About us

Since 1992 the Hibiscus Working Group – four renowned Hibiscus growers and the breeding company Agriom – has been jointly developing Sunny Cities varieties. The current range comprises around twenty varieties, all of which branch well, produce a lot of buds per branch, flower lavishly and for a long time, and have good shelf life.

Our most recent selection programme focuses on the development of varieties that can be grown under southern climate conditions and that are set for sale on the South European market. In this context we set up trial fields at the nursery of our member Piante Keicher in Latina in Italy. Our efforts are resulting in a new line of Sunny Cities varieties, the first of which are Amalfi, Funchal, Lucca, Sabaudia and Sorrento.

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Besides this climate-specific breeding work the Hibiscus Working Group makes constant efforts to develop varieties for normal, small and large pot sizes, and also standard Hibiscus trees.

Participating nurseries

The Hibiscus Working Group comprises four renowned breeders supported by Agriom.

Peeters Potplanten

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Contact: Arjan Peeters
Website: www.peeterspotplanten.nl

Koolhaas Kwekerijen

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Contact: Martin Hoogenboom (Vireõ)
Website: www.koolhaaskwekerijen.nl

Kwekerij Groenhof

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Contact: Marco van Koppen
Website: www.kwekerijgroenhof.nl

Piante Keicher

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Contact: Dieter Keicher
Website: www.piantekeicher.com

Agriom

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Support in breeding and selection
Contact: Jan ten Brinke
Website: www.agriom.nl

Sunny Cities Hibiscus

Characteristics

Some of the specific characteristics of the Sunny Cities Hibiscus:

  • Little risk of bud drop
  • Perpetual flowering
  • Excellent branching
  • Good keeping quality
  • Lavish flowering
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Grower-friendly varieties

Hibiscus plants need a lot of water, so they must be planted in soil with a high moisture-retention capacity whose structure won’t be adversely affected by large doses of water and will retain a sufficiently high air content. The heating temperature may be reduced for short periods of time. The pot temperature should be more or less the same as the heating temperature.

 

Hibiscus plants tolerate large amounts of light and also enjoy direct sunlight. Screening may be required only to adjust climate conditions. Fertilisation should be based on accurate measurements of the pH and EC during irrigation and should include extra doses of specific trace elements. Hibiscus plants may need extra growth regulation during their development, depending on the climate conditions.

Our varieties

All our varieties are protected by Plant Breeders’ Rights.
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Sales and support

For commercial inquiries and support:

International contacts and
Technical support

jan

Jan ten Brinke
jan.ten.brinke@agriom.nl
+31 6 5582 6262

Sales in
South-Europe

dieter1

Dieter Keicher
piantekeicher@gmail.com
+39 (0)773 208220

Contact

  • Coöp. Hibiscus Werkgroep
  • Achterweg 58a
    1424 PR De Kwakel
    The Netherlands
  • info@hibiscus-sunnycities.nl
  • +31 (0)297-344078

A4 Amsterdam – Den Haag: take the Aalsmeer (N201) exit.
Take the N201 towards Aalsmeer, follow the ring road around Aalsmeer, go through the Waterwolftunnel, and then follow the N201 to its intersection with the N231 (Legmeerdijk). Turn right towards Kudelstaart / FloraHolland. Follow the N231 for about 4.5 km until you reach a location 100 m after the BP petrol station. Turn right and then left onto: Achterweg. After 1 km on the right hand.

A2 Utrecht – Amsterdam: take the Vinkeveen (N201) exit.
Follow the N201 towards Vinkeveen past Mijdrecht and Uithoorn, turn left direction Kudelstaart, FloraHolland onto the N196. Follow the N231 for about 4.5 km until you reach a location 100 m after the BP petrol station. Turn right and then left onto: Achterweg. After 1 km on the right hand side.

News

COME TO SEE HIBISCUS SUNNY CITIES AT FLOWER TRIALS 2024

De Kwakel, April 2024 – During the Flower Trials June 11 – 14, 2024 our doors are open for you. Please, feel welcome at our showhouse and greenhouses at Achterweg 58a in De Kwakel. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:00-18:00 h. Friday: 08:00-16:00 h. For more information and online registration: www.flowertrials.com. At Flower Trials 2024 we give ...

NEW SUNNY CITIES: HIBISCUS BILBAO AND HIBISCUS PALERMO

De Kwakel, January 2024 – The Hibiscus Werk Groep is thrilled to present two new hibiscus varieties: BILBAO and PALERMO. These two varieties perform outstanding under South-European climate conditions. Bilbao and Palermo are commercially available in 2024. Bilbao has soft white flowers with a red/pink almost fluorescent heart that attracts the eye. Palermo has bright ...

PLAN YOUR VISIT: 13 – 16 JUNE 2023 FLOWER TRIALS AT AGRIOM

De Kwakel, April 2023 -During the FlowerTrials® 2023 our doors are open for you. We present the newest developments in breeding Hibiscus. Please, feel welcome at our showhouse and greenhouses at Achterweg 58a in De Kwakel. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:00-18:00 h. Friday: 08:00-16:00 h. For more information and online registration: www.flowertrials.com.    

NEW SUNNY CITIES HIBISCUS VARIETIES FOR SOUTH EUROPE ON THE HORIZON

Latina, November 2018 – Breeding company Agriom from De Kwakel selected 12 hibiscus varieties from the cloning trials at Piante Keicher in Italy for the Hibiscus Group at the end of November. After a second, extended test phase, part of the new varieties will become available to South European growers in 2020. “They are all ...