Happy Hydrangea was founded in 2023 by Jack van Wingerden, a third generation grower, born and raised in Westland. His grandfather Jan van Wingerden started his own nursery just after the Second World War in 1945. As was common in the old days, Jan started under flat glass which was later expanded into a more modern greenhouse where he grew various vegetables, flowers and grapes. Every day he brought his products to the auction by boat across the canals. He received help from his four sons and five daughters, with whom he built up a thriving family business. The Westland mentality was hardwired into them. Jan's favorite saying was: ‘onverspilde energie versnelt de ouderdom’. Which translates into unused energy accelerates old age. All four of Jan van Wingerden's sons continued the agricultural business and each started their own company.

Son Ted van Wingerden, father of Jack, started in 1984 at the Middel Broekweg location in Honselersdijk with his wife Jolande van Wingerden-Heskes. Respect for nature and people has always been an important pillar for Ted and Jolande. Since the cultivation of cut Hydrangea is one of the most sustainable crops, this was a logical choice to join in 2010. The use of energy and nutrients, for example, is low, making it a sustainable crop. The saying: ´kennie, beurt toch’ is Ted's favorite saying and is Westland dialect for prepare for any scenario, because even things that seem impossible can happen.