At De Ruyter & Son, we specialize in the preparation and export of flower bulbs for the professional cultivation of cut flowers and potted plants. We offer various types of flower bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and crocuses, in various shapes, sizes, and colors. With over 120 years of experience, we are experts in flower bulb preparation and global export. Additionally, we offer cell space for rent to store your products. At De Ruyter & Son, we are here to answer your questions, so please don't hesitate to contact us!
History
De Ruyter & Son was founded in 1900 and was originally located on Voorstraat in Noordwijk. The company also had a nursery in Italy at that time, named Santa Rosa, where tulips that bloomed formerly were cultivated.
In 1920, de Ruyter & Son bought a farmhouse from 1885 on Herenweg in Noordwijkerhout. The farmhouse was completely renovated and became part of the flower bulb business.
Adriaan Pennings & Cornelia Pennings-Langeveld, the first owners of the farmhouse.
In this photo from 1949, with the farmhouse in the background, daffodil bulbs are being planted by hand.
In the 80's, de Ruyter & Son relocated entirely to Herenweg in Noordwijkerhout. The old office on Voorstraat in Noordwijk has now been renovated into a residential house.
In 2000, a new building is constructed on Herenweg.
In 2010, de Ruyter & Son is acquired by the bulb nursery WAM Pennings. WAM Pennings is a major flower bulb grower and has been active in the flower bulb sector for over 60 years.
WAM Pennings was founded in 1951 by Wim Pennings. In 1979, his son Simon Pennings joined the company and has since expanded it to what it is today. Allan is the third generation to join the company in 2020.
Simon Pennings, Wim Pennings & Allan Visser.
Over the years, de Ruyter & Son has significantly improved its sustainability efforts, including the installation of 1610 solar panels on the roof.
As of 2023, the farmhouse is still part of the company.
