Peter van Delft

Start of the Season With Innovation and Family Strength at Pico Bello Hortensia I spoke with Danny Kouwenhoven, one of the driving forces behind this hydrangea nursery, about new varieties, smart decisions, and the power of collaboration.

Visiting Kwekerij Mostert, Where Horticultural Heritage Meets Innovative Plant Cultivation "Our family has been in the nursery business for 150 years. You could say that growing the most beautiful and special plants really is in our blood."

The Biggest Rose Show of the Year at Keukenhof Who are the winners of this high-level competition judged by a professional and a trade jury that you must look out for this year?

An Interview With Frank Voorn - Growing the Future of Spray Roses I sat down with the owner of Voorn Spray Roses to talk about his life's work, his passion for growing, and the World of Spray Roses.

My Trip to the Green Country of Guatemala I visited the farms of TAK Global and was more than once pleasantly surprised by the beauty of its friendly people, the landscape and the decorative greens it produces.

Experience the True Magic of Madiba Santinis A unique product created from years of innovation, breeding, and development by Dekker Chrysanten.

My Quest for the Astounding Amaryllis Dutch growers produce the most astounding cut flowers for your winter arrangements.

Cultivating Spray Roses at the Highest Level How a collaboration of Fransen Roses and Interplant works out like a charm for breeder, grower, and fans of the World of Spray Roses.

Visiting Oudijk Gerbera - Together for Quality! An innovative grower seeking to smartly and promptly produce all the varieties to the satisfaction of the customer.

Vitaflor Brings Top Quality Chic Chrysanthemums to the Market This is how this grower puts itself on the map with the successful white spray chrysanth from breeder Royal Van Zanten.

Get Coloured by Gerbera Tagging along their promotional tour I found out that it's true when they say: "Gerbera Always Surprises."

Statice Invites You to Create Lovely Combinations From pale yellow to lilac, from snow-white to peach; Royal Van Zanten's Statice’s color palette has become very varied over the years.

Visiting Future Flowers - The Dutch Calla Lily Specialist So many varieties with unique characteristic making them very popular to use in different arrangements.

My Secret Visit to Breeder Stadsland Psst... I snuck in to see their new double Campanulas!

Visiting Marginpar in Holland Professionalism, and commitment to quality growing, culminates into a culture and this is the winning strategy anytime!

Hunting for Alstro Novelties What does Tesselaar Alstroemeria pay attention to when selecting new crops?

An Inspiring Visit to Bredefleur's Customers Day The event was well-attended by more than 100 clients, including myself as both a consumer and an enthusiast.

Visiting The Tulip Store With a steadfast commitment to exclusivity, quality, and sustainability, this company continues to bloom brightly, spreading joy and beauty with every bulb.

Visiting Rich® Rich® presents a stunning array of flowers throughout the year. Each season brings its spectacle.

Visiting Sunrise Holland to See Lisianthus 'Big Sun' The introduction of this series marks a new era in floral design, promising to elevate the aesthetics of arrangements and settings wherever these magnificent flowers are displayed. 

Visiting Richard's RichPlant I was invited by Richard Scheffers, a visionary leader dedicated to crafting exquisite products.

Visiting Lilac Grower Kramer - Everything You Want to Know About Lilacs Exploring the rich history and passion of Kramer lilacs and more.

myThursd Alstroemeria Fashionista Campaign in Amsterdam Your Floral Meet-up Spot connects this exquisite new super alstroemeria with floral designers.

A Visit to CoasTulip - Marc Duin's Tulip Haven Located against the backdrop of Heemskerk's sand dunes at the North sea, CoasTulip benefits from nutrient-rich sandy soil, intensifying tulip colors and yielding heavier blooms.

The Digital Blossoming of Lisa Casta The Perfect Connector in the Digital Age.

Visiting Santini Heaven When I look to the future, I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, fostering a world where beauty and sustainability flower together.

Visiting the Absolute Top in Cymbidium - Ronald Ammerlaan Discover why top Floral designers, wholesalers , and exporters swear by this address.

Visiting Mr. Jumilia, Koen Meewisse Koen aims to stay in this game of always having new crops. That is why he offers two different grades of roses. The best, and the very best!

Visiting the Auctioneer of Specialty Flowers Linda de Ruiter Linda de Ruiter's role as an auctioneer transcends the daily auction; it's about bringing the beauty of each season's flower to light, supporting the growers, and upholding the highest standards of quality and beauty.

Visiting the Right Choice in Alstroemeria When buying Alstroemerias, there's only one choice, and that is the right choice.

Lasting Love Lilies New and special at Bredefleur!

My Visit to Ilex Grower Emiel de Jong The Ilex cultivation at Emiel de Jong's nursery is more than just about growing plants. It's about nurturing quality, perfecting the art of breeding, and maintaining an exquisite assortment.

A Visit to Ichtus Flowers to See the Best Cut Phalaenopsis A pioneer in growing cut Phalaenopsis, boasting 16 varieties year-round.

Visiting Villa Curcuma Florists adore Curcuma for its sturdiness, accompanying leaves, longevity, and ideal length for trendy field bouquets.

Visiting Steef Meewisse Flowers Steef's journey began when he was just 18 years old, as a rose grower in 2004. By 2017, he had transitioned to growing summer flowers.

Visiting Floricultura: Nurturing Orchids and Dreams Most growers admire this company's commitment to genetic excellence and their knack for cultivating exceptional orchid varieties.

Visiting Stadsland - Breeder of Celosia and Campanula Varieties Seasonal growers who share the same passion and dare to think differently are highly satisfied with the seeds and services from this breeder, which fosters a sense of partnership.

Visiting Pico Bello Hortensia Got the Most Likes! Danny Kouwenhoven is a talented cut hydrangea grower. At the age of 29, Danny's life revolves around nurturing and cultivating the finest flowers.

Visiting Summer Flower Grower Gebr. Van Ruiten A staggering 25% of the cut flowers find their way directly to customers, bypassing the conventional market.

Zinnia - A Flower to Fall in Love With in a Heartbeat When you see the diversity of every little flower, you can't be anything else than amazed. Not one looks the same.

Visiting Mister Delphinium Dreaming of achieving year-round delphinium cultivation with even more breathtaking varieties.

Visiting Breeder Schreurs Schreurs has garnered a well-deserved reputation among traders, and growers for their commitment to quality.

Visiting Green Works and the Story of the Peony Through their extensive range of carefully cultivated peony rootstocks and other exquisite flower varieties, this company continues to inspire and captivate flower enthusiasts worldwide.

The Calla Evolution of Kapiteyn Captain Calla A journey of beauty and innovation of these romantic and wonderful flowers and plants.

Visiting Lily Grower Qualily Discover the exquisite world of lily cultivation.

Visiting Alstroemeria Grower HM Tesselaar Once a year, H.M. Tesselaar opens its doors to fellow growers and wholesalers for an open day when all types of Alstroemerias are in full bloom.

Visiting an Amazing Begonia Grower Explore the world of begonias with J and P ten Have, leading cultivators and innovators in the floral industry.

Visiting Erko Feigl: A Floral Designer's Passion Blossoms in Photography A visit to a floral designer who turns love for flowers into stunning art, and photography!

Visiting the Most Famous Rose Breeder in the World Journey into the heart of one of the most historic and distinguished rose breeders in the world.

Visiting the World's Largest Lathyrus Grower Meet Rob Hoogeveen: the mastermind behind Lathyrus.nl, the world's #1 lathyrus grower.

Visiting Monarch Flowers to Discover the Beauty of Ranunculus See the vibrant beauty of Ranunculus in the stunning Butterfly and Romance series.

Visiting RM Plants Is a Journey Into the World of Indoor and Outdoor Plants Transform your space with RM Plants, the experts in top-quality tropical and Mediterranean indoor and outdoor plants.

Visiting Van Noort Hyacinten: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence in Cut Hyacinth Cultivation The journey of a grower and their commitment to quality.

Visiting Lily Grower Bredefleur Cultivating a variety of lilies, including Asiatic, Oriental, Longiflorum, and LA hybrid lilies, which are sold both domestically in the Netherlands and internationally to customers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Visiting De Seringen (Lilacs) Specialist Named specialist for a reason.

Visiting Hofland Flower Group Custom orders, the best quality, and easy logistics with fast deliveries.

Visiting Borst Bloembollen - THE Tulip Nursery in the Netherlands Over 40 million tulips as cut flowers, in 250 different varieties.

Seeing Cascading Cymbidium Orchids at LZ Orchid Nursery This orchid is so special because of its natural character. When you see it, you immediately understand why this plant symbolizes friendship.

Visiting Gerbera United A 143 different species of gerberas, 51 million stems a year! Wow!

Visiting Alstroemeria Breeding at Royal Van Zanten Alstroemeria varieties have been doing well for a long time, in terms of branding and marketing, especially with Alstroemeria 'Florinca' Charmelia.

Visiting THE Vanda Orchid Grower: Ansu Vanda As a specialist in ornamental horticulture, Ansu vanda focuses exclusively on unique varieties of Vanda orchids and special plants.

Visiting Winco Holland - Cacti and Succulent Specialist A big candy store that is an inspiration for florists.

Visiting the De Boer Calla and Hortensia Nursery Specialization and focus are key, this grower is thinking of removing hydrangea and focusing entirely on calla.

Visiting One of the Anthogether Growers It's time for anthuriums this week.

Plants Nursery F.N. Kempen Is Mad About Mangave An visit to the frontrunner in inspiring visually appealing perennials.

Visiting the Hydrangea Breeder of Agriom It was a bliss to have seen the nursery, and meet Jaap. Thanks a million!

Visiting the Mediaverdi Nursery With the crops they produce, their goal is to grow high-quality, long-lasting flowers with the least possible environmental impact.

Visiting Fam Flower Farm Besides the 120 different varieties of dahlias, FAM Flower Farm also sells tulips and daffodils, and many different varieties of flower seeds throughout the summer and autumn.

Holstein Flowers Breeder and Grower - A Strong Family Business With Breathtaking Gerbera Varieties The minute I walked through the door I could feel how much passion they have for the floral industry.

Montana Lisianthus Grower Visit - A Unicorn in the Flower Industry? Corine shows that they are really enjoying what they are doing; growing beautiful flowers, and discovering new varieties.

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