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Plantarium 2019, Boskoop, the Netherlands

The entrance of Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt.
The entrance of Plantarium and GROEN-Direkt.
Bram Mathot of Pernettya Kwekerij M. Mathot. This family company is producing Pernettya's for over 30 years and the product is sold to countries all over Europe, most products go to Germany. Soon, Bram and his brother Jan will succeed the company. 
Bram Mathot of Pernettya Kwekerij M. Mathot. This family company is producing Pernettya's for over 30 years and the product is sold to countries all over Europe, most products go to Germany. Soon, Bram and his brother Jan will succeed the company. 
Ayala Zilberman of Danziger next to the Agastache series of Terra Nova Nurseries. Since january 2019, they supply the cuttings in Europe. The mother stock is based in Kenya and at the show, they want to show the quality of their material.
Ayala Zilberman of Danziger next to the Agastache series of Terra Nova Nurseries. Since january 2019, they supply the cuttings in Europe. The mother stock is based in Kenya and at the show, they want to show the quality of their material. 
Yvonne de Lange and Peter van den Ham of Nolina. Lately, they introduced a duo agapanthus (2 colors in one pot). The demand for this product is high.  
Yvonne de Lange and Peter van den Ham of Nolina. Lately, they introduced a duo agapanthus (2 colors in one pot). The demand for this product is high. 
 
Willianne Sluiter of Incredible Roses nad Peter Cox of Pheno Geno Roses presenting their edible roses ‘Taste of Love’.
Willianne Sluiter of Incredible Roses nad Peter Cox of Pheno Geno Roses presenting their edible roses ‘Taste of Love’.
Father and son John and Johan Stolwijk of  J. Stolwijk & Zonen presenting the press award they won for Ceris Carolina Sweetheart. This wholesale-nursery supplies winter hardy perennials for the Dutch and German market. At the show, they presented several novelties. 
Father and son John and Johan Stolwijk of  J. Stolwijk & Zonen presenting the press award they won for Ceris Carolina Sweetheart. This wholesale-nursery supplies winter hardy perennials for the Dutch and German market. At the show, they presented several novelties. 
Ronald Vreugdenhil of Pöppelmann presenting the Pöppelman blue concept, which is now also available in the color Taupe.
Ronald Vreugdenhil of Pöppelmann presenting the Pöppelman blue concept, which is now also available in the color Taupe.
De Boer of MG De Boer grows starting material for ornamental shrubs in tree tray. They offer around 200 different kinds of ornamental shrubs. 
De Boer of MG De Boer grows starting material for ornamental shrubs in tree tray. They offer around 200 different kinds of ornamental shrubs. 
Kris Verbist and Angelique van Zomeren of EnGrow presenting the AW (Anti Weed) Disk. ‘ 
Kris Verbist and Angelique van Zomeren of EnGrow presenting the AW (Anti Weed) Disk. ‘
 
Lendert de Vos of Lendert de Vos with the Hydrangea paniculata ‘HYLV02 (Whitelight), one of the two varieties that were, next to Little Lemons, crowned with the golden award. Also Buddleja ‘SRPBUD989’ (Blue Sarah) of Lendert de Vos received a Golden Medal. In Reewijk, the Netherlands, the plants are bred and grown.
Lendert de Vos of Lendert de Vos with the Hydrangea paniculata ‘HYLV02 (Whitelight), one of the two varieties that were, next to Little Lemons, crowned with the golden award. Also Buddleja ‘SRPBUD989’ (Blue Sarah) of Lendert de Vos received a Golden Medal. In Reewijk, the Netherlands, the plants are bred and grown.
Dan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries and Garry Grüber of Cultivaris.
Dan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries and Garry Grüber of Cultivaris.
Darek Snieg of Vitroflora. The Eye-catcher at their booth are the Rudbeckias. 
Darek Snieg of Vitroflora. The Eye-catcher at their booth are the Rudbeckias. 
Virtoflora also won a price with one of their varieties, namely Ajuga reptens Gold Chang. 
Virtoflora also won a price with one of their varieties, namely Ajuga reptens Gold Chang. 
Wim Snoeijer of J. Van Zoest presenting their award winning variety Clematis ‘Zo14100’ (Little Lemons). It has been voted best Novelty of Plantarium 2019. The plant produces an extraordinary, very compact and bushy growth and is non-climbing. It is unique and innovative, according to the KVBC (Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society) jury.
Wim Snoeijer of J. Van Zoest presenting their award winning variety Clematis ‘Zo14100’ (Little Lemons). It has been voted best Novelty of Plantarium 2019. The plant produces an extraordinary, very compact and bushy growth and is non-climbing. It is unique and innovative, according to the KVBC (Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society) jury.
Bruno Etavard of Meilland was exhibiting the show and also paid a visit to Olivier Pantin of Sapho. Their  Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Rensam; (Framboisine) won the bronze award.
Bruno Etavard of Meilland was exhibiting the show and also paid a visit to Olivier Pantin of Sapho. Their  Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Rensam; (Framboisine) won the bronze award.
The Agastache series of Terra Nova Nurseries at the Danziger booth. 
The Agastache series of Terra Nova Nurseries at the Danziger booth.
 
Marcen van Rooien of Codema showcases a new cultivation system particularly for cress. The lightning is supplied by Philips.
Marcen van Rooien of Codema showcases a new cultivation system particularly for cress. The lightning is supplied by Philips.
You will see these men everywhere. From the right to the left, Hans Bentvelsen and Arno Treuren together with Marcel Salman from Kolster BV.
You will see these men everywhere. From the right to the left, Hans Bentvelsen and Arno Treuren together with Marcel Salman from Kolster BV.
Giel Visser of Lily Company, a wholesale company that sells garden lily bulbs. Besides the regular assortment, they also supply special varieties, like wild (left), pollen-free (second left) and hanging lilies. 
Giel Visser of Lily Company, a wholesale company that sells garden lily bulbs. Besides the regular assortment, they also supply special varieties, like wild (left), pollen-free (second left) and hanging lilies. 
Marco Wesselink of Hoogendoorn and Piet Bron of Empho. Hoogendoorn, a wholesaler of young plants and ornamental grases supplies the ornamental grases of Empho in countries abroad the Nehterlands. At Plantarium, they introduced the pink sister of Miscanthus Red Cloud (rechts onder het empho logo). Red Cloud won the first price at the Oaks in the UK.  
Marco Wesselink of Hoogendoorn and Piet Bron of Empho. Hoogendoorn, a wholesaler of young plants and ornamental grases supplies the ornamental grases of Empho in countries abroad the Nehterlands. At Plantarium, they introduced the pink sister of Miscanthus Red Cloud (rechts onder het empho logo). Red Cloud won the first price at the Oaks in the UK. 
 
Jan van Hemert of Rovero next to one of their poly greenhouses, especially made for the treenursery industry because the roof can open fully. 
Jan van Hemert of Rovero next to one of their poly greenhouses, especially made for the treenursery industry because the roof can open fully. 
The team of  Floriday and FloraXchange. Floriday has been established 2 years ago by FloraXchange and FloraHolland. It is a platform that connects growers with a variety of sales channels. 
The team of  Floriday and FloraXchange. Floriday has been established 2 years ago by FloraXchange and FloraHolland. It is a platform that connects growers with a variety of sales channels. 
Anthony and Sheryl Tesselaar, of Tesselaar Plants. They are always on the search for plants that stay pretty in the garden for at least 20 years and that are distinctively different. They test their plants at 15 different climate zones worldwide. 
Anthony and Sheryl Tesselaar, of Tesselaar Plants. They are always on the search for plants that stay pretty in the garden for at least 20 years and that are distinctively different. They test their plants at 15 different climate zones worldwide. 
There was a good conversation going on at the stand of Denis-Plants. Lukas van Evercooren at the left together with Bart Sambaer in the middle, and the customer at the right side.
There was a good conversation going on at the stand of Denis-Plants. Lukas van Evercooren at the left together with Bart Sambaer in the middle, and the customer at the right side.
Adrie Gillissen of AGIA-Ornamentals visited the show.
Adrie Gillissen of AGIA-Ornamentals visited the show.
Rudolf Sterkel of Garen Girls presented 2 of their new concpets; Sunset Gilrs (left and Rasta Girls (right).
Rudolf Sterkel of Garen Girls presented 2 of their new concpets; Sunset Gilrs (left and Rasta Girls (right).
Jürgen Baumann of Baumann Gartenbau, een calluna and Erica grower in Kevelaar, Germany.
Jürgen Baumann of Baumann Gartenbau, een calluna and Erica grower in Kevelaar, Germany.
Exhibition floor
Exhibition floor
Exhibition floor
Exhibition floor
Dennis Veldhoven form Anthura was also there together with his Garden Orchids.
Dennis Veldhoven form Anthura was also there together with his Garden Orchids.
Presentation of novelties
Presentation of novelties
Berry Zuiderwijk of HTS presenting their cabrio greenhouse that they developed for the treenursery industry.
Berry Zuiderwijk of HTS presenting their cabrio greenhouse that they developed for the treenursery industry.
Sander Burger of Van Nifterik also visited the show.
Sander Burger of Van Nifterik also visited the show.
Sacha de Jonge of Grafilabel. Labels is their core business, but due to the need for plant passports they see the demand for their printers with software to make plantpassports increasing.
Sacha de Jonge of Grafilabel. Labels is their core business, but due to the need for plant passports they see the demand for their printers with software to make plantpassports increasing.
The team of Rijnbeek and Sons celebrates the 80th anniversary of the company. Icing on the cakeL They won 2 awards, one for their Primula Alison Holland (silver) and Salvia Amethys Lips (bronze)
The team of Rijnbeek and Sons celebrates the 80th anniversary of the company. Icing on the cakeL They won 2 awards, one for their Primula Alison Holland (silver) and Salvia Amethys Lips (bronze)
Visitors interested in the novelties.
Visitors interested in the novelties.
John Duijzer and Iwan Kleiweg of Rabobank.
John Duijzer and Iwan Kleiweg of Rabobank.
Stef Boersen of the Plantarium organization.
Stef Boersen of the Plantarium organization.
Hans Mutsaers, Marion Coender and Frank Coenders of Frank Coenders.
Hans Mutsaers, Marion Coender and Frank Coenders of Frank Coenders.
Peter van der Kamp of Quality Green Plants, a green plant nursery that grows 3 groups of garden plants; conifer, ilex and picea conica. According to van der Kamp, the demand for Ilex has increased sharply over the last years, due to the problem in boxwood. Particularly the male type is in high demand as it doesn’t produces fruits, only small white flowers that attract bees.
Peter van der Kamp of Quality Green Plants, a green plant nursery that grows 3 groups of garden plants; conifer, ilex and picea conica. According to van der Kamp, the demand for Ilex has increased sharply over the last years, due to the problem in boxwood. Particularly the male type is in high demand as it doesn’t produces fruits, only small white flowers that attract bees.
Job Jacobs of Delphy, that currently are establishing a new researchlocation in the Netherlands.
Job Jacobs of Delphy, that currently are establishing a new researchlocation in the Netherlands.
Vincent van Leeuwen of Valenka. They sell all kind of benches (new and second-hand) for the horticultural industry and for garden centers.
Vincent van Leeuwen of Valenka. They sell all kind of benches (new and second-hand) for the horticultural industry and for garden centers.
Jan Kastelein and Elmar Visser of GroenVision. They supply company software for tree nurseries and traders.
Jan Kastelein and Elmar Visser of GroenVision. They supply company software for tree nurseries and traders.
Danielle Houdijk and Linda Hoogendoor of Varb, an online platform that connects growers (sellers) and buyers (traders). They used to offer only treenursery products on their platform, but over the years, they also added bulbs and perennials. They exhibited at Plantarium for the 20th time and received an award for it. 
Danielle Houdijk and Linda Hoogendoor of Varb, an online platform that connects growers (sellers) and buyers (traders). They used to offer only treenursery products on their platform, but over the years, they also added bulbs and perennials. They exhibited at Plantarium for the 20th time and received an award for it. 
Peter Rijssen of Plantipp proudly showing the award they won for the clematis Clematis ‘Zo14100’ (Little Lemons).
Peter Rijssen of Plantipp proudly showing the award they won for the clematis Clematis ‘Zo14100’ (Little Lemons).
Sacha Wordtmann and Sebastian heinje of Heinje. In Ammerland, Northern part of Germany, they grow a lot of varieties, over 4,500. They also organize a fair at their site, 2 times a year.
Sacha Wordtmann and Sebastian heinje of Heinje. In Ammerland, Northern part of Germany, they grow a lot of varieties, over 4,500. They also organize a fair at their site, 2 times a year.
Martijn Bruin and Rob Franken of Modiform presenting their new tray made out of the inside of fridges and pots, made out of consumer plastic, like yoghurt cups.
Martijn Bruin and Rob Franken of Modiform presenting their new tray made out of the inside of fridges and pots, made out of consumer plastic, like yoghurt cups.
Erwin Verbraeken of Bachmann presents their 3 product groups, namely sow/cutting, cultivation and transport trays.
Erwin Verbraeken of Bachmann presents their 3 product groups, namely sow/cutting, cultivation and transport trays.
Corinne Schrijver of Arie Bouwman, a gardenplant nursery and service company for garden centers.  They grow garden roses, climbing and standing. Since February 2019, they introduced the concept Corinne’s Choice. The idea behind this concept is to supply a rose for everyone. Every rose has a story, made by Corinne. In this way they try to create a experience.
Corinne Schrijver of Arie Bouwman, a gardenplant nursery and service company for garden centers.  They grow garden roses, climbing and standing. Since February 2019, they introduced the concept Corinne’s Choice. The idea behind this concept is to supply a rose for everyone. Every rose has a story, made by Corinne. In this way they try to create a experience.
Haftwig en Ulrike Bull oif Bull Gartenbau next to the Sunbeckia, their own bred variety. In the north of Hamburg, they grow and breed several plants in a 2.5 greenhouse. For the first time, they present them at Plantarium.
Haftwig en Ulrike Bull oif Bull Gartenbau next to the Sunbeckia, their own bred variety. In the north of Hamburg, they grow and breed several plants in a 2.5 greenhouse. For the first time, they present them at Plantarium.
Exhibition floor.
Exhibition floor.
Ard Mulder of Hoogenraand Handelskwekerij. They supply their products (over 1,500 varieties)  from Ireland to Denmark and Kazachstan and everything inbetween. Particularly the Hydrangea and Paniculata are in high demand. 
Ard Mulder of Hoogenraand Handelskwekerij. They supply their products (over 1,500 varieties)  from Ireland to Denmark and Kazachstan and everything inbetween. Particularly the Hydrangea and Paniculata are in high demand. 
Jos Straathof of J. Straathof. 
Jos Straathof of J. Straathof. 
Erwin Kluver of The Natural World. They grow all kind of 'useful' plants, and in particular, the Asian herbs. 
Erwin Kluver of The Natural World. They grow all kind of 'useful' plants, and in particular, the Asian herbs. 
Geert-Jan van der Heijde of Vromans.
Geert-Jan van der Heijde of Vromans. 
Ludwig Eberspächer and Carsten Strasser of Hauert, demonstrating the mobile robots of Harvest Automation they distribute. They are currently also working on a fertilizer dispenser on the robot.
Ludwig Eberspächer and Carsten Strasser of Hauert, demonstrating the mobile robots of Harvest Automation they distribute. They are currently also working on a fertilizer dispenser on the robot.
Jan-Willem Wezelenburg (breeder and treegrower) with his variety Brown Sugar and Van Vliet plants, the link between growers and the market. Worldwide, they put new varieties of different breeders on the market. e
Jan-Willem Wezelenburg (breeder and treegrower) with his variety Brown Sugar and Van Vliet plants, the link between growers and the market. Worldwide, they put new varieties of different breeders on the market. e
Amber van Zonneveld and Perry van Eijk of Perry van Eijk Skimmias. Since January 1st, he succeeded the company from his father. At the show, he puts the spotlight on the new variety Skimmia Japonica Perosa, a sport out of Skimmia Rubella-familie.
Amber van Zonneveld and Perry van Eijk of Perry van Eijk Skimmias. Since January 1st, he succeeded the company from his father. At the show, he puts the spotlight on the new variety Skimmia Japonica Perosa, a sport out of Skimmia Rubella-familie.
Cees Bronkhorst and Ronald Lamers from SierteeltSales were representing their growers on the Platarium.
Cees Bronkhorst and Ronald Lamers from SierteeltSales were representing their growers on the Platarium.
Plantpasspoort is a hot topic at Plantarium.
Plantpasspoort is a hot topic at Plantarium.
Menno van den Dool of Van den Dool.
Menno van den Dool of Van den Dool.
Richard Bregman from tree nurseru Bremmer showed a wide range of trees.
Richard Bregman from tree nurseru Bremmer showed a wide range of trees.
Anton Buitenhuis of Anton Buitenhuis.
Anton Buitenhuis of Anton Buitenhuis.
Henk de Jong and René Schrama of CNB presenting the new Lamprocapnos (Dicentra) spectabilis 'Cupid'.
Henk de Jong and René Schrama of CNB presenting the new Lamprocapnos (Dicentra) spectabilis 'Cupid'.
Wim Snoeijer with his Little Lemons wich got the gold medal for best novelty.
Wim Snoeijer with his Little Lemons wich got the gold medal for best novelty.
Danny de Bruin and Elco Nell presenting their Hortensia's.
Danny de Bruin and Elco Nell presenting their Hortensia's.
Elco with a new variety the Green Delight.
Elco with a new variety the Green Delight.
It was a calm start at day two of the fair.
It was a calm start at day two of the fair.
Wouter Den Hollander of Kolster BV with their agent from North America and Canada; Linda Guy.
Wouter Den Hollander of Kolster BV with their agent from North America and Canada; Linda Guy.
Shanice Koot together with Jeroen van Dongen of Van Son and Koot. Shanice presented the Eucalyptus and Jeroen is holding their Hydreangea (S)Witch.
Shanice Koot together with Jeroen van Dongen of Van Son and Koot. Shanice presented the Eucalyptus and Jeroen is holding their Hydreangea (S)Witch.
Aron Heykoop of B.D. Rijnbeek presenting Symphoricarpos Magical Galaxy.
Aron Heykoop of B.D. Rijnbeek presenting Symphoricarpos Magical Galaxy.
Gerard Vos from Impulse Plants together with a wide range of Mediterranean trees and plants.
Gerard Vos from Impulse Plants together with a wide range of Mediterranean trees and plants.
Breeder Stefan Laridon from Hortinno and his Evergreen line which hold his deep green color, even in the winter season.
Breeder Stefan Laridon from Hortinno and his Evergreen line which hold his deep green color, even in the winter season.
The Evergreen on stem of Hortinno.
The Evergreen on stem of Hortinno.
Arie-Jan Broere from Broere Hortitech showed the solution for al the problems growers had last summers. This is the Net Beat. The first irrigation system with a brain, so they say.
Arie-Jan Broere from Broere Hortitech showed the solution for al the problems growers had last summers. This is the Net Beat. The first irrigation system with a brain, so they say.
At the stand of Nak-horticulture it was pretty growed. They informed everyone who had questions about the plantpasport. 
At the stand of Nak-horticulture it was pretty growed. They informed everyone who had questions about the plantpasport. 
For everyone that needed some cooling there was ice cream that tasted like flowers.
For everyone that needed some cooling there was ice cream that tasted like flowers.
Marieke Bakker of Design Star, handed out flowery icecream.
Marieke Bakker of Design Star, handed out flowery icecream.
Erik van der Voort ofcourse showed his grasses.
Erik van der Voort ofcourse showed his grasses.
Greenport Boskoop informed all the visitors about the new options to grow in the sector to do some targeted training. The stand was manned by Ron Kervezee from the Townschip op Alphen aan de Rijn, Peet Stolwijk from the Welland College and Anja van Tilburg together with Kees Vermeulen wich are both from Greenport Boskoop.
Greenport Boskoop informed all the visitors about the new options to grow in the sector to do some targeted training. The stand was manned by Ron Kervezee from the Townschip op Alphen aan de Rijn, Peet Stolwijk from the Welland College and Anja van Tilburg together with Kees Vermeulen wich are both from Greenport Boskoop.
Jur Cooijmans of Wilma's Lawn and Garden showing their new cutflower nutrition.
Jur Cooijmans of Wilma's Lawn and Garden showing their new cutflower nutrition.
Here the cut flower nutrition.
Here the cut flower nutrition.
Jan Alleblas and Berry Zuijderwijk showed their new cabriogreenhouse. Their new version is 640cm wide instead of 470.
Jan Alleblas and Berry Zuijderwijk showed their new cabriogreenhouse. Their new version is 640cm wide instead of 470.
Loek Teeuwen in de back at the right side is having a conversation with Renee van de Geel at the left and Stephan Vernooij from Heemskerk vaste planten, at the right side in the front
Loek Teeuwen in de back at the right side is having a conversation with Renee van de Geel at the left and Stephan Vernooij from Heemskerk vaste planten, at the right side in the front
Gerrit Luiten of Old Fruit Trees. At the entrance of the Plantarium you could have seen one of his trees that was fully in blossom because of the strange weather from last weeks.
Gerrit Luiten of Old Fruit Trees. At the entrance of the Plantarium you could have seen one of his trees that was fully in blossom because of the strange weather from last weeks.
Gael de Cock of DeCock Youngplants showing their Lavandula.
Gael de Cock of DeCock Youngplants showing their Lavandula.
Co Overduin from HilverdaFlorist standing next to his Salvia's.
Co Overduin from HilverdaFlorist standing next to his Salvia's.
Robin van der Meer is standing to his Gerbera Patio's.
Robin van der Meer is standing to his Gerbera Patio's.
And for the first time together on the Plantarium under HilverdaFlorist, Robin van der Meer and Co Overduin once more.
And for the first time together on the Plantarium under HilverdaFlorist, Robin van der Meer and Co Overduin once more.
Frank Verwijten of Nursery van der Heijden showed a wide range of gardenplants.
Frank Verwijten of Nursery van der Heijden showed a wide range of gardenplants.
Willianne Sluiter from Incredible Roses is showing is the most delicious rose from the whole Plantarium. Because it is litteraly edible.
Willianne Sluiter from Incredible Roses is showing is the most delicious rose from the whole Plantarium. Because it is litteraly edible.
This is the Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Ophelia from AllPlant from upclose.
This is the Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Ophelia from AllPlant from upclose.
And the man behind the Rudbeckia; Thon Groendijk of AllPlant.
And the man behind the Rudbeckia; Thon Groendijk of AllPlant.
Isabella Poessé from MPS Agriware at the exibition with several orchids from the grower Optiflor wich has joined their customer base.
Isabella Poessé from MPS Agriware at the exibition with several orchids from the grower Optiflor wich has joined their customer base.
Tim Dessing from Colour Your Garden holding his Zero Plastic Tray that will save 18 kilo plastic per trolley.
Tim Dessing from Colour Your Garden holding his Zero Plastic Tray that will save 18 kilo plastic per trolley.
Inge van Doorenmalen, Dennis van Wilgen and Izak den Dekker from Arie Bouman having a conversation with Ronald Stolwijk form I-Lexit!.
Inge van Doorenmalen, Dennis van Wilgen and Izak den Dekker from Arie Bouman having a conversation with Ronald Stolwijk form I-Lexit!.
The grower himself, Pieter van Kuijk from nursery van Kuijk Tuinplanten.
The grower himself, Pieter van Kuijk from nursery van Kuijk Tuinplanten.