What Marginpar does

Marginpar BV is a Dutch specialty cut flower grower and exporter founded in 1988 and headquartered in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. The company cultivates over 120 varieties of summer cut flowers across 16 farms spanning 460 hectares in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, producing approximately 300 million stems annually with a workforce of roughly 4,000 employees. Its core technology and competitive position rest on exclusive proprietary plant varieties developed through long-term co-development partnerships with breeders — notably the Clematis Amazing® series (under which Marginpar supplies 99.9% of all cut Clematis worldwide), the Eryngium Questar® series (~85% of Dutch auction Eryngium sales), and the Astrantia Star® series — supported by a multi-country African production model whose complementary climates enable consistent year-round supply of season-bound European summer flowers.

Marginpar's commercial model is a hybrid B2B wholesale operation. The majority of flowers are traded through the Dutch flower auction system (Royal FloraHolland, Veiling Rhein-Maas, Plantion) and processed at Marginpar's Aalsmeer facility adjacent to Royal FloraHolland before distribution, providing quality consistency for auction and direct customers. Layered on top of the auction channel is a direct sales partnership network spanning North America (Holex, Hilverda De Boer, FleuraMetz), Europe (OZ-Hami, Van der Plas, SuperFlora, MM Flowers), and Asia (RFH China, Classic Japan), serving professional florists, floral designers, and wholesale distributors who want distinctive, high-vase-life specialty cuts rather than commodity volume. Pricing is determined by auction market dynamics and individual partner agreements; the company holds KFC Silver/Gold, MPS-ABC/SQ/GAP, GlobalG.A.P., and 100% FSI certifications (March 2026) across all farms, and operates under a Japanese-inspired Kaizen/Hamuka continuous-improvement management culture.

Name

Marginpar

Legal name

Marginpar BV

Website

https://marginpar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Marginpar is a Dutch specialty cut flower grower founded in 1988 that cultivates 120+ summer flower varieties across 16 farms in Africa, producing 300 million stems annually for professional florists and wholesalers worldwide via Dutch auctions and direct sales partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cut Flowers / Floriculture

NAICS

Floriculture Production (111422), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Floriculture (Cut Flowers) (AFAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vegetative Propagation (Cuttings, Clonal Forestry, Tissue Culture) (AFAMADAE)

Keywords

• Cut flower cultivation
• Summer flower varieties
• Floriculture wholesale
• Flower auction supply
• Specialty flower breeding

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalsmeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cut Flower Sales via Dutch Auctions: Majority of flowers are traded through Royal FloraHolland (Aalsmeer, Rijnsburg, Naaldwijk), Veiling Rhein-Maas, and Plantion in the Netherlands. Flowers are processed at Marginpar's Aalsmeer facility next to the auction, ensuring consistent quality before distribution to auction and direct customers.
2. Direct Sales to Partners: Direct sales partnerships with companies including Holex, Hilverda De Boer, FleuraMetz (North America), OZ-Hami, Van der Plas, RFH China, Classic Japan, and retail partners like SuperFlora and MM Flowers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marginpar grows, breeds, and supplies over 120 varieties of exclusive summer cut flowers from a network of 16 own and partner farms across Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and the Netherlands. The company specializes in proprietary flower series developed through long-term breeder partnerships, including Clematis Amazing®, Eryngium Questar®, and Astrantia Star® lines. Flowers are processed and quality-controlled at the Aalsmeer facility adjacent to the Royal FloraHolland auction before distribution to global wholesale and auction partners.

Product overview

Marginpar is a Dutch flower grower and exporter offering over 120 varieties of summer cut flowers grown across 17 farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and the Netherlands. The product portfolio is organized around branded series and individual varieties, with flagship exclusive series including the Clematis Amazing® series (produced exclusively by Marginpar, supplying 99.9% of all cut clematis globally), the Eryngium Questar® series (accounting for 85% of Dutch auction Eryngium sales), the Astrantia Star® series (where Marginpar is market leader), and Hypericum. Additional product lines span Delphinium (Bella Andes, Guardian Lavender, Triton), Scabiosa (Scoop™ series), Gypsophila (Xlence®, Million Daisy™), Achillea, Helleborus, Phlox, Astilbe, Polianthes, Solidago, Agapanthus, Aster, Sanguisorba, Craspedia, Jatropha, Gloriosa, ornamental grasses (Pennisetum, Panicum, Chasmanthium), and foliage/filler flowers (Talinum, Daucus, Ammi, Bupleurum, Echinacea, Justicia, Ptilotus). Marginpar also publishes the Floral Trends 2026 Report by Mike Boerma and The Story of M. magazine as thought-leadership sub-brands. The company operates through direct sales partners (Holex, Hilverda De Boer, FleuraMetz, OZ-Hami, Van der Plas, RFH China, Classic Japan) and major Dutch flower auctions (Royal FloraHolland, Rhein-Maas, Plantion), with logistics handled by Kuehne+Nagel and De Winter Logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clematis Amazing®: Exclusive series of Clematis cut flowers - Marginpar produces 99.9% of all cut clematis available globally. Introduced in 2006 with first variety Blue Pirouette, new varieties added yearly.
• Eryngium Questar®
• Astrantia Star® series

Products and services

• Clematis Amazing® Series An exclusive series of cut-flower Clematis varieties (Vienna, Tokyo, London, Paris, Madrid, Blue Pirouette, and others) developed with J. van Zoest B.V. Marginpar produces 99.9% of all cut Clematis available worldwide and supplies it year-round. Minimum vase life requirement of 10-14 days.
• Eryngium Questar® Series An exclusive series of ornamental thistle (Eryngium) cut flower varieties (Aquarius, Magnetar, Scorpius, Orion, Supernova, Gemini, Sirius) developed with Kwekerij Sinnich B.V. Marginpar produces approximately 85% of all Eryngium sold through Dutch flower auctions.
• Astrantia Star® Series An exclusive series of Astrantia cut flower varieties (Billion Star®, Billion Star® XL, Star® of Africa, Roma®, Star® of Love, Star® of Desire) developed with breeder R. de Jong. Marginpar is the global market leader in Astrantia cut flowers.
• Hypericum Cut Flowers Cut flower Hypericum varieties (Tomato Flair®, Sisu Charm, Sisu Flirt) originally introduced by Marginpar to the African continent in partnership with H. & B.R. van den Bosch B.V. Marginpar was the first supplier of Hypericum outside the Dutch production season.
• Delphinium Bella Andes Series Delphinium Bella Andes Azure and Bella Andes White cut flower varieties developed in partnership with Valleflor SA (Ecuadorian breeder with own tissue culture laboratory), suitable for weddings and special occasions.
• Delphinium Guardian Lavender Delphinium Guardian Lavender cut flower variety developed in partnership with Ball SB, a global breeder with presence in 20 countries on six continents.
• Scabiosa Scoop™ Series A series of Scabiosa cut flower varieties including Bon Bon Scoop™ Maraschino, Dark Cherry Scoop®, French Vanilla, and Focal Scoop™ Bicolor Pink, developed in partnership with Danziger.
• Astilbe Vision Series Astilbe Vision cut flower varieties (Vision Inferno, Vision in Pink) developed in partnership with Van Veen. Marginpar succeeded in growing cold-loving Astilbe commercially in Africa, passing the 1 million stems mark in early 2021 and doubling by early 2022.
• Sanguisorba Red Dream® Sanguisorba Red Dream® cut flower variety developed by B.D. Flowers (Jan Star), grown on Kenyan and Ethiopian farms making Sanguisorba year-round available. Awarded 2nd place in the Glass Tulip awards 2022.
• Agapanthus Cut Flowers Agapanthus cut flower varieties including Gletsjer (developed by Agrofleur/Kitty de Jong), Eyfori Blue, and Poppin' Star (developed by De Wet Plant Breeders), serving summer flower specialist demand.
• Aster Cut Flowers Aster cut flower varieties including Dark Milka, Flash, Teeny Tiny® Series (Blue, Pink), and Double Date Series, all developed by Nachtvlinder B.V. (Peter and Gerda Akerboom) and grown in Kenya.
• Polianthes Series Polianthes cut flower varieties (Elle Pink, Elsa Blush, Elvy Ivory) developed by breeder Aletta Berbee, grown in Tanzania at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Gypsophila and Limonium Cut Flowers Gypsophila Xlence® and Gypsophila Million Daisy™ varieties (developed with Danziger) plus Limonium Safora Series (Lilac, Dark Blue), Limonium Skylight, and Limonium Scarlet Diamond grown on Marginpar's KS Farm in Kenya.
• Helleborus and Phlox Cut Flowers Helleborus Classic Series (Classic One, Classic Grace) developed by R. de Jong, plus Helleborus Bella Belles and Phlox varieties including Icecap and Pink Eyes (developed by Bartels Best/Goos Bartels).
• Achillea and Solidago Cut Flowers Achillea Neonglow Series (Ember, Moon), Achillea Anna, and Solidago Carzan Glory cut flower varieties, with Solidago developed by Danziger.
• Ptilotus Matilda Ptilotus Matilda cut flower variety developed by Benary, featuring genetically strong and distinctive characteristics with high uniformity and remarkable shelf life. Marginpar translated the genetics into a cultivation concept suitable for niche cut flowers.
• Specialty Filler and Grasses Cut Flowers Specialty cut flower varieties including Craspedia Paintball™ Pop (Danziger), Jatropha Firecracker (Tanzania), Gloriosa Superba Simba Fifty Shades, Pennisetum Black Fox (R. de Jong), Panicum Warrior, Chasmanthium Latifolium 'Mantis', Talinum 'Long John' (R. de Jong, prize-winning), Daucus Carota 'Dara', Ammi Visnaga 'Casablanca', Bupleurum Griffithii, Echinacea Purpurea, and Justicia Ceviche.
• Floral Trends 2026 Report Annual floral trend report curated by renowned floral designers (Mike Boerma 2026, Hanneke Frankema 2025, Nicu Bocancea 2024, Joseph Massie 2023), showcasing Marginpar flower varieties in trend-setting floral arrangements. The report inspires florists to specify Marginpar varieties in their designs.
• The Story of M. Magazine 26/27 Marginpar's biannual print and digital inspiration magazine for florists featuring floral design trends, growing practices, quality insights, sustainability stories, and behind-the-scenes content from the floriculture chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of all Eryngium sold through Dutch auctions comes from Marginpar
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• J. van Zoest B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint breeder of Clematis Amazing® series. Jan van Zoest and Marginpar developed Clematis as a cut flower after a decade of research. Marginpar produces 99.9% of all cut Clematis available worldwide.
• Kwekerij Sinnich B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint breeder of Eryngium Questar® series with Peter and Diana Sinneger. Partnership began in early 1990s. Marginpar produces 85% of Eryngium sold through Dutch auctions.
• H. & B.R. van den Bosch B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the first Hypericum breeders and owner of the Flair series. Partnership for nearly 30 years. Marginpar introduced Hypericum as a cut flower on the African continent.
• R. de Jong (Ron de Jong)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of Astrantia Star® series and other varieties (Talinum 'Long John', Helleborus Classic series, Pennisetum Black Fox). Exclusive varieties grown by Marginpar.
• Nachtvlinder B.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily breeders specializing in Asters. Marginpar grows Aster Dark Milka, Aster Flash, Teeny Tiny series, and Double Date series in Kenya.
• BerbeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of Polianthes varieties. Marginpar grows Polianthes Elle Pink, Elsa Blush, and Elvy Ivory in Tanzania at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• DanzigerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge breeder providing Solidago, Gypsophila Xlence®, Craspedia Paintball™ Pop, and Scabiosa varieties to Marginpar.
• Van VeenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeders of Astilbe. Marginpar successfully grows cold-loving Astilbe in Africa through specialized cultivation research, reaching 1 million stems in 2021 and doubling by 2022.
• B.D. Flowers (Jan Star)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecent addition to breeding team. Their Sanguisorba now grows on Kenyan and Ethiopian farms, making Sanguisorba year-round available. Sanguisorba Red Dream® won 2nd place Glass Tulip 2022.
• Agrofleur (Kitty de Jong)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of Agapanthus Gletsjer. Kitty specializes in summer flower breeding with economic, ecological, and sociological considerations.
• Ball SBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal breeder present in 20 countries on six continents. Responsible for Delphinium Guardian Lavender variety.
• De Wet Plant BreedersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African breeders Andy de Wet and Quinton Bean developed Agapanthus Poppin' Purple for Marginpar.
• Future PlantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned perennial breeders for 25+ years. Partnership for Astrantia Roma® grown on Tsanga Flora partner farm in Zimbabwe.
• Bartels Best (Goos Bartels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of Phlox Pink Eyes and other varieties. Family began cultivating cut flowers in 1934; Goos resumed breeding in 2016.
• Valleflor SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian breeder and grower in Quito region. Provides Delphinium Bella Andes White and Azure with own tissue culture laboratory. Founded 1996 with 350+ employees.
• BenaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of Ptilotus Matilda with genetically strong, distinctive product. Marginpar translated genetics into cultivation concept suitable for niche cut flowers.
• ChrysalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorking on best nutrition and care tips for Marginpar products. Testing and optimizing flower nutrition on a daily basis.
• De Winter LogisticsminorOthersLogistics partner for distribution from Marginpar's facility in Aalsmeer to customers in the Netherlands.
• Kuehne NagelminorOthersLogistics partner for export and customs clearance from Africa, handling international flower transportation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Danziger: Israeli-based flower breeder and producer with global operations supplying Gypsophila, Scabiosa, Solidago, and other cut flower varieties (including to Marginpar). Comparable breeding-led proprietary model and multi-country production for global florist markets.
• Royal Van Zanten: Dutch-based breeder and producer of cut flowers (chrysanthemums, lilies, lisianthus, solidaster) sold globally through similar auction and direct channels. Comparable proprietary variety strategy and multi-country production footprint make it the closest direct peer to Marginpar.
• Hilverda De Boer: Major Dutch-based cut flower distributor and direct partner of Marginpar. Directly comparable as a global specialty cut flower trader, though operating as a distributor/buyer rather than as a grower.
• Dümmen Orange: Global Dutch-headquartered breeder and propagator of cut flowers, potted plants, and bedding plants with proprietary genetics. Directly comparable in proprietary-variety strategy, global grower base, and B2B distribution through Dutch auctions and direct florist channels.
• Selecta One: German-headquartered breeder and young-plant producer with a strong cut flower and potted plant portfolio. Comparable in proprietary genetics strategy, European auction distribution, and global direct florist customer base.
• Benary: German-based flower seed breeder (Ptilotus, Begonia, etc.) and long-term breeding partner to Marginpar. Comparable breeding IP focus and florist-targeted proprietary varieties, though Benary is more seed-focused than Marginpar's cutting production model.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Flowers: Global flower seed and breeding business owned by Syngenta Group, serving professional cut flower and bedding growers worldwide. Comparable proprietary genetics pipeline and B2B grower customer base, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader crop scope than Marginpar.
• Sakata Seed: Japanese-based global seed company with a substantial flower and ornamental portfolio serving professional growers internationally. Comparable in proprietary variety development and global B2B distribution to floriculture growers, though with a much broader vegetable seed business.
• Ball Horticultural Company: Large US-based horticulture company covering breeding, production, and distribution across ornamental and cut flowers via Ball SB and PanAmerican Seed. Wider portfolio than Marginpar but directly comparable in breeder-partner-grower model and global distribution.
• PanAmerican Seed: US-based wholesale flower and ornamental seed breeder (part of Ball Horticultural) supplying professional growers globally. Comparable breeding-led IP model serving cut flower and ornamental growers, though seed-only versus Marginpar's cutting-focused production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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