Van Zanten Research

Flowers and plants need plenty of encouragement. They have a birth, a youth and a blooming period. The origins of their character, beauty and vitality can be found in their youth. That is Royal Van Zanten's pledge for every bulb, plant or cutting. The same power and vitality also characterises our company.

Modern laboratory

Every day the staff of Van Zanten Research's modern laboratory work on innovative research into breeding, propagation, and cultivation technology. And their objective? The creation of new varieties, and the development of even better and more sophisticated methods for their production!

Fundamental research

Van Zanten Research, a department within the Holding, is focused on fundamental research for Van Zanten Cuttings B.V., Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V., and Van Zanten Plants BV. These client companies ensure for the financial strength required for the necessary investments. Consequently Van Zanten Research has highly-trained staff, innovative technology and the latest in-vitro techniques at its disposal. Our collaboration with research groups all over the world guarantees the incorporation of all the knowledge available from literally anywhere in the world in the development of our products. Our research is focused on the development of healthy, sturdy and controllable varieties, uniform plant material, and the best colours. All our operations attach paramount importance to quality and the protection of the environment - both now, and in the future.