transformed the bicycle – symbol of the Netherlands – into a work of art.
⏱ Time: 30 minutes