Colorblends
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Flower bulb distribution and wholesale |
| Founded | 1912 in the Netherlands |
| Founder | Cornelis Nicolaas Schipper |
| Headquarters | Bridgeport, Connecticut , United States |
Area served | Residential gardeners and landscaping professionals |
| Owner | Schipper & Company USA (private ownership) |
Colorblends operates as a distributor and wholesaler specializing in flower bulbs, with its headquarters located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Established in 1912 in the Netherlands by Cornelis Nicolaas Schipper, the company caters to both residential gardeners and professionals in the landscaping industry.
Background
The origins of Schipper & Company trace back to 1912 in the Netherlands. Following World War II, Cornelis Schipper, who hailed from a family of tulip farmers, relocated to the United States in 1947. With an initial loan of $1,000, he traveled extensively to obtain orders from wholesale growers and florists.
Remaining under private ownership, Schipper & Company USA encompasses Colorblends within its operations. Their main facility is situated at 747 Barnum Avenue on the eastern side of Bridgeport. Additionally, they maintain the "Colorblends House and Spring Garden," a seasonal flower exhibition located at 893 Clinton Avenue on the city's west side. The business conducts its trade under the name Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs.
Museum
Colorblends played a key role as one of the founding members of the Amsterdam Tulip Museum in the Netherlands.