Anticipation is building for the Dutch Lily Days. This year, on Tuesday, June 3, De Jong Lelies in Andijk will host the opening event. A special focus this year will be on the significant changes occurring in the national and international lily sector, influenced in part by political developments. During the opening on June 3 in Andijk, Sjaak van der Tak, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), will deliver a speech.
De Jong Lelies is renowned for breeding and cultivating lily bulbs, as well as preparing and exporting them internationally. The company specializes in all aspects related to lilies. In celebration of its 65th anniversary, De Jong Lelies is hosting the opening of the Dutch Lily Days at its Andijk location. From June 3-6, the Dutch Lily Days will provide visitors with an excellent opportunity to explore this year's novelties and discuss the possibilities concerning the developments and challenges facing the sector.
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Like the entire agricultural sector, the lily industry is facing challenges and undergoing societal changes. Political attention is also being directed towards the development and transformation of the industry, both nationally and internationally. During the opening of the Dutch Lily Days in 2025, Sjaak van der Tak, the former chair of the LTO, will deliver a speech. Van der Tak served as chair of the organization from 2021 to 2024 and was involved in the negotiations for the agricultural agreement that ultimately did not materialize.
With this experience, Van der Tak has a deep understanding of the societal challenges facing the sector. During the opening, he will specifically address the lily industry and the remarkable steps that breeders, growers, and exporters are already taking to build a sustainable future in the Netherlands and beyond.
An international experience
During the Dutch Lily Days, professionals from around the world convene in the Netherlands to explore developments and innovations in the lily industry and engage in discussions with participating lily bulb exporters. Building on the impact of previous years, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the 13 Dutch participants. There, they can engage in discussions with these major international players and anticipate influential trends and changes in the coming period.
Spectacular creations
On June 3, De Jong Lelies will welcome visitors starting at 9:30 AM, with its lilies already on display. The official opening ceremony will commence around 10:30 AM. Throughout the day, expert flower artist Paul Wijkmeijer will be present to craft spectacular arrangements using the pollen-free Liber Lilies. Alongside several brides, he will create stunning bridal bouquets featuring this unique type of lily.
13 participants
The participants in the Dutch Lily Days 2025 are: P. Aker, Boots Flowerbulbs, Van den Bos Flowerbulbs, Bot Flowerbulbs, De Jong Lelies Holland, Lily Company, Onings Holland Flowerbulbs, C. Steenvoorden, Gebr. Vletter & Den Haan, VWS Flowerbulbs, Jan de Wit & Zonen, Zabo Plant and Royal Van Zanten Flowerbulbs.
For more information:
Dutch Lily Days
www.dutchlilydays.nl/en/
