I am very excited to announce that Belvedere Flowers will soon be receiving roses on a weekly basis from Eufloria Flowers. I'm not sure what took me so long to finally try them out, I guess I was content with the usual Ecuadorian roses out of South America, however I am always looking for new avenues & open to try different growers.
After first being inspired by all the fabulous designs by J Schwenke of JTV , which now can be viewed on Ubloom, I then had the pleasure of chatting with Shane AKA Morpheus of Eufloria Flowers, and was just so impressed with the passion he has for their product. It's obvious to me, they are doing things right & I look forward to carrying their roses in my flower shop on a weekly basis. Here is a great quote I took from the bottom of all of Shane's emails that we have sent back & forth...
"Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intentions, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillfull execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives...
Here is some more great information that you need to know about Eufloria Flowers-
“At Eufloria, green isn't only our favorite color, it's also the way we grow! Our eco-friendly growing practices include the use of double poly roofs and energy curtains that reduces energy consumption by 33%, natural gas to heat our greenhouses, a water recapturing program to recycle the water and an integrated pest management that greatly reduces the use of pesticides, a process so clean that Eufloria roses can be put on a plate with food! And since Eufloria roses are grown domestically and closer to their market, they go from farm to florist in days, reducing their carbon footprint. Eufloria Flowers, not because it matters to us, because it matters to you!”
A lot more great info below-
Eufloria Flowers is recognized as the premier boutique grower of hydroponic hybrid tea roses of unmatched quality and performance. Eufloria Flowers is not about growing mass quantities of generic roses; it’s about the art and experimentation of optimum growing. With a rich family heritage, a well-entrenched European affiliation, and a care-giving, knowledgeable staff, Eufloria Flowers aspires to cultivate the finest roses available throughout North America. Domestically grown, Eufloria’s farm is located in Nipomo, California, nestled between the Pacific Ocean to the west and mountains to the east in California’s central coast area, an area which provides optimal year-round growing conditions. Eufloria Roses perform like no others. Since there is so little time between cutting in the greenhouse and arrival at your door, you will find they react differently than other roses to which you may be accustomed. While Eufloria Roses may arrive to you tighter and seem smaller than those you have seen at Eufloria shows or demonstrations, as a living product, they are still growing even after being cut from the plant. When given proper time (a day or two), you will see that Eufloria Roses continue to grow, as they are bred to open to a full robust bloom. Since 1999 Eufloria’s roses have won over 140 ribbons at the prestigious Society of American Florists Outstanding Varieties competition. PHILOSOPHY Unlike many growers providing commodity-driven products in mass quantities, Eufloria concentrates its special care and attention on over 80 different hybrid tea roses and 25 spray rose varieties which are individually cared for and cultivated for optimum quality and performance. Eufloria’s growing techniques focus on enhanced characteristics of brilliant coloring, full-bud opening, stem length, longevity, and fragrance. To ensure the finest collection of roses grown in North America, the Eufloria staff visits the top rose breeders of Europe each year (Holland in particular) and selects new varieties based on the ability to meet Eufloria’s meticulous growing practices GROWING PRACTICES AND METHODS Eufloria Flowers has a tremendous passion for growing flowers. One of the main components of Eufloria’s success is using Hydroponics as their growing method. The utilization of this soil-less planting system gives the roses an advantage that cannot be found with field grown roses. Eufloria’s roses are grown in water and a specially treated coconut fiber derived for coconuts grown in Sri Lanka. The coconut fiber has an excellent resilient structure for growing roses which gives the young rose plants an explosive start providing exceptional oxygen and water holding capabilities contributing to Eufloria’s state-of-the-art technology with old world practices. Eufloria roses are grown in an environment free of harsh pesticides, using instead only mild sprays and an Integrated Pest Management system, where predator bugs are released to control pests that damage the crop – a process so clean that Eufloria roses can safely be placed on a plate with food! Care and Handling Eufloria’s consistent high quality is ensured through specialized care and handling of each rose. Every variety is cut at its specific stage to ensure optimum bloom and performance. The roses are then cradled in the arms of Eufloria’s conscientious employees and each stem is carefully staggered in a cascading fashion from shortest to longest. This ensures that the blooms are not damaged by the thorns. Immediately after being cut the roses are placed in a hydrating solution and then stored in a holding cooler at 36 degrees for 6-24 hours. This cooling down process allows for the stems to become fully hydrated which increases performance. Once the roses are cooled, Eufloria Flowers utilizes a 100% hand-grading system. Each stem is analyzed for proper coloring and any imperfections. This makes for a very consistent bunch of roses. Only the highest grade of Eufloria roses are shipped out of the nursery! Roses are then placed in Chrysal’s Professional #2 solution. Eufloria uses a distinct Inventory Control System consisting of a bar code and varietal name, customers can be assured of the freshness of the roses and that they receive the specific variety they have requested. Roses are then pulled for each order and packed to the customer’s specifications. Within hours your order is on its way! Conclusion Consistently among the most beautiful roses in the world, Eufloria’s roses have been enjoyed by millions of people over recent years at the Kentucky Derby, The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, prestigious political inaugurations, celebrity special events, various television documentaries, movies, and several of John Henry’s special edition collections. Eufloria Flowers takes great pride in being requested by name for both world renowned events and everyday special occasions. Eufloria, through the careful selection of varietal roses, their unique soil-less growing system, an integrated pest management system, and the highly specialized care and handling of Eufloria’s professional staff, ensures that you will receive the freshest, most beautiful, domestically grown roses available. Eufloria… the brand that signifies beautiful roses at guaranteed quality, invites you to “Experience Divine Craftsmanship” at its finest!
Adam,
Thank you for your posting regarding our company and product. We are excited to start offering Belevedere Flowers the most award winning roses on the planet. I know your customers will be very pleased.
Welcome to the World of Eufloria!
Kind Regards,
Chad W. Nelson
Sales Manager
Eufloria Flowers
Nipomo, CA
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