About us
About us
More than 40 years ago the family Könst by that time growing carnations, started breeding alstroemeria. These efforts have resulted in an exciting assortment of varieties in a wide range of shapes and colours. Our Alstroemeria varieties can now be found in professional nurseries, all over the globe. We export to more than 30 countries. Könst Alstroemeria is now one of the leading companies in breeding and multiplying alstroemeria. Famous varieties were Rio, Wilhelmina, Napoli, and nowadays Himalaya, Firenze and of course Hot Pepper.
To be less depended on only one crop we started ten years ago with breeding pot/garden varieties of Alstroemeria and more recent Zantedeschia. Our activities take place in two nurseries. Only 5 km from the Aalsmeer flowerauction in Nieuwveen, Holland you can find our office and 2 ha greenhouse.
Office and greenhouse in Holland
In 2007 close to Bogota in Colombia, in the biggest production area of alstroemeria in the world we raised our nursery Flores la Serena. Located at 2600 m above sealevel this place enables us to develop the best varieties for the South American market.
greenhouses at Flores la Serena
Both locations have a labaratory at its disposal. Our staff has a high level of knowledge in multiplying alstroemeria plants in tissue culture, free of virus and any other disease. Today, almost 100% of our plant material comes from meristem culture. This procedure ensures the grower of strong and healthy plant material. Also in the multiplication of Zantedeschia we are getting more and more experienced
labaratory in Holland
When the alstroemeria young plants leave the Breeding Division, they are potted and placed in a fully computerised and climate controlled greenhouse. Our greenhouse consists of a number of sections, through which the young plants must proceed step-by-step until they are ready for delivery to the customer.
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Youngplant production in Holland
Also on both locations in Holland and Colombia we test new varieties by checking vaselife and selling cutflowers of new varieties to the market. So florists and consumers can be assured of good quality flowers.
We are constantly working to improve our varieties. And, our professional staff, is working hard to constantly improve our product range. By integrating feedback from our customers from testfacilities in France, Brazil, Colombia, and Japan we have been able to implement an important step in our product development. This progress is confirmed by the ever increasing share of our varieties found on major Alstroemeria markets.
If you are growing Alstroemeria or plan to do so in the future, we at Könst Alstroemeria will be happy to welcome you as a customer with a guarantee of full sales service!
