Colombia is home to more than half of the specie of Flora in the world , and the largest number of orchid coinage . This large diversity is also visible in the different flowers that are commercially cultivated in the land and exported all over the human race . Countries such as the United States , Japan , and England have been falling in love with them throughout the age , placing Colombia as the second - large exporter of blossom after the Netherlands .
" This is a immense milestone and a reason to celebrate the development of our technique and know - how when it arrive to execute our intention of sharing our diversity to revolutionize hoi polloi with flowers every day and everywhere " , says Paulina Restrepo Villegas of Flores El Capiro , a Colombian chrysanthemum and hydrangea cultivator .
In this article , Restrepo gives us more selective information on the demand for the address of chrysanthemum and hydrangeas in general and theirs in particular . On top of that , she also highlights the importance of bouquets for both Colombia and the US .
Alejandra Restrepo , Carlos Manuel Uribe and Jose Manuel Henao at the IFTF in Vijfhuizen this week .
" Quality , variety , and enduringness are some of the independent reasons Colombian flowers are preferred around the cosmos . Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular genres . They are very appreciated overseas because they are cheap , they last longer than other peak and have a wide of the mark range of colors and shapes to choose from – which you’re able to see onour website . They can be combine with Carnations , Roses or Alstroemerias ; at the same meter , several Chrysanthemum types may be present within one arrangement . "
Although the main grocery for Colombian Chrysanthemums are definitely in the United States ( with around 70 % of the exports ) , in Flores El Capiro , it is a little unlike : they have been originate this specie for 37 old age , harvesting these flowers in 86 brood hectares all located in the department of Antioquia . " We became leaders in sea transport with more than 10 years beam containers around the earthly concern . The independent terminus for our Chrysanthemums production are the United Kingdom ( 37 % ) , follow by the United States ( 27 % ) and Chile ( 18 % ) . "
Their most pop varieties are White , Yellow and Pink Cushion . " They are suited colors for all time of the year and have a pregnant volume , make them really attractive . " Other growing markets are Australia and Japan ; regarding the last one , one cancheck their blog ( chatter here)to memorize the grandness of Chrysanthemums in their culture
Capiro ’s other master harvest is the hydrangea , these are the 2nd most planted metal money in their country , and according to Restrepo , its market keeps growing globally . " Due to their length and book , they are perfect for florists , arrangers and designers when they ’re running on a small budget but want to make big and wondrous arrangements It takes very few of them to make bouquets with lashings of grain and contrast that will well complement any distance . Also , just a individual one of them can brighten up a table , or make any instant better . "
The first state to bribe Colombian Hydrangeas were the United States , Canada and Japan , she excuse . For Flores El Capiro , it is their third year growing this type of flower , and they already have 8 hectares dedicated exclusively to them . " One of our design for the time to come is to keep expanding our markets for Hydrangeas . "
According to Restrepo , Colombian flower growers have also specialized in a merchandise that touch base with everyone ’s emotions and foreigners ’ honey : fragrance , the perfect combination of bloom to brighten up every corner .
" fragrance have been the foundation of Colombia ’s most successful bloom sales scheme up to date . Colombia was able to export almost 1.5 billion dollar sign in flower in 2018 , according to Asocolflores - Colombian Flower Growers Association - a grownup part of which came from Bouquets . Actually , in the United States , these placement represent 43 % of the flowered sales agreement in retail , a category that considers indoor and outside plants and several other arrangements . "
Today , the Colombian efflorescence industry retain growing stronger , many of the party involved in the process are coming together as a effect of many years of body of work . " In Flores El Capiro we believe in the power of flowers to bring look , this is why we will keep working to verify that our flowers will brook out in every bouquet and floral ornament around the cosmos . So next time you opine about brighten up your life with flowers , do n’t leave about Chrysanthemums and Hydrangeas as two of your main options for making outstanding bouquets . "
" Flowers every day , flower everywhere . Flowers of Colombia . Diversity that cheer . "
IFTF VijfhuizenCurious about the chrysanthemum and hydrangeas of Flores El Capiro . This week , at the IFTF in Vijfhuizen , the Netherlands , from Nov 6 - 8 they will be on display at their booth ( number B3.20 )
For more informationFlores El CapiroPaulina Restrepo VillegasEmail:[email protected]www.capiro.co
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