elusive dutch tulips
discover unique tulip varieties
On a crisp April morning, we stand with the buyers of flower wholesaler Greenflor at Theo Dobbe's tulip nursery in Vogelenzang, North Holland. Theo, now 82 years old, greets us with arms full of freshly picked exclusive tulips. Although it's early in the tulip season, the fields are already full of beautiful colors and variations. Greenflor's flower offerings include not only bulk flowers and dried flowers but also unique, exclusive flowers like these tulips.
a grower with a passion for exclusive tulips
Theo Dobbe's nursery, which he runs together with his son Patrick, spans one hectare and features 100 varieties of exclusive tulips. From Mount Tacoma to Daladier, Pretty Lady, White King, and many more. Each year, the nursery produces half a million tulip stems. Theo tells us they grow many old tulip varieties that are no longer found elsewhere. Tall tulips, short tulips, double tulips, and fringed tulips—all are present. With more than 60 years of experience in floriculture, Theo knows the characteristics of each variety like no one else.
spring starts now
a selection of top quality
"Every tulip needs its own care," Theo explains. Some tulips need to be picked early, while others require more time to mature. Luckily, his loyal team of four experienced seasonal workers from Poland knows the craft well. Every year, Theo and his son carefully select the strongest tulip varieties for the next season. They pay close attention to floriculture trends and the demand from florists and wholesalers. This makes their selection unique and high quality, which customers appreciate when buying flowers for business.
theo's top selection: a favorite highlighted
Each year, Theo and Patrick evaluate the performance of their tulips. Some do well in the greenhouse but don't adapt as well in the field. Only the strongest and most beautiful varieties are grown again. Theo's personal favorite? The Estella Rijnveld, a gracefully flamed parrot tulip. "Really an incredibly beautiful thing!" he says with a smile.
At Greenflor, we import exclusive tulips from across Europe, but Dutch tulips from nurseries like Theo Dobbe's hold a special place in our flower offerings. Explore our full online flower wholesale range and discover the beauty of these Dutch tulips for yourself!
about Greenflor
Greenflor is the trendsetter and importer of unique flowers and natural decoration. Our passionate team selects the most extraordinary products for florists, wholesalers and garden centers. Every season, from winter to summer, we offer exclusive and perfect flowers. With our wide range of fresh and dried flowers, Greenflor ensures that you can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers all year round.
