De Akelei

De Akelei, also presented as De Akelei Zijden Bloemen, is a Dutch commercial brand specialising in artificial silk flowers and plants. According to its official website, the company makes, rents out and sells bouquets and floral arrangements made from silk flowers that are described as indistinguishable from real ones. It markets these as durable, cost-efficient and beautiful, and offers no-obligation advice to prospective clients. The brand positions itself around sustainability and cost savings. Its homepage highlights claims of 35 years of experience, being 40 times more sustainable and 50% cheaper than fresh flowers. It emphasises that its products require no water and no maintenance, that it supplies natural-looking seasonal flowers, and that it offers an endless variety of flowers and vases. The company operates from a 200 m² studio or atelier and says it makes, delivers and takes care of everything for its clients, including regular changes of arrangements. De Akelei serves a mix of businesses, government bodies, cultural institutions and private individuals. Testimonials on its website come from organisations such as Restaurant Same Same, Sotheby's Amsterdam, the Kamermuziekfestival Utrecht and KPMG Meijburg & Co. These testimonials describe renting large stage bouquets for a four-day music festival, quarterly custom bouquets for corporate spaces, and the choice of silk flowers for a restaurant because they are more sustainable and cheaper than real flowers. The brand's slogan-like statement 'Klant is Koning' (customer is king) and its emphasis on 'ontzorgen' (taking care of everything) indicate a service-oriented approach. The company's exact founding year, ownership structure and headquarters location are not specified in the available evidence. The Wikidata entry Q110085586 exists for De Akelei, but no further structured data is provided in the supplied snippets. The brand appears to be active and focused on the Dutch market, with its website at akelei.nl.

The available evidence does not provide a detailed history of De Akelei. The official website states that the company has 35 years of experience, which suggests it was established around the late 1980s or early 1990s, but no exact founding year is given. The brand has built its reputation on supplying artificial silk flowers and arrangements to a range of clients, including businesses, government bodies, cultural institutions and private individuals. Testimonials on the site indicate long-standing relationships, with one client describing themselves as a 'customer from the first hour' who receives quarterly custom bouquets. The company operates from a 200 m² atelier and emphasises its ability to make, deliver and manage floral displays for clients, including regular changes. Over time, it has positioned itself as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to fresh flowers, highlighting durability and the absence of water or maintenance requirements. The Wikidata entry Q110085586 exists for De Akelei, but no further historical details are available in the supplied snippets.

Durable, cost-efficient and lifelike silk flowers with full-service delivery and maintenance-free enjoyment.

• Silk flower bouquets

  Bouquets made from artificial silk flowers that are described as indistinguishable from real ones.

• Silk flower arrangements

  Floral arrangements for businesses, events and private spaces, available for sale or rent.

• Silk plants

  Artificial plants made from silk, requiring no water or maintenance.

• Vases

  A wide range of vases offered alongside the flower arrangements.

• Seasonal flower displays

  Natural-looking seasonal flowers that can be changed regularly.

1. 1De Akelei Zijden Bloemenakelei.nl
2. 2De Akeleiwikidata.org