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Join date: Jul 18, 2023

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Helena is a floral enthusiast - working for Marginpar the floral brand since 2019.


Marginpar has been growing cut flowers for over 30 years. Even if you do not know the company by name, there is a good chance that you know it by its products. Take, for example, their Clematis, Astrantia or Eryngium varieties. Besides these major products Marginpar also has many smaller niche products in its portfolio. In total there are about 100 of them.


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"At Marginpar, the florist is our biggest inspiration"

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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Our Next Step in Sustainable Flower Growing
Five of our seven flower farms in Kenya have recently achieved KFC Gold certification. It is a milestone we are incredibly proud of, and an important one for the future of our flowers. But what does KFC Gold actually stand for, and why does it matter? What is KFC certification? The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) is the national body that represents and supports the floriculture sector in Kenya. Their certification programme, the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standard (F.O.S.S.), assesses...
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Apr 21, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Marginpar: 100% FSI compliant
With our partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified according to internationally recognised environmental and social standards. What is FSI? The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) is a global sector initiative that aims to make sustainable...
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Dec 9, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Sustainability FAQs with Marginpar
We often get questions about sustainability at our flower farms. Here, we answer your most-asked questions about how Marginpar is working with nature, not against it, to grow flowers that are beautiful in more ways than one. 1| How do you nurture soil health and biodiversity Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately, stunning flowers. At Marginpar, we've embraced a nature-first approach, working with the earth rather than against it. One key strategy?...
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