Update on the Latest Kenyan Rose Varieties this Spring

We spoke to Farai Madziva, the GM at Harvest Flowers which runs 3 rose farms based at different high altitude zones in Kenya. Farai notes that "Double date" has a nice colour contrast of pink and cream and stands out whether in a greenhouse, in a coldroom or in a bouquet or other arrangement.

"The samples sent out to our markets all speak big. This rose is most loved in the UK and Scandinavian

We spoke to Farai Madziva, the GM at Harvest Flowers which runs 3 rose farms based at different high altitude zones in Kenya. Farai notes that "Double date" has a nice colour contrast of pink and cream and stands out whether in a greenhouse, in a coldroom or in a bouquet or other arrangement.

"The samples sent out to our markets all speak big. This rose is most loved in the UK and Scandinavian

We spoke to Farai Madziva, the GM at Harvest Flowers which runs 3 rose farms based at different high altitude zones in Kenya. Farai notes that "Double date" has a nice colour contrast of pink and cream and stands out whether in a greenhouse, in a coldroom or in a bouquet or other arrangement.

"The samples sent out to our markets all speak big. This rose is most loved in the UK and Scandinavian

We spoke to Farai Madziva, the GM at Harvest Flowers which runs 3 rose farms based at different high altitude zones in Kenya. Farai notes that "Double date" has a nice colour contrast of pink and cream and stands out whether in a greenhouse, in a coldroom or in a bouquet or other arrangement.

"The samples sent out to our markets all speak big. This rose is most loved in the UK and Scandinavian

AAA roses' Simba Farm located at an altitude of 1995m in Nyahururu Kenya has been growing Morning Dew!® for the third year now. According to Dana, the company's commercial manager, the rose is a strong grower with good production. Dana notes Morning Dew to be a versatile variety with good acceptance accross a variety of markets board e.g. Australia, UK, Middle East and in Scandinavian countries. <

"At the begining, mainly because of its unique colour , most people thought Morning Dew! would be a niche variety, but over time it has gained popularity across the board." It is because of its flexible nature that AAA has started putting Morning Dew! in a bouquet line, mixing it with spray roses. Although it doesnt grow a very long stem, averaging 40-50 at AAA's Simba Farm, the rose has a decent headsize of 4

AAA roses' Simba Farm located at an altitude of 1995m in Nyahururu Kenya has been growing Morning Dew!® for the third year now. According to Dana, the company's commercial manager, the rose is a strong grower with good production. Dana notes Morning Dew to be a versatile variety with good acceptance accross a variety of markets board e.g. Australia, UK, Middle East and in Scandinavian countries. <

Pink Rhodos has a unique shade of Pink and grows a large attractive head of upto 6cm. The rose is currently being handled by Optimal Connection in Aalsmere as the primary agent. The rose is a good choice for rose growers in high altitude areas. 

Pink Rhodos has a unique shade of Pink and grows a large attractive head of upto 6cm. The rose is currently being handled by Optimal Connection in Aalsmere as the primary agent. The rose is a good choice for rose growers in high altitude areas. 

This is a premium level rose variety with good marketability and growth characteristics. She has a headsize of 5cm - 6cm and a good head to stem ratio which makes her great for transport. Her stems grow an average length of 50-70 cm. The rose is available at AAA Roses Simba Farm which sits at an altitude of 1950 m asl. At AAA, she grows a headsize of above 5.5cm average and stemlenght of 60cm and above. 
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This is a premium level rose variety with good marketability and growth characteristics. She has a headsize of 5cm - 6cm and a good head to stem ratio which makes her great for transport. Her stems grow an average length of 50-70 cm. The rose is available at AAA Roses Simba Farm which sits at an altitude of 1950 m asl. At AAA, she grows a headsize of above 5.5cm average and stemlenght of 60cm and above. 
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This is a premium level rose variety with good marketability and growth characteristics. She has a headsize of 5cm - 6cm and a good head to stem ratio which makes her great for transport. Her stems grow an average length of 50-70 cm. The rose is available at AAA Roses Simba Farm which sits at an altitude of 1950 m asl. At AAA, she grows a headsize of above 5.5cm average and stemlenght of 60cm and above. 

Ever Red flaunts a deep red colour and is a premium rose variety with good characteristics. At AAA Roses Simba Farm, the rose averages a headsize of 5-5.5cm and a stemlenght of above 70cm. At Subati Flowers which is located at an altitude of 2200, she grows a headsize of above 6cm and average stemlength of above 70.  

Ever Red flaunts a deep red colour and is a premium rose variety with good characteristics. At AAA Roses Simba Farm, the rose averages a headsize of 5-5.5cm and a stemlenght of above 70cm. At Subati Flowers which is located at an altitude of 2200, she grows a headsize of above 6cm and average stemlength of above 70.  

Ever Red flaunts a deep red colour and is a premium rose variety with good characteristics. At AAA Roses Simba Farm, the rose averages a headsize of 5-5.5cm and a stemlenght of above 70cm. At Subati Flowers which is located at an altitude of 2200, she grows a headsize of above 6cm and average stemlength of above 70.  

Traders and florists will find this new T-hybrid rose appealing mostly because of its vibrant yellow colour. New Moon is a healthy grower and versatile too since it does well at both low and high altitude farms. 

Traders and florists will find this new T-hybrid rose appealing mostly because of its vibrant yellow colour. New Moon is a healthy grower and versatile too since it does well at both low and high altitude farms. In this photo are Olij team including L-R: Vijay (Farm Manager Olij EA), Philippe (GM Olij Breeding) and Sally (Sales Manager Olij EA)

Grace Kelly is a cerice pink T-hybrid by Olij roses, that can work well in bouquets and other arrangements.

Revolution has a catchy red colour and very good stemlength. The rose which was recently introduced by Olij Roses has been identified by trade as one of the most promising red varities from Africa. 

Tacazzi+ is a large flowered pink variety with a 50-80cm stem. The rose is grown as a premium variety by AAA roses who note it to have one of strongest Cerice Pink colour in the market. 

Tacazzi+ is a large flowered pink variety with a 50-80cm stem. The rose is grown as a premium variety by AAA roses who note it to have one of strongest Cerice Pink colour in the market.