De Ruiter East Africa Holds Successful Open Day
A good number of rose growers, breeders and other stakeholders in the Kenyan and regional floriculture industry converged at De Ruiter East Africa (DREA) in Naivasha for the breeder's first open days for this year. The open days, held March 20th and 21st featured well known De Ruiter commercial rose varieties plus new introductions targeted for various segments of the market.
Some of the Commercial rose varieties featured
Wham® is a beautiful new pink with an amazing stemlength and equally impressive head size. The stem grows 40-70cm and a headsize of 4.5-5.5cm. Rose growers would be pleased to know that Wham® is a good producer with an average production range of 160-180 stems in the Naivasha altitude.
Wham® is a beautiful new pink with an amazing stemlength and equally impressive head size. The stem grows 40-70cm and a headsize of 4.5-5.5cm. Rose growers would be pleased to know that Wham® is a good producer with an average production range of 160-180 stems in the Naivasha altitude.
A large flowered orange rose with a 70-90 cm stemlength and a vaselife of 10-12 days.
Ever Red has a deep red colour and is a premium rose variety with good characteristics. She grows a stemlength of 60 - 90cm.
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. She produces an average of 150-170 stems.
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. She produces an average of 150-170 stems.
Pink Rhodos has a unique shade of Pink and grows a large attractive head of upto 6cm. The rose is a good choice for rose growers in high altitude areas.
Some of the moments on day 2 of the Open Day
