Cynara scolymus 

When we mention Cynara, not many people know what we are talking about. Everyone knows the household name. This enchanting beauty is widely used in the kitchen, but it is also a very  exclusive product in the floriculture sector. We are of course talking about the artichoke! 

Begonia rex "Arctic Breeze" 

Begonia Rex; a beautiful, trendy leaf begonia with a surprising number of different designs and a beautiful color palette which is reflected in the different leaves. No bloomers, but strong and very decorative houseplants. FloraPodium visited Berghoef Plants. Jaro Berghoef told us about the Begonia Rex “Arctic Breeze”.

Antirrhinum butterfly

Grower van der Ende introduced a new type of snapdragon this year; and not just any new variety. This year they grew the Antirrhinum butterfly, a snapdragon with a full double flower.

Update!

With its purple canopies, the TFB is hard to miss and it triggers a lot of reactions. Most people thinks it's pretty crazy, such a small house on the water. Of course it makes people curious, who is on that boat?

Blog #7: Last lilacs of the season!

In the second half of April, lilac growers close their production season. The last branches are harvested from the greenhouse and taken to the auction.