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Webshop I think a lot of you have already met flowers from South America (Colombia) and of course we hope you like them! But behind every flower and where we are sourcing them from is a story, one I’d like you to tell…

Sustainablity You may have seen that we have some certificates for our flowers and now we are thrilled to announce that we’ve gained another organic certificate: SKAL biocontrol. This means that we can sell our flowers and plants under the NL-BIO-01 label. How cool!

Sustainability Hi! Do you care about the environment as much as we do? Then our webshop is the right place for you! Especially for the sustainable florist, and for everyone who cares about the world. We also offer organic flowers that are better for the bees, and the planet!

Inspiration We all use Leather fern occasionally, but I think we all agree that the 3 weeks of transport doesn’t work in favor for the quality. We have now changed our travel plans! Now, they're sunbathing in Spain and will be coming over to you in just 3 days. Shorter transport means less fuel consumption, which directly contributes to a reduced carbon footprint. It's a win for us, a win for you, and, most importantly, a win for the planet.

Webshop We are expanding our horizons with delivering flowers directly to you, a lot of you already met our South America stock but now we would love to introduce you to Hoek flowers South Africa too. A place not just known for its safari and coastal drives but also for their flowers! Here at Hoek, we are so excited to start this new project. We’ve teamed up with around 80 of the best flower farms of South Africa, a country where flower growing is not just a business, but a passion!

Webshop Hi florist! We understand that sifting through our wide assortment of flowers to find the perfect ones can be quite the undertaking. And it’s not only that. Also, the countdown of 15 minutes after adding a product to your basket can be stressful. “What if I see another product I prefer to buy after the timer runs out?”, or “What if there is a better priced alternative?”. Questions you might ask yourself while buying. Fortunately, there is a ‘life hack’ to prevent all of this. We’re excited to introduce you to our nifty “Favorites” feature. Designed with your ease in mind, this feature will make your floral exploration through our 3.000 items wide flower stock much easier. How? Read more below.

Tips & Tricks These flowers are famous for their big, colorful blooms that look like lots of tiny butterflies. They’re perfect for adding something special to any bouquet or flower arrangement. Whether you're a pro florist or just starting out, it's hard not to love Hydrangeas. But did you know there's more to these flowers than just how pretty they are? Let's find out more

Inspiration We know that choosing the perfect green flowers for a wedding can be challenging. Once selected the right varieties and color variations, it for sure is a great way to add a unique touch of beauty and color to your arrangements. Seasonal availability, the different shades of green as well as the varieties that are available in this color can be quite overwhelming. Therefore, we’re here to help you out!

Inside Hoek Drive along the coast of France's Cote d'Azur & Italy's Riviera dei Fiori, a romantic destination. See Monaco harbour & snowy mountains, feel the warm January sun. Italian tunes play, inspiring dreams of sunsets, olives, & red wine. On your way to San Remo for stunning Ranunculus fields.

Webshop Hoek flowers aims to inform you about our sustainability certifications and their impact on people and the environment. Together, we strive for a more sustainable flower chain.

Tips & Tricks In this blog post, we'll show you how to care for peonies, so your Peonies will ‘pop’ open even prettier and faster, because we all know that Peonies can be extremely frustrating when they won’t open, right? They may be the It-flower, but they do play hard to get... Uh I mean open.

Sustainability In a game-changing move that's set to redefine the floral industry, Hoek Flowers steps up its sustainability efforts. For the first time, we're introducing reusable, pink flower boxes - an eco-friendly packaging solution entirely made from recycled materials, redefining the packaging norms in the flower market.

Tips & Tricks One of the most popular summer flowers… Dahlia! These flowers come in the brightest colors, coolest shapes and best of all: a real eye-catcher in every bouquet or floral arrangement. Although Dahlias are beautiful, they are very delicate and most of the time damaged after transport. In this blog post we will discuss the best way to prep your Dahlias and give them that extra love-boost.