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Two continents. One standard.

For over a century, we at Klaver Flowers have been combining Klaver Flowers cultivation expertise with international clout. As a family-owned business with two cultivation sites—in the Netherlands and Ethiopia—we operate as a single integrated system. Drawing on this combination, we supply top-quality Lilium, Gypsophila, Limonium, Statice (Limonium sinuatum), Craspedia, and Moluccella. Always according to fixed specifications, with consistent quality and reliable availability. This way, you can be sure you’ll get exactly what was agreed upon—every single delivery.

So you can be sure your delivery will be consistent, meet specifications, and come with no surprises.

Two locations, one standard

Lily Cultivation in the Netherlands
Our greenhouse in Heerhugowaard is where our company began. Here, we grow Lilium generations of expertise and Lilium a strong focus on quality and innovation. Through continuous improvement and investment in cultivation techniques and process control, we ensure a uniform product that meets strict specifications.

Summer Flowers in Ethiopia
At our location in Hawassa, we take advantage of the ideal climate for the large-scale cultivation of summer flowers. Here, we achieve stable, efficient production of summer flowers, with year-round availability and consistent quality as our guiding principles.

By combining Dutch cultivation expertise with the scale and climate advantages of Ethiopia, we operate as a single integrated system. This allows us to deliver our flowers as promised—day in and day out.

The people behind Klaver Flowers

With 34 full-time and 23 part-time employees in the Netherlands and more than 2,000 in Ethiopia, our team ensures quality. These are our key people - if only there was room for everyone on the site (believe us, we tried!).

  • Gert-jan Klaver

    CEO

  • Lydia Klaver

    CFO

  • Danny Koppes

    COO

  • Robin Oudshoorn

    Sales

  • Jesse Bergsma

    Cultivation Specialist

  • Rosalie van Hettema

    Team leader

  • Tristram Wherry

    Team leader

  • Daniel Ropelski

    Team leader

  • Gulilat Bekele

    Farm Manager

  • Samson Wendatir

    Onderhoud en Beheer

  • Belete Yohannes

    Production Manager Field

  • Frezgi G/Hiwot

    Office manager

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How it began

In 1907, "Grandpa Klaver" laid the foundation for our family business. Our father and uncle specialized in forcing lily bulbs. In early 2000, we - Gert-Jan and Lydia, brother and sister - took over the business. We expanded to Ethiopia, where we grow summer flowers in addition to lilies. With guts and skill, we have grown into a reliable partner in the flower world.

Where we are now

Today we operate from two locations: a unique 14-hectare greenhouse in the Netherlands for lilies, and a 120-hectare production farm in Ethiopia for summer flowers. With a dedicated team, we are among the largest suppliers in the sector. We are the market leader in Limonium in Ethiopia and the largest Gypsophila producer in Africa.

Africa's largest Gypsophila grower

Ethiopia's largest Limonium grower

Largest contiguous greenhouse in the Netherlands

FSI compliant; internationally certified

Our horizon

Growth never stops. With R&D at our core, we are constantly improving our varieties, cultivation methods, packaging, and sustainability. We invest in genetics, growing conditions, and our people—ensuring our flowers remain at the forefront, while prioritizing people and nature.

We are looking for a

Production
Team Leader

Heerhugowaard

Bring your knowledge to Klaver Flowers, because together we achieve more! Ready for the next step?

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