PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt Spring Edition next edition date updated
Plantarium|GROEN‑Direkt is a bi‑annual European trade fair for garden plants, held in Hazerswoude‑Dorp. The Autumn edition (26‑27 August 2026) gathers buyers from garden centres, wholesale chains and retailers, as well as growers ranging from large‑scale commercial producers to niche specialists offering unique cultivars. The event also hosts the GROEN‑Direkt sample fair where 5,000 lots from 500 growers are available for direct purchase. Exhibitors showcase a full spectrum of plant categories—annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses—plus related services such as irrigation, fertilisers and garden accessories. Approximately 90 % of exhibitors present environmentally‑focused products, while the remaining 10 % offer complementary services. The fair features market‑innovation zones, novelty displays, and award presentations (e.g., Green Retail Awards). Supporting facilities include free Wi‑Fi, catering, accessible venues, parking, and logistical services for stand construction and dismantling.