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The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) members consist of thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants around the world who are together united by one essential goal – promoting the place of plants in people’s lives.
Our Annual Review in 2023 marks AIPH'S 75th Anniversary and the many activities we have achieved
Learn moreAIPH is responsible for approving the world’s most exceptional horticultural expos creating long lasting green legacies in cities across the globe.
AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire The World 2.0. Up-to-date statistics from recent Expos hosted in Asia and Europe.
Learn moreAIPH hosts several conferences, webinars and events such as the International Grower of the Year award throughout the year. Read about these along with the latest news about the association’s activities.
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards celebrate the best of the best in ornamental horticulture
Learn moreAIPH’s key aim is to stimulate demand for ornamental trees, plants and flowers worldwide. We are committed to supporting growers in achieving this by protecting and promoting the interests of the industry.
The AIPH’s Global Industry Intelligence Centre (GIIC) is an international hub for industry information and knowledge exchange.
The report contains research into; Working middle class in China. Domestic production in China & Retail research summary of the floral retails survey.
DownloadAIPH Green City activities promote the essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive.
In 2012, the Expo gained the approval of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the organisation responsible for approving, regulating and monitoring World Horticultural Exhibitions. Sponsors, supporters and organisers of the Expo included: the Chinese government; the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade; the Expo Coordination Bureau and AIPH’s member in China – the China Flower Association.
The Expo theme ‘Live Green Live Better’ embodied the ethos that the application of horticulture is a pre-requisite for living better. Practical applications of ‘living green’, such as sustainable landscape strategies, biophilic designs and biodiverse habitats, were exhibited in exquisite and harmonious display gardens, whilst a programme of national and provincial days, cultural shows and flower parades demonstrated a universal interconnection between humankind and horticulture. As part of an educational programme, the Expo hosted forums and conferences on topics such as sponge cities and vertical forests to explore innovations for the application of living green into people’s live.
Designed to champion the spirit of respecting and integrating nature, the Expo park exemplified its theme. During construction, 50,000 trees were preserved, and 100,000 trees and shrubs were planted to improve the condition of wetlands, purify water and provide a habitat for migratory birds.
n the 8th October the award ceremony of Expo’s International Competition was held. Fulfilling the requirements of the AIPH A1 Expo Regulations, the ten members of the AIPH International Honorary Jury visited the Expo gardens three times throughout its six-month duration. The gardens were assessed on the quality of their design, construction, plants and maintenance, as well as their incorporation of the Expo theme. The five winning gardens of the AIPH Grand Awards were: the Beijing Indoor Area (Chinese Provinces, Regions and Municipalities); the UK and Qatar gardens (International Outdoor Gardens) and the Shanghai and Beijing Outdoor Gardens (Chinese Outdoor Gardens). Other high-level prize winners in the competition included Japan, Germany and the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (International Outdoor Gardens), and Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces (Chinese Outdoor Gardens).
Expo 2019 Beijing ascended to new heights with the scale and quality of its horticultural gardens, exhibits and events. Also marking a historic success, the horticultural Expo garnered unprecedented levels of international interest. Commenting on the Expo, AIPH President Mr Bernard Oosterom said: “The level of international participation and attention of this Expo was unparalleled and exceeded all expectations. It has succeeded in placing horticulture at the heart of making a greener planet and better lives for people around the world.”
