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Dutch Lily Days 2025

Heading to Bot Greenhouse, with the test greenhouse of Bot Flower Bulbs and the Lily Company.
Heading to Bot Greenhouse, with the test greenhouse of Bot Flower Bulbs and the Lily Company.
Evert and Edward Bot next to the variety Master.
Evert and Edward Bot next to the variety Master.
Bot supplies lilies and other bulbs to growers all over the world.
Bot supplies lilies and other bulbs to growers all over the world.
500 numbers are in their show house.
500 numbers are in their show house.
Next to the presentation of Bot Flower Bulbs is the presentation of the Lily Company.
Next to the presentation of Bot Flower Bulbs is the presentation of the Lily Company.
Lily company supplies bulbs to retail, growers, large landscape projects and so on. They are very active in China, where the e-commerce market is growing.
Lily company supplies bulbs to retail, growers, large landscape projects and so on. They are very active in China, where the e-commerce market is growing.
Giel Visser of the Lily Company.
Giel Visser of the Lily Company.
The Lotus series is a series that is performing very well. It’s a own bred double flowered oriental series of Lily Company. The production of this series increased sharply since the introduction. Together with De Jong, Bot and Onings, they divide the market.
The Lotus series is a series that is performing very well. It’s a own bred double flowered oriental series of Lily Company. The production of this series increased sharply since the introduction. Together with De Jong, Bot and Onings, they divide the market.
Special lilies in their assortment is the Marta series. Currently there are 10 varieties in this series. Special about it is the shape of the flower, the scent and the hanging flowers. It is a wild variety. They are very popular, particularly among the rich consumer who wants something different. Also the production is very different than a standard lily.
Special lilies in their assortment is the Marta series. Currently there are 10 varieties in this series. Special about it is the shape of the flower, the scent and the hanging flowers. It is a wild variety. They are very popular, particularly among the rich consumer who wants something different. Also the production is very different than a standard lily.
Close-up of Marta Pink Morning.
Close-up of Marta Pink Morning.
Wijnand van der Kooij of De Jong Lelies next to Liber Lily, a series developed together with Royal Van Zanten. The sereis consists of single-flowered pollen-free orientals. These orientals look just like the original orientals but the stamens of the Liber Lilies do not produce pollen. "So you can enjoy the same elegance and beauty of the lilies, but without the concern of staining clothes or excessive fragrance."
Wijnand van der Kooij of De Jong Lelies next to Liber Lily, a series developed together with Royal Van Zanten. The sereis consists of single-flowered pollen-free orientals. These orientals look just like the original orientals but the stamens of the Liber Lilies do not produce pollen. "So you can enjoy the same elegance and beauty of the lilies, but without the concern of staining clothes or excessive fragrance."
A close-up of Liber Lily, Liber Song.
A close-up of Liber Lily, Liber Song.
In the test greenhouse of De Jong Lelies.
In the test greenhouse of De Jong Lelies.
This year, they celebrated their 65th anniversary. Throughout the test greenhouse, they highlighted parts of their history.
This year, they celebrated their 65th anniversary. Throughout the test greenhouse, they highlighted parts of their history.
Groups visiting the test greenhouse.
Groups visiting the test greenhouse.
Liber Touch flowering in the greenhouse.
Liber Touch flowering in the greenhouse.
What a beautiful colorful view.
What a beautiful colorful view.
Every year, the opening of the Dutch Lily Days is somewhere else. This year, the opening was at De Jong Lelies. A beautiful presentation with the Oldtimers. 
Every year, the opening of the Dutch Lily Days is somewhere else. This year, the opening was at De Jong Lelies. A beautiful presentation with the Oldtimers. 
Lelies and Oldtimers, nice combination!
Lelies and Oldtimers, nice combination!
During the opening, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), Sjaak van der Tak, gave a speech. In this picture, he just arrived and talked to Wijnand and his team.
During the opening, the former chair of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO), Sjaak van der Tak, gave a speech. In this picture, he just arrived and talked to Wijnand and his team.
Brides were walking around with a bouquet with Liber Lilies. This to show that they are pollen free and therefore not damaging the dress.
Brides were walking around with a bouquet with Liber Lilies. This to show that they are pollen free and therefore not damaging the dress.
Beautiful flowers and brides! And their dresses are still white! Thanks to the pollen free Liber Lilies.
Beautiful flowers and brides! And their dresses are still white! Thanks to the pollen free Liber Lilies.
A nice view in the test greenhouse of De Jong Lelies with all the info boards about their 65th year history.
A nice view in the test greenhouse of De Jong Lelies with all the info boards about their 65th year history.
Entrance to De Jong Lelies.
Entrance to De Jong Lelies.
Flags.
Flags.
Arrived at Jan de Wit en Zonen. 
Arrived at Jan de Wit en Zonen. 
This year, this 100+ year old company participated in the event for the first time.
This year, this 100+ year old company participated in the event for the first time.
A peek at de prizes of Jan de Wit en Zonen. They are specialized in lelies and tulips and they export much more bulbs. They received a lot of prizes all over the world, particularly for their tulips and lelies.
A peek at de prizes of Jan de Wit en Zonen. They are specialized in lelies and tulips and they export much more bulbs. They received a lot of prizes all over the world, particularly for their tulips and lelies.
Jan de Wit proudly showing the display.
Jan de Wit proudly showing the display.
The new varieties in their double flowered assortment.
The new varieties in their double flowered assortment.
Beautiful presentation of their lilies. But also their other varieties in their assortment.
Beautiful presentation of their lilies. But also their other varieties in their assortment.
Another double flowers pollen free variety.
Another double flowers pollen free variety.
As you can see, they offer more than lilies.
As you can see, they offer more than lilies.
Hans de Wit in the test greenhouse of Jan de Wit en Zonen. This year, he will be working at Jan de Wit for 40 years.
Hans de Wit in the test greenhouse of Jan de Wit en Zonen. This year, he will be working at Jan de Wit for 40 years.
A peek in the test greenhouse.
A peek in the test greenhouse.
And one of Jan de Wit’s hobby’s is pigeon breeding and he proudly displayed his ‘babies’ at this show too.
And one of Jan de Wit’s hobby’s is pigeon breeding and he proudly displayed his ‘babies’ at this show too.
Koen Boer of Boots Flower Bulbs.
Koen Boer of Boots Flower Bulbs.
In the greenhouse, they present the varieties they have in their assortment, including this yellow LA’s.
In the greenhouse, they present the varieties they have in their assortment, including this yellow LA’s.
A peek in the test greenhouse. Also at Boots they see an increasing demand for double flowered lilies.
A peek in the test greenhouse. Also at Boots they see an increasing demand for double flowered lilies.
Also, they are working on organic trials.
Also, they are working on organic trials.
At the test greenhouse of Aker.
At the test greenhouse of Aker.
A colorful display.
A colorful display.
The entrance of Aker.
The entrance of Aker.
Koen van Puffelen next to Pompidou, a new yellow variety with many buds, according to Koen, more than average. It is a lily for the future.
Koen van Puffelen next to Pompidou, a new yellow variety with many buds, according to Koen, more than average. It is a lily for the future.
Another striking variety is Charming Beauty.
Another striking variety is Charming Beauty.
Heading to Zabo Plant.
Heading to Zabo Plant.
Here Rose Lily was taking center stage.
Here Rose Lily was taking center stage.
Entering the test greenhouse, where they also present their callas.
Entering the test greenhouse, where they also present their callas.
Luke Broersen of Zabo Plant showing their assortment to clients from Taiwan.
Luke Broersen of Zabo Plant showing their assortment to clients from Taiwan.
Luke with a client from Taiwan.
Luke with a client from Taiwan.
The first OT that is pollen free.
The first OT that is pollen free.
Rose Lily was the first pollen free lily on the market.
Rose Lily was the first pollen free lily on the market.
New at Zabo are the gladioli.
New at Zabo are the gladioli.
Up next is VWS.
Up next is VWS.
A peek in the greenhouse.
A peek in the greenhouse.
And meetings going on at VWS.
And meetings going on at VWS.
NIce to sit and talk in between these beautiful plants and flowers.
NIce to sit and talk in between these beautiful plants and flowers.
Joost De Jong of VWS with Downtown, a new variety in the TA series. Recently, the popularity of the TA lelies is increasing again due to the introduction of new good varieties.
Joost De Jong of VWS with Downtown, a new variety in the TA series. Recently, the popularity of the TA lelies is increasing again due to the introduction of new good varieties.
Another good variety in the LA’s is Merling.
Another good variety in the LA’s is Merling.
And not to forget, the new logo of VWS.
And not to forget, the new logo of VWS.
Heading to Royal Van Zanten.
Heading to Royal Van Zanten.
Hobaho and Van Zanten Flowerbulbs have announced the merger of the lily breeding activities under the Hobaho flag. Have you seen the news? Now, check it out; https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9737453/nl-hobaho-takes-over-van-zanten-flowerbulbs-lily-breeding-activities/ 
Hobaho and Van Zanten Flowerbulbs have announced the merger of the lily breeding activities under the Hobaho flag. Have you seen the news? Now, check it out; https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9737453/nl-hobaho-takes-over-van-zanten-flowerbulbs-lily-breeding-activities/ 
Natasja van Angeren of Royal Van Zanten with Liber Lelies.
Natasja van Angeren of Royal Van Zanten with Liber Lelies.
Showing that Lilber Lilies is pollen free.
Showing that Lilber Lilies is pollen free.
Double flowering Lucky Amor.
Double flowering Lucky Amor.
Luis Mariano Botero of Breier from Colombia and Natasja van Angeren of Royal Van Zanten.
Luis Mariano Botero of Breier from Colombia and Natasja van Angeren of Royal Van Zanten.
In the test greenhouse of Liber Lilies. Currently there are six in the assortment with more to come soon.
In the test greenhouse of Liber Lilies. Currently there are six in the assortment with more to come soon.
A peek in the Royal Van Zanten's test greenhouse.
A peek in the Royal Van Zanten's test greenhouse.
Talks in between the lilies. 
Talks in between the lilies. 
Entering the trial greenhouse of C. Steenvoorden.
Entering the trial greenhouse of C. Steenvoorden.
Arjan Alkemade with Kesla, a relatively new variety in the TA group. Reactions and results are very good.
Arjan Alkemade with Kesla, a relatively new variety in the TA group. Reactions and results are very good.
OT Le Pristine, a pollen free variety.
OT Le Pristine, a pollen free variety.
All C. Steenvoorden’s varieties are planted in this greenhouse, including new varieties to trial.
All C. Steenvoorden’s varieties are planted in this greenhouse, including new varieties to trial.
Since a couple of years now, they also sell peonies.
Since a couple of years now, they also sell peonies.
Heading to Vletter & Den Haan
Heading to Vletter & Den Haan
Inside.
Inside.
Andre, Floris and Arie next to Montreal, one of their fist double flowered varieties. According to them, a promising variety.
Andre, Floris and Arie next to Montreal, one of their fist double flowered varieties. According to them, a promising variety.
Meetings going on in between the lilies.
Meetings going on in between the lilies.
Colors popping up everywhere.
Colors popping up everywhere.
Heading towards the test greenhouse of Van den Bos Flowerbulbs.
Heading towards the test greenhouse of Van den Bos Flowerbulbs.
Groups receiving a tour.
Groups receiving a tour.
Next year, Van de Bos will celebrate its 80th anniversary. Then, the opening will take place at this location.
Next year, Van de Bos will celebrate its 80th anniversary. Then, the opening will take place at this location.
At Van Den Bos. Around 3400 lilies are planten in this greenhouse. 
At Van Den Bos. Around 3400 lilies are planten in this greenhouse. 
Frans van der Weiden of Van den Bos Flowerbulbs with the new Star Lily, a new line in double OT. The first ones are now coming out of the tests and the commercial availability will be within 3 to 5 years.
Frans van der Weiden of Van den Bos Flowerbulbs with the new Star Lily, a new line in double OT. The first ones are now coming out of the tests and the commercial availability will be within 3 to 5 years.
Rose Lily.
Rose Lily.
Double LA Hybrid.
Double LA Hybrid.
Rose Liy. 
Rose Liy. 
In the greenhouse. 
In the greenhouse. 
Double LA.
Double LA.
TA Hybrid Napster
TA Hybrid Napster
TA Hybrid Riverta
TA Hybrid Riverta
Also presenting their callas.
Also presenting their callas.
And a true black calla.
And a true black calla.
And also their new concept: One XXL freesia
And also their new concept: One XXL freesia
And last but not least. Onings.
And last but not least. Onings.
About to go in!
About to go in!
Paul Onings of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs. This year the company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Paul Onings of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs. This year the company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
With  the double OT Blizzard. Growing in numbers and is one of the best-sellers in the double OT. According to Onings, it has a lot of potential.
With  the double OT Blizzard. Growing in numbers and is one of the best-sellers in the double OT. According to Onings, it has a lot of potential.
Close-up.
Close-up.
Series of double flowered LA’s.
Series of double flowered LA’s.
Peek in the greenhouse.
Peek in the greenhouse.
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