At Hortensia France we produce hortensia’s exclusively in a 14cm pot to maximize efficiency and offer the best value to our customers.
Hortensia France has over 34.000 cubic meters of cooling facilities to overwinter the entire production – a key element to produce a high quality product.
To ensure the best quality we work with machinery that is specifically designed for the production of hortensias.
EC and pH are measured once a week; these figures are used to decide the type and amount of fertiliser to be applied. Scouting for insects is carried out on a weekly basis to assist us in the pest control.
Flowering buds are analysed from the end of August onwards to determine the moment when the plants must be moved into the temperature controlled cold-stores. These production protocols are based on many years of Hydrangea growing experience and the Hydrangea crop is continuously monitored by tracing and tracking.
Through its intensive and historical collaborations with the Institute for Research and Seeds (IRHS), Hortensia France works closely together with the main players in greater Angers area concerning plant biology (INRAE, Agro Campus, and the university of Angers). Hortensia France is also a member of the Végépolys Vallée which certifies its collaborative research projects. The company’s Research & Development projects are partly subsidized by the Pays de la Loire Region and the European Union. All in all, Hortensia France is doing everything to develop its knowledge of the biology and cultivation methods of hydrangea’s.
The protection of our employees and the environment is a major concern for us. Since 2008, we have been a certified member of MPS, an international environmental standard for horticultural production, and currently enjoy a level ‘A’ status. To go further, we are also committed to an eco-design approach to carry out the analysis of the production life cycle of our hydrangea’s. This project is led by CNPH-Piverdière with the support of O2m Lab, a research and innovation office in CSR impacts.
We are always looking for new colleagues to help us produce the best hortensia’s. Are you interested in seasonal or permanent work? Don’t hesitate and apply directly online, or call +33 2 41 69 51 10.
If you want to apply online, please click on the button below and leave your personal information together with a copy of your ID card, insurance card, bank card (RIB), and if possible your CV. After you completed the online form you’ll receive an email confirmation with more information.
Experience is one such factor, but there is more. These include:
This results in the assortment below.
This picotee variety with red edge contains such dark green leaves that they are almost black. The unusual flowers stand out beautifully. Truly a promising find from the 2023 breeding.
In 2023, HOKO breeding launched hydrangea macrophylla Rana. This deep red variety has beautifully strong flowers in a striking colour. Branching is good and the stems are sturdy. A breeding product we expect a lot from.
The pink and blue HOKO varieties are sold under the label Forever & Ever. The genetics of HOKO breeding have been discovered by the breeders of this variety to be stable, uniform and flowering, as well as containing the continuous-flowering traits that make the brand known to consumers across Europe.
The wavy petals are a reflection of the sea's foam heads. Bright white, strong flower and deep dark green leaves: that's white waves!
The colour change in the wavy petals take you back to sunsets during holidays. A strong hydrangea with striking flowers and beautiful deep dark green leaves.
The wavy petals with the hint of green of the Bayview never get boring. And that's just as well because this hydrangea is strong, changes colour and has beautiful green leaves.
Soft and bright pink with wavy petals. An eye-catcher for your garden with the special gift that Seaside takes your mind with ease to those perfect balmy summer evenings.
A low, compact hydrangea with pink or blue bulbs full of tiny flowers on sturdy branches, which turn to beautiful deep red within a few months.
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We are always looking for new colleagues to help us produce the best hortensia’s. Are you interested in seasonal or permanent work? Don’t hesitate and apply directly online, or call +33 2 41 69 51 10.
