Quality is our top priority
Our flower bulbs are exported to over 80 countries worldwide. We work with various international logistics partners who specialize in the transportation of flower bulbs. Our team handles all necessary documentation in accordance with phytosanitary requirements, including customs formalities, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and other documents for international shipments. Thanks to this streamlined process, your order of gladiolus corms will arrive on time, planting-ready, and without complications.
Every year, we introduce new and exclusive varieties.
Every year, we introduce new and exclusive varieties. Through our own breeding programs and international collaborations, we continuously develop and test new cultivars. We closely monitor and thoroughly analyze innovative developments, both in our test fields and with our clients worldwide.
In perfect condition and ready for immediate planting
Our state-of-the-art cooling systems are essential for preserving the freshness and vitality of our flower bulbs, from harvest to delivery. Temperature and relative humidity (RH) are measured and monitored daily (7 days a week). This ensures that our bulbs arrive in perfect condition and are ready for immediate planting.
2022
Since October 2022, Gert Sijm has been the CEO of Stoop Flowerbulbs B.V. He is also the CEO of VWS Flowerbulbs B.V. Since then, our sales have been managed through VWS.
2002
Since 2002, we have marketed our products worldwide under the name Stoop Flowerbulbs. We are fully focused on the Business-to-Business (B2B) market, with 95% of our gladiolus production exported to professional flower growers around the globe. With a 70% market share, we are the international market leader in gladiolus corm exports.
1998
In 1998, the company was taken over by three Dutch growers’ associations: Glaco, Everglad, and Horizon. These associations possess extensive knowledge of gladiolus and have developed successful varieties such as Amsterdam, Cartago, Grand Prix, Red Balance, Piet Mohlen, Essential, and Gladdies®.
1968
In 1968, Freek Stoop and his son Gerard founded the company F. Stoop, which further specialized in gladiolus.
How we started - 1933
Our roots date back to 1933, when Freek Stoop started his horticultural business in the Netherlands. In the 1950s, he began trading various types of flower bulbs, with a strong focus on gladiolus—a specialization that still defines our company today.
540 solar panels, 100% green energy
Our warehouse roof is equipped with 540 solar panels that fully meet our electricity needs. This allows us to contribute to a more sustainable flower bulb sector.