Visitors
Why you should definitely put a visit to PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt in your diary.
Autumn Fair 2026
Program
There’s plenty to see and do at the fair. Sign up for a guided tour of the floor or for a unique presentation of products that deserve your attention.
Wednesday, August 26
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KVBC Guided novelties tour
Register for this fair moment.
Michael Perry's Botanical Banquet
Take a seat at Michael Perry's table, where plants are the main course. Discover his favourite varieties, hear surprising stories and pick up inspiring ideas in this fun and interactive session. Seats are limited, so reserve your place.
Michael Perry's Guided tour
Join Michael Perry for a guided tour across the show floor and discover the plants everyone will be talking about. From exciting new introductions to hidden gems, Michael shares his top picks and the stories behind them. Register for this fair moment.
Best Market Innovation | Guided tour
Join a guided tour of the Best Market Innovations and discover the stories behind the selected entries with a member of the jury. Gain insights into the innovations, the jury's evaluation process, and the trends that make these products stand out.
Michael Perry's Social Media Masterclass
Discover how to turn plants into content that gets noticed. Michael Perry shares practical tips, creative ideas and the latest social media trends. A must for garden centres and anyone looking to grow their online reach.
Plantarium Green Future HUB
Assortment for 2030: How future-proof are the novelties being introduced? Attend the discussion where Vakblad voor De Boomkwekerij speaks with assortment experts, breeders, propagators, growers, and licensing agencies.
Green Retail awards | Award Ceremony
Join the Green Retail Awards ceremony as the winners of Best Novelty and Best Market Innovation are revealed
Network drink
Meet visitors and exhibitors during this informal networking event. No registration required, just drop by!
Thursday, August 27
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Plantarium Green Future HUB
By 2030, healthy plants must be cultivated residue-free and virtually emission-free. Is that possible with the assortment we currently know? Attend the discussion, where Vakblad voor De Boomkwekerij speaks with representatives from breeding, growers, trade, and industry organisations.
KVBC Guided novelties tour
Register for this fair moment.
Michael Perry's Botanical Banquet
Take a seat at Michael Perry's table, where plants are the main course. Discover his favourite varieties, hear surprising stories and pick up inspiring ideas in this fun and interactive session. Seats are limited, so reserve your place.
Michael Perry's Guided tour
Join Michael Perry for a guided tour across the show floor and discover the plants everyone will be talking about. From exciting new introductions to hidden gems, Michael shares his top picks and the stories behind them. Register for this fair moment.
Plantarium Green Future HUB
Assortment for 2030: Climate-Resilient What does climate change mean for the nursery stock assortment? Should we promote the rise of 'exotics' or rather curb it when looking at biodiversity? Attend the discussion, where Vakblad voor De Boomkwekerij speaks with an ecologist, assortment experts, and growers.
Michael Perry's Social Media Masterclass
Discover how to turn plants into content that gets noticed. Michael Perry shares practical tips, creative ideas and the latest social media trends. A must for garden centres and anyone looking to grow their online reach.
Visitor’s Favourite award ceremony
Be there as the Visitor's Favourite is announced. Discover which product captured the most votes from visitors and takes home this prestigious Green Retail Award.
At PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt you will find:
- A wide range of growers from all over Europe
- A complete assortment for garden centers and wholesalers
- Small, specialized niche growers with unique products
- All known concept growers
- Suppliers for large-scale retail
Exhibitors
TOGETHER WITH PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt
- Also takes place the GROEN-Direkt sample fair - Where garden centers buy directly from 5000 lots from 500 growers
Furthermore, PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt is known for:
- The introduction of all kinds of market innovations and novelties
- The free, welcoming and well catered reception, exclusively for trade audience
- Excellent accessibility in the heart of the nursery area
Coming to PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt:
- Buyers of garden plants
- Garden centers, retail and wholesale from across Europe
- Growers also visit this important networking and trade venue
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt takes place twice a year:
- A Spring Edition in early February
- An Autumn Edition in late August
- Both traditionally mark the beginning of the garden plant buying season
- In addition, GROEN-Direkt organizes 30 sample fairs, including a novelty inspection organized by PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt during the Summer days fair in June.
Visit
Without distraction, discover all types of growers at PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt: from hidden gems in the market and concept growers to major retail suppliers. At the adjacent GROEN-Direkt, you can optionally shop directly. The focus is on bringing together buyers and suppliers of garden plants, which promises an efficient visit. Trade visitors register for free.
Have questions?
Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or visit our website. We will be happy to help you!