From 27 to 30 January 2026, Flanders will once again showcase itself as a leading player in international horticulture at the Internationale Pflanzenmesse (IPM) in Essen. With a strong stand concept, innovative plant novelties and sustainable solutions, it will underline why Flanders has been a fixture at this leading trade fair for decades.

Flanders has been a reliable partner of IPM since 1983 and will continue to play that role in 2026. This year, 33 Flemish exhibitors will make a striking contribution in Essen. The range extends from typical Flemish specialities – such as Ghent azaleas, Flemish laurel and rhododendron – to a wide and up-to-date assortment of green and flowering pot plants, perennials and woody plants. Climate-resistant plants and trees are also part of the range. In addition, Flemish companies will demonstrate their strong position in the field of innovative propagation techniques.

Three joint stands

The modern design with the powerful slogan “WE GROW YOUR WAY” has become the recognisable trademark of the three VLAM group stands.

In halls 2, 6 and 8, the Flemish exhibitors will be presenting themselves at the following locations:

• Hall 2 – Stand B 25, D 26 & D 30 Dataflor, Decock Plants, De Croock, De Vos-Hertschap, John De Wilde, Denis-Plants, Deroose Plants, FlorAmor – Hortinno, Helleborus, Herplant, Joluplant, Labeau Breeders, Plant Select, Vegobel, Siergrassen Gert Gernée, Rudy Raes Bloemzaden.
• Hall 6 – Stand C 26, C 31 & D 26 ADM Greentraders, Aarbomex, Boweco, Boomkwekerij Peers, Jules Block, CS-PLANT, Geert Bogaert, Calle-Plant, Goossens Raf, Heyeveld, Laurica-plants, BK Schepers, Vandamme Sierplanten, Van Poecke & zn.

Hall 8 – Stand D 25, D 26 & D 28 Neyt-Van Sante, Sylva, Van Hulle B&