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Baumschule Hachmann: 2000 premium varieties from Northern Germany

Based in Barmstedt, Germany, Baumschule Hachmann has been a trusted name in ornamental woody plants since 1929. The nursery offers more than 2000 varieties, including Rhododendrons, Japanese maples, Hamamelis, Cornus, heathers, deciduous shrubs and conifers – all grown in robust quality for the European green retail market.

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Tree Nursery Technology Day 2025: practice, innovation and interaction

ZUNDERT – Anyone who visited Zundert on Thursday afternoon, June 26, saw firsthand how far tree nursery technology has come.

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Hoogenraad Nurseries joins GGP.news as official partner

As of July 1st, 2025, Hoogenraad Nurseries is officially a partner of GGP.news. Based in Ederveen, the Netherlands, this family business has been growing and supplying a wide range of ornamental shrubs and perennials to customers throughout Europe and beyond for over sixty years. Hoogenraad is known for strong genetics, reliable deliveries, and a forward-looking market vision.

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Helmut Röttger Baumschulen: Roses with flavour and full-service support

In Heist, Northern Germany – part of one of the largest contiguous tree nursery regions in Europe – you’ll find Helmut Röttger Baumschulen. For over 50 years, this family-run nursery has grown high-quality roses and perennials for the professional green retail sector. What sets them apart is their wide range of roses from leading breeders – including David Austin®, Flower Carpet® (Noack) and the unique Taste of Love® collection.

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Hortinex GmbH: Smart, commission-free horticulture platform with AI support

The German company Hortinex GmbH is making its debut at GrootGroenPlus this year. Based in Bersenbrück, Hortinex launched a digital B2B platform tailored to the professional horticulture industry. It allows growers to present their products – from ornamental plants to machinery – without paying any commission. Buyers register for free and gain direct access to prices, stock levels and supplier contact details.

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TTO Willem becomes Boomkwekerij Nutrival

As of June 25, 2025, TTO Willem will continue under the new name Boomkwekerij Nutrival. This new name — a combination of Nut, Tree, and Nutrition — highlights the direction the family business has taken in recent years: breeding and cultivating high-quality nut and fruit trees for the professional market.

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In the spotlight: Plant Discovery at GrootGroenPlus 2025

Plant Discovery from Bree, Belgium, will exhibit at GrootGroenPlus for the first time in 2025. The company, led by John Casters, specializes in Italian-origin plants grown and finished in Belgium – mainly multi-stem trees and large container plants. “We aim to offer something different from what everyone else is growing,” says Casters.

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In the spotlight: Plantsoen at GGP 2025

Plantsoen from Hamont-Achel, Belgian Limburg, is one of the youngest participants at Groot Groen Plus 2025. Since its establishment in 2021, the company grew in a short time into a serious player in perennials and ornamental grasses. With a strong focus on its own cutting production and genetic quality, Plantsoen supplies wholesalers, fellow growers and larger garden centres.