18 August 2020
BLOG: Grower report Van der Arend Tropical Plantcenter

The Dutch nursery Van der Arend Tropical Plantcenter enjoys international fame in the market. The nursery is important to us, because it supplies some very special tropical green plants. It turns out that there are also lots of exciting new things on the horizon. Owner René van der Arend receives me, and gives me a taster of what’s in store. How did Van der Arend

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21 July 2020
Cactus: Houseplants of the Month for August

Shapes that speak to the imagination, rare exotic flowers and virtually maintenance-free: a cactus brings mould-breaking greenery into your home.   Living heirloom Whether you love funky shapes, bright colours or something that looks like souvenir from Jurassic Park, the cactus offers it all. There’s no plant that has the same power to surprise: an

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21 July 2020
BLOG: Grower report De Jong plant

We’re greeted with garlands and cakes. Coincidentally, today’s the day that Eelco has been working at De Jong Plant for 25 years. He and his colleague Danny answer all my questions. Read on, and find out all about the nursery responsible for  so many beautiful garden hydrangeas. While I enjoy a slice of cake, Danny and Eelco start telling me about the company.

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21 June 2020
Celosia: Houseplant of the Month for July

  Celebrate summer with Celosia: brilliant colours, eye-catching shapes and soft velvety flowers that you want to touch.   Flaming character ‘Exuberant’ is a good word to describe Celosia. A bit different, flamboyant, authentic and unique. And that makes it utterly contemporary. For starters, it’s incredibly varied. There is a species with

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18 June 2020
New variety, Sunsation Multiflower Flame!

This spring is the sunniest in recent years. Literally. Due to the corona crisis, many have taken the sun into their homes and gardens. The Sunsation® potted sunflowers have proven their ‘sunny’ image. And the summer has yet to begin. Evanthia and the Sunsation® Sunflower growers are already ready for late summer, the Indian Summer. The long evenings, in which

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