Orangiata Roses Take Garden Enthusiasts by Storm
In the high-altitude regions of Colombia, a remarkable rose variety is making waves in the global floriculture industry. Known for its high-tech greenhouses and years of experience in cultivating roses, Colombian farms are now home to the captivating Orangiata rose.
Orangiata, with its vibrant, fiery orange tone, is a favourite among growers seeking a balance between novelty and profitability. Its rich, glowing orange color is due to exceptional genetics, ideal growing conditions, and expert cultivation.
The vivid orange color of Orangiata roses is a result of deliberate genetic breeding for stable pigment expression, ideal high-altitude climate conditions that enhance coloration, and sophisticated cultivation methods that maximize the bloom’s color and quality.
Genetically, Orangiata was bred by De Ruiter with a focus on intense color pigmentation. Its genome is specifically selected to maintain a bold orange hue that resists fading even under strong sunlight or after harvest, which is uncommon in many orange roses.
Growing conditions also play a critical role. Orangiata roses are cultivated in the high-altitude regions of Colombia where bright days and cool nights slow the rose's growth slightly. This slower growth enhances deeper color saturation and results in a stronger petal structure, both of which contribute to the rose’s intense orange color.
Finally, cultivation techniques used by expert Colombian growers optimize Orangiata’s potential. Precise watering, controlled feeding, and well-managed greenhouse conditions ensure that each bloom fully expresses its genetic color potential. These careful practices help to maintain uniformity and vibrancy of the orange color across harvests.
Orangiata's strong stems and bloom consistency make it ideal for designers. Its warm, expressive tone is attractive to them, and it pairs beautifully with both soft pastels and rich autumn hues. Orangiata's strong resilience against disease pressure and consistent stem quality are additional factors that make it a favourite among growers.
The unique appeal of Orangiata in bouquets and events makes it a variety that is not just beautiful, but also smart business. With a vase life of 10-12 days, productivity of 1.2-1.4 flowers per plant per month, and a cycle of 76-78 days, Orangiata is a variety that offers both quality and quantity.
De Ruiter, the breeder of Orangiata, will continue improving their variety selection to suit global customer needs. If you're interested in experiencing the captivating beauty of Orangiata, it is available at Sunshine Bouquet Co, Best Farms Colombia, Flores Ipanemas, and Singha.
[1] De Ruiter, (2021). Orangiata Rose. Retrieved from https://www.deruiter.com/en/products/orangiata-rose
- The Orangiata rose, a captivating variety with a vibrant, fiery orange tone, has been making headlines in the global flower industry due to its unique genetics, growing conditions, and cultivation.
- The genetic make-up of Orangiata was deliberately bred by De Ruiter to produce an intense color pigmentation that resists fading, even under strong sunlight or after harvest.
- The high-altitude regions of Colombia offer ideal growing conditions for Orangiata roses, providing a balance between slow growth, deep color saturation, and strong petal structure, contributing to the rose’s rich, glowing orange color.
- Expert cultivation techniques used by Colombian growers, such as precise watering, controlled feeding, and well-managed greenhouse conditions, ensure every bloom fully expresses its genetic color potential, maintaining uniformity and vibrancy of the orange color across harvests.
- Orangiata's strong stems, bloom consistency, and disease resistance make it appealing to designers for events, pairing beautifully with both soft pastels and rich autumn hues.
- Its longer vase life, productivity, and short cycle make Orangiata not just a visually stunning variety, but also a smart business choice for growers and florists in the home-and-garden, lifestyle, design, and art industries.
