Flower care

A s expected before, the Valentine’s cut flower demand, sales and results were very good and considerably better than in previous years. As traditionally, the roses have been the best sellers. Prices were very high, but even so they have been selling easily. The only one problem was that certain special varieties from Ecuador were in shortage. On the other hand, African roses were plentiful. Very positive was the general quality level of the roses this year, which has sometimes been problematic in previous years. Other very good results were obtained with heliconias, calla lilies (zantedeschia), leucospermum cordifolium, and king proteas. Even during the post-Valentine weeks the market remained rather good and steady, in spite of the fact that the winter holidays and the carnival were taking place, while normally the market is much slower and quieter during these events. As from the end of the month, the supplied assortment has become wider, since the so-called spring flowers