About us

Our history

In 1862 a small company started cultivating bulbs alongside potatoes on the ‘Zanderij van Six.' Gerrit Veldhuyzen van Zanten had a visionary outlook: at that time bulbs seemed to be the future and the world was the market. His pioneering spirit, perseverance and partiality for high quality have never left our business. It is the basis for our continuity and success.
In terms of bulb history, Royal Van Zanten has become a completely different business in the last few decades: an international ‘breeding ground' for plants and flowers. It is a business with an appealing range of basic materials and our business' structure ensures focus is fixed on the market.

The here and now

The demand for flowers and plants is still growing. The consumer is often in search of something a little special. That, in turn, means that we are also continuously on the lookout for new opportunities. The power of rejuvenation is the beating heart of our business. A huge amount of square footage is reserved for trials and experiments with the aim of developing new varieties and improvements to production. As a result , our advisers and representatives are well placed to provide comprehensive support to our customers to enable them to get the very best from the products. Our mission is as simple as that.

Middle of the world

We produce the base materials at the location which is best suited to this. Climatic, soil and economical factors all come into play here. A careful assessment of these issues is the best way to guarantee supply reliability of a wide range of products at the best possible price. Not surprising, then, that Royal Van Zanten is present on all continents. Our agents will be happy to help you further.

Colourful products

We have a wide range of products. From lily, cut chrysanthemum, tulip and alstroemeria to potted chrysanthemum, begonia, potted alstroemeria and various other plants. Take a look in our product catalogue cut flowers en pot plants.