Sjaak van Schie

Sjaak van Schie BV is a reliable and sustainable supplier of high-quality hydrangeas. Since 1980, they have grown from 1.2 hectares of carnations to nearly 70 hectares of hydrangeas in the Netherlands and Portugal, becoming Europe's market leader in young plants.

Sjaak van Schie BV has been synonymous with quality since 1980. What began with just 1.2 hectares of carnations has expanded into an impressive 70 hectares of hydrangea cultivation across the Netherlands and Portugal. By continuously improving and specialising, they have secured their place as Europe's leading supplier of young plants. Join us as we take a closer look at this remarkable company.

From carnations

to hydrangeas

The Van Schie family were already growing fruit and flowers some 100 years ago. Just like his grandfather and father, Sjaak was fascinated by horticulture. At the age of 23 he bought a 1.2 hectare plot of land to grow carnations. In 1999 the carnations were replaced with hydrangeas: “A lot of people were not willing to risk it, because it’s not an easy crop,” says Sjaak. “If you make a mistake at the start of the cultivation, the plant will still remember it two years later. But I love that challenge.”

Family business

Sjaak is constantly growing the business further, both in the Netherlands and in Portugal, and is setting up a cultivation operation in Uganda. His son Roel van Schie joined the board in 2018. He is focusing on Netherlands, while Sjaak is focusing on Portugal.

Listening and translating

Salesmen Arjan and Sjoerd know both the product and the customer inside out. They’re only happy if expectations are exceeded. That fits perfectly with Van Schie’s vision, confirms Roel: “ Our production is customer-oriented. That means that we constantly listen to and think along with the customer. We translate that into the production. 80% of our success is based on preparation - the results follow naturally.”

Sustainable cultivation

Sustainable production is very important at Sjaak van Schie BV. They feel they have a responsibility for the environment and the surroundings. The plants are grown sustainably, with a minimum of crop protection products. A lot of the water in the nurseries is also reused. This environmentally-aware approach is reflected in their MPS certifications, amongst other things.

Exclusive range: Hy-pe

Hy-pe is the hydrangea at its best. The hydrangea has been a popular indoor and outdoor plant for years. Sjaak van Schie BV supplies hydrangeas in special shapes and colours under the name Hy-pe. The name Hy-pe references the hydrangea and the plant's Portuguese origin. ‘Pe’ means ‘at the foot of’ in Portuguese - a nod to the company’s nursery in Portugal.

Exclusivity is guaranteed, which makes Hy-pe so irresistible for anyone looking for novel products. Hy-pe thereby has everything required to make it a true sensation. A hydrangea that distinguishes itself from all other hydrangeas. A taupe-coloured pot, a stylish label and exclusive sleeve mean that the exceptional hydrangeas from Hy-pe stand out even more!

Sjaak van Schie BV is constantly looking for exceptional varieties. They regularly discover new varieties that deserve the Hy-pe name.

View our assortment of Hype

Future of Sjaak van Schie

What does the future hold for Sjaak van Schie BV? They are focusing on sustainable, colourful and hopefully vigorous healthy growth. And above all, Sjaak van Schie BV will remain an accessible family business, because that is perhaps what they are most proud of.

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