To NewZealand for special color

“To find that one special color, that’s why I travel to the other side of the world” says Wim Bos, co-owner of Special Orchids and supplier of Supreme Selections cymbidium. “Growing cymbidiums is not only my profession, it’s also my passion. Last month I went to NewZealand, which has opposite seasons from Holland, to look for new varieties. I visited five growers and looked for possibilities to exchange plant materials. I found a wonderful pink one, a yellow one that flowers before November 1 (All Saints), and improved orange/yellow varieties. When I find a new variety, I immediately think of a possible market. When I see a red one for example I think of China.” 

Photos: Nurseries NewZealand 

Speaking about the market, on his way to NewZealand Wim stopped in Dubai, where he visited one of Hilverda De Boer’s customers. Wim: “At this wholesale business I saw that they work with shorter stems. Longer stems are expensive for this market, but I’m now sending them a trial with 10 stems per box instead of 9. That’s how I always try to look for tailor made solutions. The philosophy of Special Orchids is to find win-win situations.”

Photo: Wim Bos in Dubai

Special Orchids is Hilverda De Boer's supplier of Supreme Selections cymbidium.  Hilverda De Boer organises a field trip to Special Orchids on November 4. On this day we will also visit rose grower Porta Nova.  Click here to read the invitation and the full program. You can register for this day by sending an e-mail to the Marketing Department.