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Cultivars ships all orders using FedEx International Priority Direct Distribution Service. The COVID-19 pandemic has created record-breaking shipment volumes. As more people shop online to avoid crowds in stores, those numbers have grown even more. The increase in shipping volumes is taxing logistics networks worldwide. Additionally, COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies are taking air freight capacity. FedEx is not currently guaranteeing on time delivery.  Given these obvious challenges to the shipping system, shipping product direct from the source to your door still remains the best way to receive the freshest product.

Trimming the Stem  The first cut should be a ½” or more from the bottom of the stem. Use a clean, sharp knife to facilitate renewed uptake of water and nutrients. Thorns and Leaves Rose leaves function as the lungs of a plant. On their underside are pores, called stomata, that facilitate gas exchange. They allow the rose stem to breathe. Breathing encourages the flow of water and nutrients up the stem, allowing the cut flower to open and color up.  Leaves that fall below the waterline favor the growth of bacteria in the water. These leaves should always be...

The tulip is a member of the lily family. Tulips grow in the wild from Southern Europe to Central Asia (Himalaya Mountains) .  Tulips were cultivated in Istanbul in 1055. European travellers brought tulips to Europe from Turkey in the mid sixteenth century. From 1634 - 1637, tulips became a sought after commodity during “Tulipmania”.  The tulip was the ultimate status symbol. Bulb traders earned the equivalent of $40,000 a month.  If you could not afford the flowers, you commissioned an artist to paint the tulips for you.  Because tulips were frequently included in Dutch Golden Age paintings, they have...

Ecuador grows some of the best roses in the world.   Being on the equator allows for natural light year round.  Most of Ecuador’s rose farms are in the Andes Mountains at 2,000 - 3,000 meters above sea level.  Roses grown at high altitude have a longer growing cycle,  which is perfect for growing roses with long stems and big heads.  Ecuadorian rose stems can grow to be over 5 feet tall.  The rose heads are up to 2 inches larger in diameter than roses grown in any other countries.  The cold nights promote the development of contrasting hues on...