NL: De Zonnebloem celebrates 70 years

Seventy years ago, de Zonnebloem (the Sunflower) nursery was officially registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Alkmaar. Fifty years ago, the Oostveen family took over, when Wijnand and Julia Oostveen bought the florist/nursery in the North Holland town of Nieuwe Niedorp from the Takken family. The nursery stayed in the same location and grew into a garden center, flower shop and nursery. In 1996 they decided to focus on the nursery and therefore moved to De Kwakel.

In 2009, Henk Braam BV was acquired, followed by Microferns BV in 2014.

At the moment, de Zonnebloem has two production sites on the Kalslagerweg in De Kwakel, mainly growing young plants from Mandevilla, Hibiscus Extreme, Anisodontea, Abutilon, Thunbergia and many other tub plants (de Zonnebloem Jonge Planten BV), along with many sown ferns (Henk Braam BV) and in vitro-propagated ferns (Microferns BV).

During the Flowertrials de Zonnebloem will show a large selection of well-known and renewed products. For example, there will be a large assortment of Thunbergia, Abutilon, Mandevilla and tropical and hardy ferns. There are also unique products such as Solanum Pepino Gold.

Also during the Flowertrials, de Zonnebloem will organize various activities for customers, business relations, employees and acquaintances to celebrate the 70-year anniversary. You are of course welcome to visit the show during the Flowertrials.

For more information:
De Zonnebloem Jonge Planten
Kalslagerweg 20
1424 PM De Kwakel
T: +31 (0) 297 - 348 100
F: +31 (0) 297 - 348 200
E: info@zonnebloem.com
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