What an amazing time at the Interflora World Cup 2023.
![](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-57.jpg)
Our very own UK competitor Lizzie Newcombe came 3rd in the competition, Elisabeth Palsson, Norway 2nd and Nicolaus Peters, Germany in 1st place.
We want to celebrate and congratulate what Lizzie achieved, ably assisted by Charlotte Davies by showing you her fabulous work. All the BFA members and florists around the UK are so proud of our UK competitor.
Thursday 7th September.
Task 1: Our Forest Canopies – Suspended Design
Task 2: Surprise Task – All About the Bees
Friday 8th September.
Task 3: Our Ocean Waves – Table for Two
Task 4: Our Clouds – Bridal Design
Task 5: Semi-Final – Surprise Task – Magnificent Meadows
Saturday 9th September
Task 6 – Surprise Task – 100th Birthday celebration.
3rd place – Lizzie Newcombe from United Kingdom
![Interflora world cup](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE_1.jpg)
![World cup 2023 floristry](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE_3.jpg)
![Lizzie Newcombe](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE_5.jpg)
![Clouds by lizzie](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE_2.jpg)
![Booth at the Interflora World Cup](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE_4.jpg)
![](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELIZABETH-NEWCOMBE.jpg)
Lizzie concentrating on her Table for Two design
Winner – Nicolaus Peters from Germany
![winner Nicolaus Peters from Germany](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NICOLAUS-PETERS-GERMANY-.jpg)
![Nicolaus Peters Bridal bouquet](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NICOLAUS-PETERS-GERMANY-_2-2.jpg)
![Forest Canopies at Interflora World Cup](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NICOLAUS-PETERS-GERMANY-_1.jpg)
![Table Design in Manchester Central](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NICOLAUS-PETERS-GERMANY-_3.jpg)
2nd place – Elisabeth Palsson from Norway
![Bridal bouquet with magnets](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELISABETH-PALSSON-NORWAY_2.jpg)
![Elisabeth Palsson from Norway table design](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELISABETH-PALSSON-NORWAY_3.jpg)
![Elisabeth Palsson](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELISABETH-PALSSON-NORWAY.jpg)
![Forest Canopy by Norway](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELISABETH-PALSSON-NORWAY_1.jpg)
The Results
![Interflora World cup results of the winners](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PHOTO-2023-09-10-16-31-46-002-1024x630.jpg)
Competition Prep room photos courtesy of Tracy Tomlinson, BFA Association Manager and Florint Technical Committee President.
![](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8748-rotated.jpg)
![](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8794-rotated.jpg)
![Charlotte Davies](https://britishfloristassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_8762-rotated.jpg)
Photography and copyright courtesy of Frank Tomlinson and Jens Poulsen.