Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Premium Dahlia and Hibiscus Cuttings
Bosgraaf Greenhouses has been a trusted name in horticulture since 1955, when Bert and Gladys Bosgraaf established our family-owned business. We specialize in propagating premium dahlia and hibiscus cuttings, leveraging over six decades of expertise to deliver disease-free, high-performance plants. Our facilities in Hudsonville, Michigan, feature state-of-the-art glass greenhouses with computerized climate control, ebb-and-flow irrigation, and supplemental lighting systems to ensure optimal growth conditions. As a three-generation family operation, we prioritize personalized service, collaborating closely with growers to address challenges and share cultivation insights.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our tissue-culture propagation methods, which guarantee clean stock material for consistent results. With nationwide shipping and partnerships with 18 trusted brokers, we serve commercial growers seeking reliable, high-quality plant material. Our team maintains rigorous quality standards, from stock plant management to final packaging, ensuring every cutting meets our exacting specifications. We actively engage with customers to refine our offerings, incorporating feedback to improve both products and service. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as an industry leader in propagated ornamental plants.
Services
Dahlia Cuttings
Hibiscus Cuttings
Rooted Cuttings
Unrooted Cuttings
Plant Propagation Resources
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer tissue-cultured dahlia and hibiscus cuttings for guaranteed disease-free plants
- Our 68-year legacy ensures proven propagation expertise and industry knowledge
- Three generations of family ownership maintain consistent quality standards
- Advanced greenhouse systems provide precise climate and irrigation control
- We provide personalized support for commercial growers nationwide
Services
Dahlia Cuttings
Our dahlia cuttings feature seven distinct series including Dahlietta, Gallery, and Karma. Each plant starts from disease-free tissue-culture stock for consistent blooming performance. Commercial growers benefit from our specialized propagation techniques developed over 68 years of horticultural expertise.
Hibiscus Cuttings
Sunny Cities and Sunny Cities Pico hibiscus series suit various container sizes. We maintain dedicated propagation ranges with optimized light and temperature controls. These tropical varieties demonstrate exceptional vigor and flowering reliability in commercial production settings.
Rooted Cuttings
Pre-rooted cuttings ensure faster production cycles for growers. Our controlled-environment propagation facilities maintain 98% rooting success rates. This service reduces growers' production time while guaranteeing strong root system development.
Unrooted Cuttings
We supply high-quality unrooted cuttings with detailed rooting protocols. Our temperature-controlled shipping maintains cutting viability during transit. Growers receive comprehensive technical support for successful propagation in their own facilities.
Plant Resources
Comprehensive culture guides and PowerPoint presentations cover optimal growing conditions. Our resources address light requirements, irrigation schedules, and pest management specific to each plant series we offer.
People
Bob Van Sprange
Co-Owner
With over 45 years of leadership experience, Bob co-owns Bosgraaf Greenhouses since 1978. He oversees propagation operations and maintains quality standards across all plant production processes.
Edie Van Sprange
Co-Owner
Edie co-owns Bosgraaf Greenhouses and manages business operations since 1978. She ensures continuity of family values while implementing modern horticultural practices in our third-generation business.
Joe Van Sprange
Production Manager
Third-generation horticulturist Joe manages daily production operations. He implements advanced propagation techniques while maintaining the quality standards established by two previous generations.
Jaime Van Sprange
Sales Director
Jaime coordinates broker relationships and customer support. With 20+ years in the business, she connects growers with our products and ensures timely, reliable service across North America.
Kate Van Sprange
Operations Coordinator
Kate manages logistics and facility operations. Her expertise in greenhouse systems ensures efficient production workflows and maintains our environmental control standards for optimal plant growth.
Questions
What types of plants does Bosgraaf Greenhouses specialize in?
We specialize in dahlia and hibiscus cuttings, offering seven dahlia series and two tropical hibiscus varieties for commercial growers.
Are your plants available outside North America?
While we primarily serve the United States and Canada, our broker network can facilitate international orders through regional distribution partners.
How do you ensure plant quality?
We use tissue-culture propagation methods and maintain strict quality control in climate-controlled greenhouses with automated irrigation systems.
Can I purchase directly from Bosgraaf Greenhouses?
We work through 18 authorized brokers listed on our website for cutting orders, ensuring efficient regional distribution and customer support.
Do you offer growing resources for commercial growers?
Yes, we provide detailed culture sheets and PowerPoint presentations covering optimal growing conditions for all our plant varieties.
