FLORIUM
FLORIUM is a Ukrainian direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, founded in 2008 and operated by LLC 'FLORIUM SERVICE', that sells live plants, Dutch-imported flower bulbs, seeds, seedlings, and garden supplies to home gardeners, landscape designers, and wholesale buyers across Ukraine.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersHlyboka, Ukraine
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What FLORIUM does
FLORIUM (ФЛОРИУМ) is a Ukrainian direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform specializing in live plants, seeds, bulbs, and garden supplies, founded in 2008 and operated by LLC 'FLORIUM SERVICE' (ООО 'ФЛОРИУМ СЕРВИС'). The company is headquartered in Hlyboka, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, and serves home gardeners, professional landscape designers, and wholesale buyers across Ukraine through its website florium.ua. The legal entity operating the marketplace carries identification code 42819810.
The platform lists approximately 5,000 plant varieties spanning flower bulbs and tubers imported directly from Dutch suppliers (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, amaryllis, alliums, and exotic varieties), herbaceous perennials (peonies, hostas, phlox, irises, daylilies, and others), fruit seedlings (blueberry, raspberry, grape, kiwi), branded rose collections (Kordes, Tantau, Meilland, McGrady), tree and shrub seedlings, vegetable and flower seeds, indoor plants, and supporting garden tools and supplies. The technical stack comprises a self-serve Magento-style e-commerce storefront with LiqPay payment integration, order tracking via Viber and Telegram bots, and a documented four-level human quality inspection process applied to each plant before shipment.
The business operates a multi-channel revenue model: retail unit-level plant sales (one-time purchases priced from 1 UAH for seeds to 300+ UAH for premium bulbs, with progressive volume discounts up to 15%), a dedicated wholesale department offering bulk pricing for professional landscapers and resellers, and the Floriki cashback loyalty program (1 Florik = 1 UAH). The company also sells the Florium Profi private-label fertilizer line. Marketing is driven by an active content blog (90+ articles), a 200,000+ subscriber email newsletter, social media communities on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, seasonal promotional campaigns, and a user-generated content program. FLORIUM claims to have served over 200,000 customers since inception and positions itself as one of the first dedicated plant e-commerce stores in the Ukrainian market. No institutional investors, PE/VC backing, or parent holding company are referenced in available source materials; ownership appears founder-led and bootstrapped.
FLORIUM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FLORIUM
- Legal name
- ООО "ФЛОРИУМ СЕРВИС"
- Website
- https://florium.ua
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FLORIUM is a Ukrainian direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, founded in 2008 and operated by LLC 'FLORIUM SERVICE', that sells live plants, Dutch-imported flower bulbs, seeds, seedlings, and garden supplies to home gardeners, landscape designers, and wholesale buyers across Ukraine.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FLORIUM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Plant Nursery and Garden E-commerce
- NAICS
- Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424930)
- SIC
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Landscape Plant & Nursery Stock Wholesalers (Grower-Wholesalers) (AFAGAHAM)
Keywords
Where FLORIUM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hlyboka
- HQ country
- Ukraine
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FLORIUM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Retail Plant Sales: Direct sales of flower bulbs, seeds, seedlings, shrubs, trees, and garden supplies to end consumers through their e-commerce platform. Products are sold as one-time purchases with pricing per unit/pack. Includes both seasonal and year-round product categories.
- Wholesale Bulk Orders: Dedicated wholesale department offering bulk pricing for larger orders of bulbs and planting materials, targeting professional landscapers and nurseries.
- Loyalty Program (Floriki): Cashback bonus system where customers earn 'Floriki' points (1 Florik = 1 UAH) on purchases, redeemable as discounts on future orders, driving repeat purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single unit pricing with volume discounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
FLORIUM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FLORIUM operates an online plant nursery and garden-supply marketplace (florium.ua) selling flower bulbs and tubers imported directly from Dutch suppliers, herbaceous perennials, fruit and rose seedlings, ornamental shrubs and trees, vegetable and flower seeds, indoor plants, and supporting garden tools and supplies. Customers across Ukraine place orders through the self-serve e-commerce storefront, with delivery handled by Nova Poshta, Ukrposhta, and a personal courier service, complemented by a wholesale department for bulk buyers and a loyalty cashback programme called Floriki.
Product overview
FLORIUM is an online marketplace for plants and garden supplies in Ukraine, operated by LLC 'FLORIUM SERVICE'. The platform functions as a multi-vendor marketplace connecting buyers with multiple sellers, while FLORIUM itself acts as a direct importer of Dutch flower bulbs. The core product portfolio consists of flower bulbs and tubers imported from the Netherlands (including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, amaryllis, alliums, and many exotic varieties), perennial herbaceous plants (peonies, hostas, phlox, irises, and more), fruit seedlings (blueberries, raspberries, grapes, kiwi), rose seedlings across multiple branded collections (Kordes, Tantau, Meilland, etc.), tree seedlings, shrub seedlings, seeds (vegetables, flowers, herbs), indoor plants, and garden tools and supplies. The company also operates a proprietary loyalty program called 'Floriki' (bonus cashback system) and a dedicated wholesale department for bulk buyers. Approximately 5,000 plant SKU listings are maintained, sourced from Ukraine, the Netherlands, and other European and Asian suppliers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Florium Profi: Own-brand fertilizer product line sold in the garden tools and fertilizer category.
- Floriki (Флорики)
Products and services
- Flower Bulbs and Tubers from Holland Seasonal and year-round flowering bulbs and tubers imported directly from Dutch suppliers, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, lilies, amaryllis (hippeastrum), muscari, fritillaria, allium, colchicum, anemones, Dutch irises, ranunculus, premium and landscape-mix collections, and additional exotic and exclusive varieties for home gardeners and professionals in Ukraine.
- Herbaceous Perennials (Многолетники) Herbaceous perennial plants for Ukrainian gardens, including peonies, phlox, hostas, daylilies, irises, astilbe, asters, geranium, sedum, lavender, ornamental grasses, monarda, leucanthemum, achillea, salvia, dicentra, echinacea, ferns, hellebores, campanula, heuchera, geum, and anemones.
- Fruit Seedlings (Саженцы плодовых) Fruit-bearing shrubs, bushes, and vines for home gardens, including blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, strawberry, grape vines, edible honeysuckle, hazelnut, cranberry, gooseberry, aronia, actinidia, kiwi, and berries on stems (штамбе).
- Rose Seedlings (Саженцы роз) Rose plants in multiple varieties including rose sets, standard (штамбовые) roses, climbing roses, border/patio roses, floribunda roses, hybrid tea roses, groundcover roses, and branded collections from Kordes, Dekoplant, Tantau, Meilland, and McGrady.
- Tree Seedlings (Саженцы деревьев) Tree stock for garden and landscape use, including deciduous trees, ornamental trees, coniferous trees, dwarf trees, and fruit trees.
- Shrub Seedlings (Саженцы кустарников) Decorative and flowering shrubs including hydrangea, rhododendron, lilac, hibiscus, rosehip, elderberry, and exclusive bush varieties for Ukrainian gardens.
- Seeds (Семена) Seeds for vegetables, flowers, herbs, and grasses, including garlic, onion sets, flower seeds, vegetable seeds, potato seeds, seed kits, and grass seeds, sourced from domestic and international manufacturers with Dutch varieties available.
- Indoor and Microgreen Plants (Комнатные растения) Indoor bulbous houseplants and microgreen growing kits for home cultivation, targeting Ukrainian households interested in year-round indoor gardening and edible microgreens.
- Garden Tools and Supplies (Садовый инвентарь) Supporting products for plant care sold alongside FLORIUM's plant assortment, including orchid supplies, fertilizers (including the Florium Profi own brand), garden tools, bulb baskets, plant protection products, substrates and peat, cover materials and agrofiber, and gardening books.
- Floriki Bonus Loyalty Programme In-house loyalty cashback system where customers earn Floriki points (1 Florik = 1 UAH) on purchases, redeemable as discounts on future orders through their personal account on florium.ua.
- Wholesale Orders (Оптовые заказы) Dedicated wholesale department offering bulk pricing for larger orders of bulbs and planting materials, serving professional landscapers, nurseries, commercial growers, and resellers across Ukraine.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3-year plant survival guarantee for qualifying varieties under proper care conditions
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use FLORIUM
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FLORIUM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
FLORIUM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Dutch Nurseries (Netherlands Suppliers)coreDirect sourcing partnerships with verified Dutch (Holland) nurseries for flower bulbs and perennials. FLORIUM imports bulbs directly from Netherlands, ensuring authentic varieties and high European quality standards. These are described as the core supply partnerships enabling their product assortment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights4 records
FLORIUM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Park Seed: US-based online seed and plant retailer with a long heritage. Comparable as a multi-category DTC horticulture retailer covering seeds, bulbs, and live plants.
- K. van Bourgondien: Long-standing Dutch-bulb wholesaler/retailer selling tulips, daffodils and perennials direct to consumers in North America. Comparable as a Dutch-import bulb specialist with DTC e-commerce.
- Burpee: Iconic US-based online retailer of seeds, plants, and garden supplies. Comparable product breadth (seeds + live plants + tools) and D2C e-commerce positioning to FLORIUM.
- Breck's: North American online retailer of Dutch-imported flower bulbs and perennials. Directly comparable assortment, sourcing model, and seasonal catalog approach to FLORIUM.
- Bakker: Dutch-origin online retailer specializing in flower bulbs, perennials, and garden plants shipped across Europe. Directly comparable to FLORIUM's Dutch-sourced bulb assortment and DTC delivery model.
- White Flower Farm: US online nursery selling perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and garden supplies via catalog and web. Comparable as a high-quality, content-rich DTC plant retailer with strong brand heritage.
- Spring Hill Nurseries: US online nursery offering perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and specialty plants direct to consumers. Comparable assortment breadth and seasonal DTC catalog model.
- Gardener's Supply Company: US online retailer of garden supplies, tools, and live plants. Comparable mix of consumables (tools, fertilizers) and live plants sold through a single DTC e-commerce destination.
Regional players
- GreenMarket.ua: Ukrainian online retailer of seeds, seedlings, and garden supplies serving the same Ukrainian market as FLORIUM. Comparable regional competitor in the same niche.
Broad incumbents
- Amazon (Plants & Seeds Category): Global generalist marketplace that lists seeds, bulbs, and live plants from third-party sellers. Comparable as the dominant horizontal e-commerce channel competing with FLORIUM's specialized assortment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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FLORIUM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FLORIUM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FLORIUM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FLORIUM
What does FLORIUM do?
FLORIUM operates an online plant nursery and garden-supply marketplace (florium.ua) selling flower bulbs and tubers imported directly from Dutch suppliers, herbaceous perennials, fruit and rose seedlings, ornamental shrubs and trees, vegetable and flower seeds, indoor plants, and supporting garden tools and supplies. Customers across Ukraine place orders through the self-serve e-commerce storefront, with delivery handled by Nova Poshta, Ukrposhta, and a personal courier service, complemented by a wholesale department for bulk buyers and a loyalty cashback programme called Floriki.
Is FLORIUM a public or private company?
FLORIUM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FLORIUM founded?
FLORIUM was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FLORIUM based?
FLORIUM is headquartered in Hlyboka, Ukraine, in the Europe region.
How does FLORIUM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Retail Plant Sales are the primary driver. The others are wholesale Bulk Orders and loyalty Program (Floriki).
Who are FLORIUM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Park Seed, K. van Bourgondien, Burpee, Breck's, Bakker, White Flower Farm, Spring Hill Nurseries and Gardener's Supply Company. GreenMarket.ua is listed as a regional player. Amazon (Plants & Seeds Category) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does FLORIUM have an API?
No public API is recorded for FLORIUM.
What industry is FLORIUM in?
FLORIUM's product category is Online Plant Nursery and Garden E-commerce. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAIAB, Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers), with a secondary code of AFAGAHAM, Landscape Plant & Nursery Stock Wholesalers (Grower-Wholesalers). Its NAICS code is 44424 and its SIC code is 5200.