First Lady of Colombia María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera attended the fi rst day of Profl ora
as they outlasted every other rose. With Joey working his Colombian magic I can see even more potential because the quality will be so much better. All the scent and colour of the David Austin range but with the longevity and strength that growing in Colombia can achieve.” For Chris and Nick making their
“It does matter how the fl owers are grown and what the impact is on people and the planet.” said Chris. “It makes a diff erence in so many ways and the Colombians have got it sussed.” Having walked the Profl ora
show and taken a million and one photographs including a shot of the 2.65 metre high roses (just to prove they weren’t joined together stems!), Chris and Nick took time out to visit Alexandra Farms, headed up by
Jose Azout, not just the company that took three prizes in the variety competitions but who have recently been awarded the exclusive rights to grow David Austin roses in Colombia. “Alexandra Farms was superb
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and the roses are just amazing. We had already done a lot with David Austin but the vase life was poor. We sent a consignment of the varieties grown in Colombia to Leeds Castle for their wedding fair and the fl orist was over the moon
fi rst trip to Profl ora was a real eye-opener. “Visiting Profl ora really fuelled my fi re and I’ve seen for myself that there is defi nitely a diff erence with Colombian fl owers that will turn into sales. I’ve been given a kick to do more with Colombia. The value is great, with pretty much year round prices you can control prices and costs far more accurately and even quote weddings confi dent that your margin will stay intact, the range of fl owers is superb… no longer just carnations but a whole basket of choice and whilst it may not be as easy as buying from Holland and calls for more faith in pre- ordering it is absolutely worth it.”
Long-lasting Nostalgic Garden Roses, available year round.
White O’Hara
For more information, please contact: Jayne at J&E Page Distributors. Tel: 01981-240990 Clive at Vered Flowers Import. Tel: 02083-494944
For a free variety poster of our garden roses, go to:
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