# Dutch horticultural industry and heritage > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-horticultural-industry-and-heritage > Updated: 2026-09-03T08:03:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Dutch horticultural sector is characterized by both modern commercial innovation and the preservation of historical practices. Recent commercial developments include the introduction of new plant varieties by Kolster BV, such as Clematis Magical Milou and Eryngium Magical Red Thunder, some of which have received Green Retail Awards nominations. Additionally, the sector is expanding its organic offerings, with Plantion introducing Skal-certified organic bouquets branded as ‘Bloemenhofke’ using recycled packaging. Parallel to these commercial advancements, efforts are being made to honor horticultural heritage. In Lisse, research is examining the legacy of specialized bulb institutes that integrated theory and practice to advance cultivation knowledge. Meanwhile, in Zeeland, the restoration of the Kloetinge estate garden is underway with provincial support to preserve historic plant borders associated with the ‘New Gardening’ movement. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Horticultural heritage and garden restoration in the Netherlands Reports highlight the historical significance of bulb cultivation institutes in Lisse and the restoration of the historic Kloetinge estate garden in Zeeland, Netherlands. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/horticultural-heritage-and-garden-restoration-in-the-netherlands ### 2026-08-26: Dutch horticultural companies introduce new plant varieties and organic bouquets Dutch companies Kolster BV and Plantion are advancing horticultural offerings through new plant varieties and the introduction of Skal-certified organic bouquets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-horticultural-companies-introduce-new-plant-varieties-and-organic-bouquets --- Cite as: Dutch horticultural industry and heritage. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-horticultural-industry-and-heritage