π Celebrating 40 years of dedication! π On November 1st, our colleague Rik marked 40 years of service β becoming the fifth team member to reach this milestone! π Even after four decades, Rik shows no signs of slowing down. He remains sharp, critical, and always open to innovation and improvement. Thank you for your commitment and passion over all these years! π
πΈ Last chance to visit the CNB Lily Days in Lisse! πΈ Today is the final day to see our beautiful selection on display β a wide range of LAs, Orientals, and pollen-free varieties. Weβre proud to announce that our Falmarin (LA Pollenfree) has won 1st prize! πβ¨
π± Lily harvest has begun! πΈ The first bulbs from our own fields have been lifted and are currently being processed. Thanks to the favorable growing season, the bulbs look strong and healthy β promising excellent quality for the season ahead πͺ
In the coming period, the bulbs will be prepared for forcing and export, ready to grow into beautiful lilies all around the world.
πΈ Follow our socials to stay updated on the progress throughout the harvest!
π· 40 jaar geleden begon Wijnand bij De Jong Lelies, en al sinds 1987 leidt hij ons met passie en toewijding. Vandaag vieren we niet alleen zijn jubileum, maar ook de groei die hij samen met het team mogelijk maakte. Bedankt Wijnand, en gefeliciteerd met dit mooie mijlpaal! π
π· 40 years ago, Wijnand joined De Jong Lilies, and since 1987 he has been leading us with passion and dedication. Today we celebrate not only his anniversary, but also the growth he has made possible together with the team. Thank you Wijnand, and congratulations on this wonderful milestone! π
Our rooftop may not be blooming, but something great is growing up there: 192 solar panels! With this sustainable investment, we now generate a large part of our own energy. Most of it goes straight into keeping our lily bulbs fresh and cool βοΈ
β¨ A dream transfer and a special naming moment! β¨ In early July, a beautiful lily from our collection was officially named by none other than Lily Yohannes. After an impressive season with Ajax Women, sheβs now making a dream move to top club Olympique Lyon! π«β½
The lily will proudly carry her name: βYohannesβ. A special moment for Lily β and for us as a company.
Wishing you all the best in France, Lily. Weβll be cheering you on! πΈ
πΈβ¨ A Special Moment at the National Lily Summit in Niigata π―π΅
On June 26β27, the National Lily Summit in Niigata 2025 brought together lily professionals from across Japan and the Netherlands under the theme: βLily of Hope β Toward the Next Generation.β
With inspiring talks by Mr. Rian Vletter (Vletter & Den Haan) and Mr. Hiroshi Kubo, as well as valuable discussions on the future of the lily industry, the summit was filled with inspiration, innovation, and international exchange ππ¬
We are proud to share that during this event, one of our own lilies was officially named: van Gogh β a bright yellow lily from the LA-hybrid group π
It was an honour to be part of this meaningful moment, surrounded by passion for lilies and a shared commitment to the future of our industry
We are excited to announce that the official Liber Lilies website is live! Step into the world of pollen-free beauty and find everything you need to know about our pollen-free lilies, along with the latest news and developments.
Visit www.liberlilies.com and get inspired!
Liber Lilies is a collaboration between De Jong Lelies and @royalvanzanten_flowerbulbs
Weβre ready for the Dutch Lily Days! πΈπ We have the honor of kicking off this inspiring event with a great program lined up for our guests. π€β¨
Our doors will be open through Friday, June 6, and weβre excited to showcase a wide range of lilies from our own breeding πΏ Weβre especially proud of our LA-hybrids and pollen-free varieties, including the beautiful Liber Lilies (pollen-free Orientals) πΈ
We are looking forward to welcome you in the coming days! πππ»
Kom langs, wandel op je gemak tussen de bloemen, stel je vragen en ontdek hoe deze prachtige bloemen worden gekweekt. Een leuk en leerzaam uitje voor jong en oud! We zien je graag in de kas!
The lilies in the greenhouse are developing well and growing beautifully! πΈπ±The start of the Dutch Lily Days is just over 4 weeks away.
We are honored to open the Dutch Lily Days Tuesday, June 3rd, and we canβt wait to welcome you! πCome and discover the most beautiful blooming lilies! #dutchlilydays #DJLupdate #spring #flowers #lilies #lilium...
Our two-year scales made it through the frosty nights like champs β the crop is looking fantastic! πͺπ±
Planting conditions for the lilies were perfect this season, and everything is now in the ground. After a sunny and dry period, a bit of rain would be more than welcome! βοΈπ§οΈ
Zaterdag 5 april doen wij mee met Kom in de Kas! π±πΈ Kom gezellig langs en bewonder onze kassen. Er is koffie, thee en limonade voor de kinderen βοΈπΉ Ook verkopen we prachtige leliebollen, waarvan de opbrengst naar het goede doel gaat: zwembad De Weid in Andijk πββοΈ Voor de kids is er een springkussen π€ΈββοΈ en een foodtruck voor de lekkere trek ππ Tot dan! π
Praktische info: π Adres: Kerkepad 28, Andijk β° Tijd: Van 10:00 tot 16:00 uur
