Welcome to the HoKo™ Hydrangea Page
HOKO Breeding is the force behind these exceptional hydrangeas, celebrated for their strength, vibrant color, and lasting performance. Born from the combined expertise of Horteve Breeding in France and Kolster B.V. in the Netherlands, HOKO brings together more than 70 years of breeding excellence, blending strong genetics with proven craftsmanship.
What sets these varieties apart is their exceptional firmness. As the breeders of the renowned Magical® Hydrangea collection, they have built their reputation on quality and reliability. With the HoKo varieties, the need for staking hydrangeas is a thing of the past. Strong, self-supporting stems hold their blooms high, season after season.
And the colors and forms? They speak for themselves.
Discover how HOKO Breeding creates hydrangeas that bring lasting color to your assortment and to the world.
Plants Nouveauis is proud to represent and manage the HoKo™ varieties in North America.
Let’s color the horizon.
Breeding Process
Crossing, selecting, testing. It sounds simple, but every new HOKO Breeding variety comes from years of dedication.
It begins with an extensive gene bank, rich in unique traits and possibilities. Guided by meticulous records and a keen understanding of market needs, the breeders carefully evaluate every new generation through greenhouse and field trials. Only the seedlings that branch naturally without growth regulators, demonstrate strong disease resistance, and excel in color, form, and longevity move forward.
Breeding takes patience. A cross can take four years or more to truly prove its value. The reward is worth the wait: dependable varieties that help growers succeed with confidence and stand out in the market.