U-pick farm Dahliatuin Zeelanddahlia.nl

Nestled in Heinkenszand, Zeelanddahlia.nl is a dedicated dahlia garden and flower wholesaler run by a family with over 56 years of passion for cultivating these vibrant blooms. With more than 450 dahlia varieties, the garden offers a unique self-picking experience where visitors can cut their own bouquets directly from the field. The self-pick season runs from the end of July until the beginning of October. The specific monthly schedule is as follows: the garden is open for self-picking every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM from July 15th to October 1st. Additionally, a special annual open garden event takes place on the last Saturday and Sunday of August. For those who wish to visit on a weekday morning, an appointment can be made by phone to ensure the garden is open. During the open season, the garden is also open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The garden is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please note that the garden is closed outside of the main season in July and August. The dahlia tubers themselves are available for digging up and purchase by appointment only during the second week of October.

What visitors say

This acclaimed dahlia garden, run by multiple Dutch champion Frans Sturm, is consistently praised as one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands. Visitors are captivated by hundreds of vibrant dahlia varieties, often described as a “colorsplendor” and a “delight to the eye,” which successfully challenges any perception of dahlias as old-fashioned. Frans, his wife Ineke, and daughter Miranda are deeply passionate about their work, cultivating these magnificent blooms and readily sharing their extensive knowledge and practical tips. The collection is not only beautifully presented, but customers also appreciate the opportunity to provide input on future varieties. Many patrons enjoy visiting the garden and frequently order dahlia tubers, which are typically delivered as a neat selection of good quality, allowing them to cultivate these stunning flowers in their own gardens.

However, a notable exception to this positive feedback involves one particularly disappointing experience. A customer reported receiving an order where the dahlias were diseased (with gall) and almost all the tubers were broken at the neck. This issue was compounded by a lack of restitution or satisfactory solution, leading the customer to declare they would never order from the nursery again.

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