Seduce your customers with hydrangea stories. Week 19
8 May 2023
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Seduce your customers with Hydrangea stories
We enjoy finding and matching the meaning of plant names to their character, personality, and appearance… Let’s take, for example, the more or less hidden meanings of Hydrangea paniculata names (the following associations are our private creations, not the official standard).
For example, ‘Graffiti’ is associated with something unconventional, it is an expression of rebellion and creative expression. And this is how Hydrangea ‘Graffiti’ “behaves” – it is not subject to conventions, it dresses itself in the colors it wants, regardless of others. A bit of green, aquamarine, and pink underlined with pure white? Of course, why not! Unconventionally, to stand out from the crowd, to surprise.
Or the well-known variety ‘Limelight’, whose name puts it in the bright light of lamps, attracts attention, breaks out of the darkness… Is there anyone who will pass by ‘Limelight’ without noticing it? It doesn’t matter if it’s single, in a pot on the terrace, or in a group, it always has a ‘wow’ effect! Large, numerous flowers and a healthy appearance prevent you from looking away!
A bit of freshness is hidden in ‘Little Fresco’, because “fresco” in Portuguese means freshness. In addition, it has an artistic, hidden name, because “fresco” means a mural, a painting on a wall. Both translations fit perfectly – ‘Little Fresco’ is as fresh as a spring breeze and the first blades of grass breaking through the soil, and is a small, living work of horticultural art.
We can go on… let’s take ‘Polar Bear’. I remember the first time I saw this variety at an exhibition (many years ago), I was struck by the impressive size and pure whiteness of the flowers. Like a polar bear in the snow 😉
‘Skyfall’ is the perfect name for a variety that from the very beginning almost overwhelms with the beauty and abundance of flowers that cover the shoots, and leaves, and dominate everything around. In addition, they have an exciting shape and dry nicely on the shoots, creating a durable, winter decoration.
We suggest spicing the above with a bit of ‘Vanille-Fraise’, which looks just like it’s called, i.e. strawberry sorbet with vanilla cream, and add a summer refreshment in the form of celadon, fresh ‘Mojito’.
On a more serious note, our list includes “must-have” varieties of Hydrangea paniculata and some less-known but equally beautiful ones in P9, P12, P14, and even C5!
Order, pick up, replant to larger containers, and … seduce your customers with Hydrangea stories.
The minimum order depends on the size of the plants:
- P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
- P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
- P14, C2 -> 50 pcs / variety
- C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety
FAQ:
How should I make my order?
Complete the “order” column in the attached Excel file and send it to info@hoogenraadplant.nl. Do not change the content of the file, just enter the number of plants ordered. In the email, provide the company name, contact details, and the expected date of receipt of the order – this will help us plan work in the nursery.
When will my order be confirmed?
Every order we receive is confirmed within 48 hours (working days). If during this time you do not receive an email from us, check your “spam” and “offers” or call us.
When can I pick up my order?
We adjust the dates of orders to meet your needs, so report the date of the planned collection 2 weeks in advance (February-April – 3 weeks in advance). This will facilitate the timely, efficient, and correct preparation of plants and their careful packaging.
Pickup of orders is possible from 12 September 2022 till 12 May 2023.
I’m a new customer, when do I have to pay?
We accept cash payments, credit cards, and bank transfers to our bank account based on a pro forma invoice before picking up your order. Pre-payment includes 100% of the order value. After making the payment, please send us confirmation of the transfer because it accelerates the preparation of the plants for pickup.
Contact us to find out more about our offer:
info@hoogenraadplant.nl
+31 (0) 318 57 16 65
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Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen bv
Rijksweg 30a | 6744 WB Ederveen, NL
tel. +31 (0) 318 571665
info@hoogenraadplant.nl