We are GRUPO FLORES COLÓN, a Colombian flower farm founded in 1984, specializing in the production, marketing, and export of fresh flowers that have reached numerous countries worldwide. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction serves as the cornerstone of our work.
OUR TEAM
We have an incredible team of over 1,000 employees who make our synonym for quality and excellence possible. We firmly believe in the potential of our internal talent and the importance of providing opportunities for professional growth. We value and empower women who are heads of households.
Leadership academy
At the end of 2022, we held the first edition of our Leadership Academy to establish a training and development program for our entire team.
OUR FARM
We are located in Madrid, Cundinamarca, a region with exceptional natural conditions that make the production of the highest quality flowers possible. The Bogotá Savannah offers a unique combination of temperature, light, and other ideal climatic factors for flower cultivation.
Our commitment to upholding the highest quality standards is supported by this outstanding location.
Production of Our Farm
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Propagation
We ensure the quality and productivity of our flowers through a specialized approach to propagation via cuttings. This method allows us to maintain control over genetic characteristics.
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Planting
The experience and knowledge of our talented team form the foundation of our commitment to excellence and ensure optimal planting.
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Mother Plants
Cuttings
They serve as a reliable source of vegetative material to grow new plants with the same desired characteristics, from flower color and shape to plant resilience and health.
By working with cuttings instead of seeds, we accelerate the growth time and ensure consistent and reliable blooming.
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Harvesting
This is the point where we carefully select and harvest our flowers, ensuring that each one is at its peak of beauty and freshness.
POST-HARVEST
Our Farm Process
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Reception
We organize the flowers according to their grade and the quality characteristics required by our standards. After classification, they are transferred to assemble custom bouquets.
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Bouquet Area
We create each bouquet according to the client’s specifications, based on factors such as bloom, quality, grade, and the number of stems, among others.
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Classification
Quality inspection is carried out to ensure the harvest meets standards. The flowers are organized by variety and color to continue with the proper processing and conditioning.
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Packaging
Once the packaging is complete, we perform a pre-cooling of the boxes to maintain the ideal temperature. We add guides and labels to ensure proper shipping.
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Treatment
Each bouquet is placed in treatment tubs, then moved to the hydration area, where its destination is assigned, and prepared for entry into the cold rooms.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Some of Our Practices
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Certified by Rainforest Alliance since 2017.
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Efficient use of rainwater for irrigation of our crops and the adoption of bio-based inputs.
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Comprehensive recycling process in post-harvest for materials such as caps, rubber, and newspaper.
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We transport our flowers by horse-drawn carriages from the farm to the post-harvest area.
