SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 11, 2026 HBA HYDRANGEA NIGHT
De Kwakel, April 2024 – We are looking forward to the Flower Trials 2026. During this event in week 24, HBA wil host the HBA HYDRANGEA NIGHT (by invitation only, registration required) on thursday evening, june 11. It may still be a bit early, but be sure to mark your calendar: Thursday, 11 June – […]
Trial at HBA: Growing Cut Hydrangeas Without Chemicals
Breeder HBA in De Kwakel has started a hands-on trial this season together with five other companies, focused on growing cut hydrangeas without using chemicals. The goal is to make hydrangea cultivation more sustainable and to share the knowledge gained along the way. Partners in the trial include Glastuinbouw Nederland, Delphy, Koppert, nursery P. Wijfjes […]
SPRING IS IN THE AIR AT THE FLORA SPRING EXPO 2026
De Kwakel, March – Agriom is getting ready for the brand-new Flora Spring EXPO by Royal FloraHolland. Find us at Aalsmeer-Oost on March 18 & 19 for two inspiring days full of spring vibes. We’ll be showcasing hydrangeas in booth C1, Hall 1. Stop by, say hello, and let’s catch up. We’d love to see […]
HBA hydrangeas in the Selecta One brochure 2026
De Kwakel, februari – Download hier de Selecta One brochure 2026
HBA SHOWS EXCITING NEW HYDRANGEAS FOR POT CULTIVATION AT IPM
De Kwakel, January – Surrounded by a sea of blooming hydrangeas, Jaap Stelder and Jan ten Brinke of HBA are selecting the plants they will bring to IPM 2026. There’s plenty to choose from: alongside the current assortment of potted hydrangeas, HBA has a wide range of exciting new varieties to present. Stop by the […]
PICKING UP 70.000 HYDRANGEAS FOR DELIVERY
De Kwakel, December – December is a busy month for the HBA team, getting all the planting material for cut hydrangea production ready for the customers. This week our employees picked up over 70,000 hydrangea plants from the ground and piled them high on Danish trolleys. With each plant in a 10-liter pot, it’s pretty […]
VICINI NURSERY WINS DUTCH FLOWER AWARD
De Kwakel, November – HBA warmly congratulates the team at Vicini for winning the Dutch Flower Award in the Flowers category. The Dutch Flower Award is an initiative of the Dutch Flower Group (DFG). The award was presented on Wednesday, November 5, at the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer. Vicini is HBA partner in growing beauty. […]
COUNTING DOWN TO FLORAHOLLAND TRADE FAIR 2025
De Kwakel, November – In a couple of days the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair kicks off in Aalsmeer, starting from 4 until November 6, 2025! We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on. This year, HBA is presenting stunning cut hydrangeas in different varieties: among others Royal Highness, Royal Anastasia and Royal […]
CLOUD HYDRANGEA BLOOMULUS WINS TASPO AWARD
De Kwakel, October – How fantastic to hear that Cloud Hydrangea BLOOMULUS has won the TASPO Award in the category ‘Flowers and Plants – Breeding or Concept of the Year’. This unique paniculata is the result of an inspiring collaboration between breeder HBA (Hydrangea Breeders Association), young plant producer KÖTTERHEINRICH | Hortensienkulturen, and Media Concept […]
CUT HYDRANGEA NURSERY DE HOGE ES: DISTINCTIVE IN QUALITY
De Kwakel, October – Inge and Carlus IJsveld made a bold move; they left their jobs to take over nursery De Hoge Es in Tuil. In the latest issue of Vakblad voor de Bloemisterij (no. 20), they share their story about growing cut hydrangeas.They regularly invest in special cultivars that don’t just stand out for […]