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Stressed from being forced in the greenhouse, but with flower buds developing, these plants were placed outside so that the buds could receive natural sunlight.  

Although 'Chelsey' is a good, strong plant with very sturdy stems, these had become stretched in the forcing process and we didn't want to take any risks from the strong winds in The Netherlands in April.  

 
Our hero.
Darwin Plants' production manager Teun Pronk, who made it his personal mission to ensure 'Chelsey' would be in bloom for Chelsea. 

Hannah Foreman worked closely with Teun, and was the person who hit upon the idea for using the heated greenhouse.

Big thanks also go out to:
Arie Blom, for setting the forcing project in motion.