Ecuador and the Ecuadorian Rose
Ecuador is highly regarded as one of the best regions to produce the
highest quality roses.
Ecuador
is located on the northwest coast of South America. It is bound by Colombia
to the north, Peru to the east and south as well as the Pacific Ocean to the
west.
Ecuador offers optimal conditions for premium rose farming due to it's
geographical, climatic and geological conditions. Ecuador is a country that
grows flowers all year round; the rose being the number one flower produced
in the country.
Ecuador's geographic location has very similar seasons; therefore, roses
and flowers can be cultivated and produced during the whole year. The
weather does not vary much month to month, making it easier to grow roses.
Its high altitude allows Ecuador’s flower producing region to receive
intense sunlight and contributes to the rose's very vibrant and well
defined color, as well as a deeper tone on its bud and foliage. This
characteristic also contributes to the Ecuadorian Rose having a solid
larger bud versus other roses that are grown in different countries. Ecuador
exports fresh cut flowers to the whole world, selling a large quantity to North
America, Europe, and Russia. Roses are among
the top 5 exports from Ecuador.
