·    Crocus: this specification will expire. The grading characteristics height and maturity will remain in force.

·    Fritillaria meleagris: this specification will expire. The grading characteristics number of bulbs per pot and maturity will remain in force and apply to all Frittelarias.

·    Hyacinthus: various changes and grading code number of florets per bulb will be replaced by grading code number florets per pot. Grading code for number of bulbs/pot will be added and required.

·    Muscari: various changes, grading code maturity will be required.

·    Narcissus: various changes.

·    Tulipa: various changes.

In addition to these changes to the specifications, the grading codes for potted bulb products that do not have their own specifications will be amended. The grading characteristics number of bulbs per pot and maturity for Iris, Scilla and Galanthus will be required.

You can find information about the relevant rules as of 1 October 2011 on www.vbn.nl or at the links below:

Click here for an overview of the grading characteristics potted bulbs (spring bloomers).

Click here for the Hyacinthus product specification.

Click here for the Muscari product specification.

Click here for the Narcissus product specification.

Click here for the Tulipa product specification.