With an unprecedentedly large assortment of more than 230 spherical and large-flowered Gerberas, Germinis, spiders and pastinis in every conceivable color, Summit Gerbera really has all there is. Moreover, the range is also renewed every year! “The desire for standard varieties is decreasing, and the demand for special varieties in exceptional colors and exclusive forms is increasing. We have been growing some varieties such as the large-flowered variety Mystique for 20 years. We have even been growing the Germini Mandala for 23 years!” says grower Ruud van Leeuwen in his greenhouse. In winter, dark colors do well, in summer the lighter shades are in focus. “Pastel shades are currently very popular with the germinis.”

Summit Gerbera is working on sustainability on a daily basis. In the excursion group where different growers taking a part they regularly exchange knowledge. Ruud explains: “We are sustainable on a small scale, from getting the proper setting of the climate in the greenhouse right, to giving the right nutrition to the plants. In the long term, we are also working on large sustainable investments such as LED lighting and the recycling of water, all our water is reused after it has been purified!” The breeders’ association is certified and has an MPS-A certification, in addition, growers are also socially qualified and GAP certified. Sunny sustainably grown Gerberas and Germinis, if they don’t shine?