Rynek chryzantem w Polsce w okresie Święta Wszystkich Świętych

The flower market in Poland is characterized by a very high demand for chrysanthemums to decorate graves during All Saints Day. The increase in demand over the past 20 years has resulted in an increase in their production, which is conducted on about 800 ha under cover. The main threat to this market comes from artificial flowers which are becoming increasingly used in the decorations of tombstones. This paper attempts to assess this risk and to characterize the changes in demand and consumer preferences regarding the type, form and color of fresh chrysanthemums. The results of surveys conducted in 2009 and 2010 among producers of live plants, artificial flower wholesalers, consumers, as well as the results of the study carried out on six cemeteries have been analyzed. The study has shown that the demand for fresh chrysanthemums is still very high, so the risk of competitiveness from artificial flowers is at a low level.