Powerful Plants, Proven Potential - Evanthia at FlowerTrials

26 May 2025 - De Lier (the Netherlands)

From 10 to 13 June 2025, the ornamental horticulture world will once again burst into bloom during FlowerTrials^®. It’s an inspiring moment of connection, where innovation meets market expertise. This year too, Evanthia is a must-visit in De Lier – the place to be for professionals looking to move forward. At our presentation, you’ll discover strong genetics, smart varieties and creative concepts that contribute to a future-proof assortment.

At Evanthia, breeding is about more than good looks. We focus on varieties with personality – but also resilience, climate-conscious characteristics and technical advantages for growers. In this preview, we highlight two eye-catchers: Strelitzia juncea – a true statement plant with sculptural strength,
and Lavandula Cleo-Patio^® – a compact powerhouse from seed, making lavender production more efficient and more attractive. And that’s just a taste of what’s to come. Visit Evanthia to experience how innovation, visual appeal and strategy come together in a complete portfolio of Pot & Bedding Plants, Tropical Plants and Cut Flowers.

Strelitzia juncea – Bold in form, striking in presence

Sleek, sculptural and incredibly strong: Strelitzia juncea is a true showpiece. This southern beauty combines a minimalist silhouette with maximum impact. The narrow, cylindrical leaves give the plant a near-futuristic look, while the classic bird-of-paradise blooms add an exotic finishing touch.

For landscape professionals and plant lovers, juncea offers multiple benefits:
✔️ Extremely drought-tolerant and robust
✔️ Ideal for large containers, patios and premium landscaping
✔️ Visually stunning and low maintenance

This variety adds elegance and distinction to any high-end collection – from design terraces to luxury outdoor projects. A true statement plant with architectural style and practical appeal.

Discover Evanthia’s Strelitzia range

Lavandula Cleo-Patio^® – Compact excellence, ready for the future

Lavandula angustifolia Cleo-Patio^® Blue combines classic appeal with modern production power. This hardy perennial from seed boasts an exceptionally compact and uniform growth habit, rivaling vegetative varieties – but without the need for growth regulators. With its silvery-green foliage and abundance of bright blue flowers, Cleo-Patio^® is a standout choice for borders, low hedges and patio or balcony pots.

Thanks to its genetic makeup, Cleo-Patio^® is surprisingly efficient in production and transport:

✔️ Naturally compact – no growth regulators needed
✔️ Laser-sharp uniformity – ideal for mass production and promotional sales
✔️ Well-branched – requires fewer seeds per plug

✔️ Transport-tough – retains shape and leaf quality
✔️ Early flowering – overwintered plugs = colour in early spring
✔️ Long flowering period – rich retail presentation

Cleo-Patio^® also offers great flexibility in cultivation planning. Sow in autumn and overwinter the plugs for a strong, flower-rich product right on time for spring sales. No wonder more and more growers are embracing this lavender – and the trade is taking notice. Cleo-Patio^® stands for reliability, visual appeal and commercial efficiency – exactly what today’s market demands.

Find us here – and don’t miss a thing

EVANTHIA LOCATION DURING FLOWERTRIALS^®
Kwekerij Bloem & Tuin
Oudecampsweg 4
2678 KN De Lier, Netherlands

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