Ethereal beach blooms 🐚🌸 How do you transform an empty beach into a breathtaking wedding setting? Sylvia Hartmann Design shows how! She created voluminous floral arrangements, complemented by individual stems placed directly into the sand. Varieties such as Clematis Amazing® Sofia and Kansas are grouped together, while tall stems of Delphinium Guardian Lavender and Delphinium Bella Andes White are set at soft angles to create a natural, effortless look. A dreamy backdrop for unforgettable wedding moments. 🔗 Explore more: https://bit.ly/49hSVEk Concept, organisation, floral design, decoration: Sylvia Hartmann Tall ship: Regina Maris Amsterdam Photography photoshoot 1: Fotowerk by Steffi Photography photoshoot 2: Ansgard Struck #weddingflorals #bridalbouquet #weddingblooms #floraldesign
Marginpar
Farming
Aalsmeer, North Holland 6,090 followers
A unique product of nature, signed by our people.
About us
“A unique product of nature, signed by our people" Marginpar has been producing unique cut flowers for over 30 years, resulting in a wide range of more than 100 products. Thanks to our own farms and partner farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe (and thus a variety of climates), we are able to produce most flowers all year round. Marginpar stands for high quality and exclusive varieties. Together with our breeders, we deliver unique, innovative products that provide florists with a competitive edge.
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https://www.marginpar.com
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- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Aalsmeer, North Holland
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- production, import, creation, flowers, breeding, cut flowers, and summer flowers
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Sierteeltstraat 29
Aalsmeer, North Holland 1431 GM, NL
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Nanyuki , KE
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Addis Ababa, ET
Employees at Marginpar
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Recently we welcomed Dutch press on our Kariki Naivasha farm in Kenya. To show how we work and what important steps we take in matters like IPM, water management and our Hamuka culture. Thank you Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland, Margot van Hout and Anne Van Der Wal for making this happen and sharing our story to the world.
🌹Vorige week mocht ik drie journalisten begeleiden op persreis naar Kenia. Onze sector staat de laatste tijd onder druk, zeker als het gaat om bloemen uit het buitenland. Maar terwijl de kritiek groeit, zetten kwekers in Afrika juist mooie stappen op het gebied van innovatie, duurzaamheid en sociaaleconomische ontwikkeling. Een paar voorbeelden waar we tijdens de reis bij hebben stilgestaan: 👉De sector in Kenia biedt aan 200.000 mensen directe werkgelegenheid. Omdat zij op hun beurt zorgen voor familie en vrienden, profiteren indirect ruim 1 mln Kenianen van de sector. Meer dan de helft van deze medewerkers is vrouw - wat direct bijdraagt aan hun economische zelfstandigheid en maatschappelijke positie. 👉Op milieuvlak wordt er hard gewerkt aan oplossingen om chemische gewasbescherming te beperken. Veredelaars werken aan sterkere, weerbaardere rassen en kwekers werken volgens Integrated Pest Management (IPM), wat kortgezegd betekent: biologische oplossingen eerst, chemie alleen als het echt niet anders kan. Plagen als de Afrikaanse fruitmot worden inmiddels zelfs volledig chemievrij beheerst. 👉Certificering is in Kenia geen discussie maar een vanzelfsprekendheid. Iedereen die exporteert, moet aan minimale standaarden voldoen. Zo kunnen we samen stappen zetten en deze meten. 🌱 Ik ben trots om te zien wat deze sector betekent voor zoveel mensen wereldwijd en hoe het keer-op-keer uitdagingen weet te tackelen💪 *** 🌹Last week I had the privilege of accompanying three journalists on a press trip to Kenya. Our industry has been under pressure lately, particularly when it comes to flowers sourced from abroad. But while criticism grows, growers in Africa are making real strides in innovation, sustainability and socio-economic development. A few examples we reflected on during the trip: 👉The flower sector in Kenya provides direct employment to 200,000 people. Because they in turn support family and friends, over 1 million Kenyans indirectly benefit from the industry. More than half of these employees are women — directly contributing to their economic independence and sociatal position. 👉On the environmental front, significant work is being done to reduce chemical crop protection. Breeders are developing stronger, more resilient varieties, and growers work according to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) — which, simply put, means: biological solutions first, chemicals only as a last resort. Pests like the African False Codling Moth are now being managed entirely without the use of chemicals. 👉Certification in Kenya is mandatory. Everyone who exports must meet minimum standards. This allows us to make progress together and measure it. 🌱 I'm proud to see what this industry means to so many people around the world, and how it continues to rise to challenges time and time again💪
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Great story by Thursd. about the Kenya Flower Council. Quote: “One of the most underreported sustainability succes stories in global agriculture”. We are proud to be KFC Gold & Silver certified, more people should know what the KFC stands for. Thank you Arnold Wittkamp for sharing this story 🙌
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮. Most people have no idea what goes into producing them. Kenya is not just a supplier. It is a model. The Kenya Flower Council has spent nearly 30 years building certification standards — worker welfare, environmental protection, pesticide transparency — that many other producers still haven't fully matched. They supported a French food safety agency investigation into pesticide exposure in floriculture. Proactively. Before being asked. That is not the behavior of an industry hiding something. That is an industry trying to lead. When critics talk about flowers from far away, they almost never talk about the 500,000+ jobs in Kenya's flower sector. The certified farms. The women who earn a livable wage growing roses in the Rift Valley. The growers are actively reducing their footprint year after year. The story of Kenyan flowers is not a sustainability problem. It is one of the most underreported sustainability success stories in global agriculture. No flowers, no future — and no future for the people who grow them, if we keep telling the wrong story.
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Seaside Wedding ⚓🌊🐚 Step into a romantic journey with extraordinary floral arrangements, white sails and an endless horizon. Sylvia Hartmann embraced the beauty and challenges of a wedding on a tall ship, creating a story where true love meets the untamed spirit of the sea. The result feels romantic, expressive and adventurous. "With good energy and a bit of wild spirit, every project turns into pure joy" says Sylvia Hartmann. Curious to see more of this mesmerising photoshoot? 🔗 Explore more: https://bit.ly/49hSVEk Concept, organisation, floral design, decoration: Sylvia Hartmann Tall ship: Regina Maris Amsterdam Photography photoshoot 1: Fotowerk by Steffi Photography photoshoot 2: Ansgard Struck #weddingflorals #bridalbouquet #weddingblooms #floraldesign
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New in our assortment! 🌟 Agapanthus Poppin' Star is a wonderful addition to our Agapanthus range. Its rounded umbels are filled with star-shaped florets in a rich violet hue. It pairs beautifully with soft pastels or bold, contrasting shades. Available in stem lengths of 50, 60 and 70 cm, with 10 stems per bundle. What is your first impression of this variety? 🔗 Explore more: https://bit.ly/3OQMMrU #Agapanthus #newvariety #cutflowers
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Refined elegance 🤍✨ Hanneke Frankema created this gravity-defying design by attaching glass tubes to pieces of metal wire, carefully secured into a sculptural base. Long stems of Delphinium Triton Lavender follow the vertical lines of the wire, enhancing the sense of height. The blooms bring a soft, elegant touch that stands out beautifully in this floral art piece. What do you think of this tall, sophisticated design? Floral design: Hanneke Frankema Photography: Nico Alsemgeest For DPK Floral Magazine #Delphinium #floralart #floraldesign
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Lavender abundance ✨ Delphinium Triton Lavender is one of the latest additions to our assortment. The strong stems are filled with beautiful double-flowered blooms that open up generously. The Triton Lavender adds volume, texture and a touch of romance. Perfect for luxurious garden-style arrangements. Could this be a valuable addition for you? 🔗 Explore more: https://bit.ly/4dXqfDX #Delphinium #gardenstyleflowers #cutflowers #floralinspiration
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We are pleased to see the first ever Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) Annual Report published. FSI has been bringing growers, traders, retailers and civil society organisations together since 2013 to make responsible sourcing and production more consistent and more measurable across the sector. This first report makes that shared work visible, including the progress made in 2025 and the direction set by the FSI 2030 Strategy. It is also a proud moment for us to see one of our colleagues on the cover. For Marginpar, that image reflects what this work looks like in practice: outdoor growing, year-round, and the daily choices we make to look after soil, water, biodiversity and the people behind our flowers. This report is full of interesting insights, but what stands out most is the progress the sector is making together. For example, responsibly produced volumes reached 79% in production and 74% in trade and retail, moving the sector closer to FSI’s 2030 goals. And it is a useful reminder of what sits behind all this work. Did you know that in Kenya alone, the flower industry employs around 100,000 people, and supports an estimated 500,000 dependants? Read the full report via www.fsi2030.com None of this is “finished”. Sustainability is long-term work, and it only moves when the supply chain moves together. We are glad to be part of FSI’s membership and collaboration, and we encourage anyone working in floriculture to read the report. Thank you to the FSI team and all members who contributed. #FSI #Floriculture #Sustainability #ResponsibleFlowerGrowing #Transparency #ESG
We are very excited to share something special: the very first Annual Report of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This report marks an important milestone. It is the first time we bring together our journey, our progress, and the direction we are heading, supported by a growing group of forward-looking and committed FSI members across the global floriculture sector. It offers a clear overview of how sustainability in floriculture has evolved, the role FSI plays as a collaborative platform, and the concrete steps we are taking together on key topics such as responsible sourcing, environmental impact, and social conditions. Most of all, this report reflects a shared journey. A journey we are on together with our members, partners, and stakeholders, working towards a more sustainable and future-proof sector. A big thank you to all FSI members for your continued support, engagement, and contributions. This report would not have been possible without you. We hope that everyone with an interest in sustainability in floriculture will take the time to read it. Read the full report here: www.fsi2030.com
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This stunning arrangement by Max van de Sluis is like a breath of fresh air. Max covered the base with the delicate Gypsophila Million Daisy™, creating a soft foundation for an elegant mix of stems. Agapanthus Gletsjer, Polianthes Elsa Blush and Clematis Amazing® Vienna are paired with classic spring blooms like Tulips and Daffodils. The open, light composition allows each stem to shine. What colour palette are you loving this spring? Floral design: Max van de Sluis For DPK Floral Magazine Photography: Robert Modderkolk #Agapanthus #floraldesign #springblooms #floralart #floralinspiration
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Agapanthus Gletsjer, also known as the African Lily. Its long, elegant stems carry a beautiful bulb of small flowers that slowly unfold, revealing their beauty over time. Not without reason, Agapanthus is known as the 'flower of love': from the Greek agape (love) and anthos (flower). Captured in Ethiopia, where the expertise and care of our people bring out its strong and refined character. #Agapanthus #AfricanLily #Ethiopiagrown #cutflowers
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