With clients like the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Benelux, Guerlain Benelux, Grand Hyatt Hotel Djakarta and Cartier Benelux, Jan Dippell Ritzinger from Ivy Flowershop is very interested in working with excellent flowering plants. The owner of the exclusive flower and plant shop on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam has depended on the exclusive Phalaenopsis collection from Opti-flor for years.
"Whether it is a table arrangement, decorating the hotel lobby or an artistic floral display during an event at a fashion house, it must always be the absolute best," emphasised Ritzinger, who can rejoice in his exclusive clientèle in the capital. Thanks to the combination of craftsmanship and focus on top quality, the owner of Ivy Flowershop is regularly asked to decorate five-star hotels and exclusive events with flowers and plants.
Top quality and charming appearance
With its strategic location on the Leidseplein, Ivy Flowershop is constantly full of customers. Both local residents and tourists enjoy stopping by. "Our customers are always enthusiastic about the quality and the many charming forms of the orchids from the Opti-flor assortment." According to Ritzinger, the Opti-flor collection is absolutely top quality. "If I had to give Opti-flor a score for its assortment, quality and service, it would get 10 out of 10."
Exceptional duration of flowering
"The sturdiness of the plant, durability and long flowering period are exceptional. At Quartier they were totally stunned by the fact that the orchids from Opti-flor kept flowering for 12 weeks. I always tell people coming to our shop that our orchids come from the best orchid nursery in the world." The positive experiences of both Ritzinger and his customers are the reason that he has remained faithful to Opti-flor for so long. "For years I have been buying Phalaenopsis only from Opti-flor."
Unique display
For one month in the spring, the exclusive flower and plant shop on the Leidseplein was arranged according to the theme 'Diamonds'. Ritzinger had created a real 'Diamonds' experience in his shop with orchids from the Opti-flor collection. A combination of his craftsmanship and the exclusive Phalaenopsis collection from Opti-flor produced a stunning ambiance and a unique window display. Passersby wrestled for the best place to take a photo of the window display at Ivy Flowershop.
Thousands of photos
The Diamonds display generated many enthusiastic compliments for Ritzinger and his team. "Thousands of photos were taken of our window display. Many people could not believe that it was real. It was also amazing that we not only received loads of compliments from consumers, but also from fellow florists from far afield, from France to the Ukraine."
Pleasant collaboration
Aside from the quality and the distinctiveness of the Opti-flor collection, Jan was also delighted with the collaboration with Opti-flor. "The quality is simply always good, agreements are always fulfilled, and from time to time Opti-flor brings out new varieties. That is very important for us. In addition, the staff at Opti-flor always express interest and help me in a very pleasant manner."
