Ecuador

Ecuadorian Roses

Ecuadorian roses are considered by many to be the best an

 most beautiful flowers in the world. They are appreciated for their quality and physical attributes. Millions of moms, lovers, teachers, friends, etc. They are amazed by the quality of this Ecuadorian product. Ecuador is the world leader in the rose market. Its main destinations are the United States, European Union and Russia.

Each region or country demands different qualities for its rose market. For example, while in the United States they prefer white, yellow or pink roses; in Russia they prefer more brightly colored roses with long stems of around 100 cm in length and in China they prefer multicolored roses with short stems. Roses are produced year-round, but the strong peaks for the demand for roses are San Valentine in February, Mothers Day in May and Day of the Dead in November. As production is adjusted to meet the demand for these events.

Ecuadorian roses are mostly planted on the slopes of the Andes at heights greater than 2000 m, but the most common is that they are at 3000 m. Temperatures are constant throughout the year around 14ºC so production is also stable throughout the year.

There are more than 629 certified floricultural farms, of which 471 plant roses, located mainly in the fertile lands near Quito and Cayambe, in the north of the country. Roses are produced throughout the year, but strong peaks for demand Roses are Valentine's Day in February, Mother's Day in May and Day of the Dead in November. As production is adjusted to meet the demand for these events.Ecuadorian roses are mostly planted on the slopes of the Andes at heights greater than 2000 m, but the most common is that they are at 3000 m. Temperatures are constant throughout the year around 14ºC so production is also stable throughout the year.

There are more than 629 certified floricultural farms, of which 471 sow roses, located mainly in the fertile lands near Quito and Cayambe, in the north of the country. Ecuadorian roses differ from those in other countries by the thickness of their button , its larger and thicker stems and its durability. Currently, Ecuadorian rose exporters have the goal that the flower lasts up to 20 days after being bought and 4 weeks after being harvested.

In addition to the privileged location of Ecuador and the conditions of luminosity of the equator, the sun's rays fall perpendicularly on the roses 12 hours a day from dawn to dusk, which makes them more intense, high saturation and more attractive. .