Jan Spek's Chapeau to hit market before close of 2015
Chapeau is a large bi coloured pink/cream rose that looks quite stunning especially in vase. This new rose which is now being planted commercially in East Africa is from Jan Spek Rozen’s breeding program. Currently a good number of growers have the variety on commercial trials while small quantities are already being tested in the market with commendable response.
Jan Spek is represented by Olij Breeding in East Africa, South Africa, Poland and at other European and East European countries.
Pictured right is Ivan Freeman, MD at Uhuru Flowers with blooming Chapeau at the farm's trial house. The rose is set to arrive at the market towards the end of 2015. Uhuru Flowers is located at the Northern slopes of Mount Kenya.
Pictured above 2nd from left is Sally (Sales Manager Olij EA) when they visited Flora Ola who are set to commence planting of Chapeau at the farm located near Solai in Nakuru, Kenya.
Production in the Naivasha altitude is 140-160 stems/m2. With its predominantly creampink color, the rose can attain a more or less intense hue depending on the microclimate. She has a vaselife of 10 – 14 days and stemlength of 50–70 cm. Chapeau is also good when it comes to transportation.
Production in the Naivasha altitude is 140-160 stems/m2. With its predominantly creampink color, the rose can attain a more or less intense hue depending on the microclimate. She has a vaselife of 10 – 14 days and stemlength of 50–70 cm. Chapeau is also good when it comes to transportation.
Above photo of Chapeau taken during the Hortiflora Expo 2015 in Ethiopia. You can check out these and more Jan Spek and Olij Breeding new and other well known rose varieties during the forthcoming Naivasha Horticultural Fair to be held 18th-19th September. Olij Breeding East Africa will also be having open days during the same period.
