Virgil Greenhouses Ltd

Virgil Greenhouses Ltd. is a family business founded in l972. Since l989, Pim Boekestyn alongside with his wife, Evelyn, have been successfully growing top quality freesias with care. Most recently he has added Clivia Miniata (potted plants) to his product line. Both products originated from South Africa, and are grown in the same climate conditions that have been established in his greenhouses.

With over 130,000 square feet of freesia only, Pim, his family and long time staff have proudly become North Americas largest producer of freesia, shipping all over Canada and the US. Over the last couple of years the popular 10 stem bunch is not the only thing the consumers have requested. Now a 5, 7 and 8 stem bunch can be cut just for you, and be purchased at any grocery store nearby.

When Pim immigrated with his family from Holland in 1989 and decided to grow what most people said he could not, he proved them wrong. With the latest technology straight from where it began; Holland, he has been able to grow top quality freesia all year round. Underground cooling, induced CO2 , and growing lights are just a few of these helpful tools. Our use of biological control is also a postive step in a 'green' direction for our greenhouses.

A flower for all seasons, the freesia stands alone as a flower fit for any special event. Ideal for high romance or casual elegance, the freesia has marked the modern world with ease, speaking softly of style and sophistication. Freesia is originally a spring flower, but with the Niagara region's hot summers only certain varieties of freesias can be grown during certain times of the year. We grow the six basic colours depending on the season; white, cream, yellow, purple, red, and pink. You'll see our Delivery Truck with the big freesia on it delivering daily to wholesalers near you!

For more information check out our website www.freesias.ca and click on our video. Get to see the whole process for yourself!