Glitter Gladiool is a self-picking flower garden situated on a meadow next to Tuincentrum Steck in Utrecht. This garden cultivates approximately 50 different varieties of flowers, all grown in a nature-friendly manner, meaning they are seasonal, pesticide-free, and locally sourced.
Visitors can self-pick a wide array of flowers, with the selection varying weekly and being most diverse during the summer months. Access to the garden is primarily facilitated through a harvest share subscription, which offers exclusive picking rights from early July through mid to late October. Subscribers can choose between weekly or bi-weekly picking options, allowing them to harvest 20 flower stems per session. While primarily for subscribers, the garden may occasionally open its gates to non-subscribers during periods of abundant blooms. There are also ambitions to extend the picking season to include spring and autumn offerings from 2026.
The experience at Glitter Gladiool includes a guided tour at the start of each season, offering insights into the flowers and harvesting techniques. Subscribers also receive a newsletter detailing current offerings and garden activities. The garden, founded by Noraly Roozendaal, aims to foster a connection between people and nature, promoting biodiversity through its sustainable cultivation practices.
In addition to self-picking, Glitter Gladiool provides various other services, including seasonal workshops (such as flower arrangement or winter wreath making), special ’love flowers’ for weddings, and custom floral design services for events, displays, or photo shoots.
What visitors say
Anoek van der Leest recounts her delightful experience with Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool, whose exceptional floral arrangements by Noraly truly elevated her wedding day. The extensive order included a beautiful bridal bouquet, corsages, decorations for the welcome sign and ceremony backdrop, flowers for aisle chairs, and two large vase bouquets. The artistry and beauty of the flowers far exceeded all expectations, adding an unforeseen depth of charm to the celebration and garnering numerous compliments from guests. For Anoek and her partner, the sustainable aspect was particularly important; they valued that the flowers were locally grown and pesticide-free. This outstanding service and product earned Glitter Gladiool a perfect score, making it a highly recommended choice.