Name :

Aphrodite Roses

Farm Description:

Aphrodite is a mid-size farm, located in the town of Madrid , just outside of Bogotá , Colombia .  We have 21 hectares (52 acres) producing 58 varieties of roses.  Roses are our only crop, allowing us to specialize and concentrate on doing one thing well.

Info contact person:

Roberto Pretelt

Tel: (+57 1) 825 2627 (1 305) 433 8463

e-mail: sales1@aphroditeroses.com

Value proposition:

Aphrodite is a premium rose grower, offering a very good selection of varieties at a price point competitive with other premium growers.  Our strongest attribute is the consistency of our product throughout the seasons.

Certifications:

Aphrodite Farms is a Florverde® certified grower.  Florverde is a unique certification developed to ensure that our products meet specific social and environmental standards. This program was started ten years ago by group of Colombian flower growers to insist on a common level of practices that would improve the lives and living standards of all floral farm workers and their families. In addition to establishing social benchmarks, Florverde® standards preserve and protect the rich soil and natural resources for the industry's farmers for generations to come. 

What sets us apart:

We offer our customers a Total Freshness Guarantee: We date code our roses so you can check the freshness of the product. 

Our green houses are equipped with heating devices that help us prevent changes and control temperatures, humidity, improve disease control etc.  This has also saved crops from frost several times near the Valentines holiday.

We are constantly planting newer varieties, keeping up with releases of the latest, and keeping our portfolio attractive for our customers.

We are a highly technical farm, utilizing the latest in computerized pull, pack and ship tools to ensure your order is filled correctly and on time.