a number of innovative new flower packaging solutions and other horticultural products including natural growing mats have been added to the sirane horticultural catalogue.crepe flower wraps and protective rosestem wraps have been added to the existing range of waterretaining flower pouches and compostable wrapsfilms for fresh flowers.gillian carter, horticultural sales executive, said &ldquomany of our products are perfect for flower packaging and for protecting fresh flowers during transportation. we&rsquove used our expertise in material science, shelflife and absorbency to develop a range of products.&ldquowe&rsquove spoken to people within the industry about the products on the market and the products they need, and the result is the range now offered by sirane horticultural.&ldquowe can offer a range of pouches for cut flowers, in a range of colours, different absorbencies and different sizes, so whatever your requirement, we are able to help. these can even be used with our compostable wraps as a complete packaging solution.&ldquoour newer products include protective rosestem wraps &ndash these not only protect the delicate stems of the roses, but also protect anyone handling the stems.&rdquoa new website dedicated to flower packaging has also been launched. thinkingflowers.com showcases all the horticultural products, with a particular focus on flowers.other products in the range include compostable plant pots, and natural growing mats. sowandgrow resolve growing mats are designed as a replacement for peat, and can be used for growing cress, mustard and herbs, including those sold as live plants.gillian carter said &ldquothe mats are a plantbased fibre which is 100 natural and compostable. the open structure of the mats encourage root penetration, water retention and growth. we have introduced them to the range following impressive trials results.&rdquosirane is an innovative packaging design, development, manufacture and solutions company which specialises in areas including absorbency and ovenablemicrowaveable products, compostable packaging, films, boards, absorbent pads, and much more.for more information on sirane&rsquos horticultural range, contact gillian carter on 44 1952 230055 or email gillian.carter@sirane.com. alternatively, visit www.sirane.com. our new flower packaging solutions website can be found at www.thinkingflowers.com