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Van Zanten Breeding

Van Zanten Breeding

Van Zanten Breeding, which is part of Royal Van Zanten, has played an active role in the international ornamental horticulture sector for 160 years. The company breeds cut flowers and pot plants and holds a strong position in cut flowers (Alstroemeria, Aster, Statice, Chrysanthemum and Bouvardia) and pot plants (Aster, Celosia, Chrysanthemum and Multiflora). This position will be further expanded in the future. This is the result of continuously improving its genetics; generating synergies in breeding and propagation technologies; pursuing innovative marketing strategies and working closely with partners in the supply chain.

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs, which is part of Royal Van Zanten, has been a worldwide player for 160 years in breeding, producting and marketing of flowerbulbs. Quality of our flowerbulbs and reliabel year-round supply are guaranteed by the production in our own nurseries in the Netherlands and New Zealand. Driven by passion, our breeders work on the development of new lily varieties that meet market demands. In collaboration with our buyers, we obtain the best results by paying attention to the right characteristics for bulb and flower growers, and the wholesale and retail sector  The right choice of variety is achieved after extensive testing of lily selections at a wide range of sites both locally and abroard. This way, we create market value and returns for our customers.

Our story

We have been a flourishing innovative business in the international ornamental horticulture industry since 1862. The power of innovation combined passion is the beating heart of our company.

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Colourful inspiration

Together with our partners in the supply chain, we supply a wide range of cut flowers, pot plants and bulbs.

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Research and breeding

Our passionate team of breeders work with the very latest techniques to optimize our current, wide range and development new varieties.

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Worldwide network

In addition to our base in the Netherlands and production sites in New Zealand and Africa, you will find us all over the world.

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