Meet the Winner - Interflora Florist of the Year 2011

We meet the winner of the prestigious Interflora Florist of the Year competition. Running for over 50 years, this competition seeks the finest floristry talent from across the UK and Ireland. This year it was held within the Floral Design Marquee at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, allowing the public to see for themselves the wealth of talent and expertise to be found within the Interflora florist network.

Neil Whittaker has travelled the world both demonstrating and teaching and was very proud to be listed as one of the top ten florists featured in "The Independent On Sunday". As well as winning two gold medals at the Chelsea flower show, becoming Interflora Florist of the Year 2007/08 and BFA Florist of the Year 2007, Neil was UK representative in the Europa Cup in 2009 and placed 4th in Europe.

Neil's success continued last year when he represented the UK in the Interflora World Cup in Shanghai and achieved 7th place. In addition, he won the Croatia International competition in May and achieved1st Place at the UK BFA Florist of the Year competition. Neil loves to push the boundaries of floral design and techniques and is hoping to continue his competitive success in 2011.

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