The passion for the lily-of-the-valley has been passed down and nurtured for generations, in which craftsmanship and love for the craft blossom time and again.
Since 1889
In the year 1881, C. Eggink Sr. awoke a love of nature with the cultivation of flower bulbs and the March violets. Just eight years later, in 1889, this passion expanded to include the elegant lily-of-the-valley. This marked the beginning of a century-long passion for this exclusive product. In 1910, sons Chris and Jan took over the helm, allowing the company to flourish further under the name ‘Gebr. Eggink’.
We settled in Voorschoten in 1923. In the 1960s, we stopped growing flower bulbs, including the well-known tulip ‘Lucky Strike’, and Koos Eggink focused entirely on growing convallaria. After several moves, including to Sassenheim in 1987, the company was managed by Chris Eggink.
In 2020, Erik Willemse (left) took over and we moved to Voorhout. Chris Eggink (right) has remained actively involved on a daily basis ever since, further strengthening our rich tradition. The synergy of Chris’ years of expertise and Erik’s innovative insights forms the soul of a dynamic and progressive culture within our company. Together, we are committed to providing our customers now and in the future with the very best products.
