Darwin Perennials Celebrates 25 Years with Darwin Colombia

Darwin Perennials is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its propagation farm in Sabana de Bogotá, Darwin Colombia. From its origin as Flores del Amanecer for Aris Horticulture and through its 2014 purchase and evolution under Darwin Perennials’ ownership, it has been a leading supplier of high-quality unrooted cuttings and tissue-culture propagated perennial varieties for more than a quarter century.

Darwin Colombia has increased the availability of key perennial genetics into the North American and international markets. In addition, the facility and its management teams have fostered strong relationships within the Colombian floriculture sector, and have supported regional economic growth through a skilled, local workforce.

Laura Valdivieso, President of Asocolflores (The Colombian Association of Flower Exporters), conveyed her congratulations to Darwin Colombia in a letter this October to the facility’s General Manager, Cristina Brusco. Valdivieso’s letter cited the farm’s quality in propagation and its advanced research, which has demonstrated Colombia’s excellence in floriculture.

“The 25th anniversary of Darwin Colombia is a source of pride for the Association and for the Colombian floriculture sector,” says Valdivieso. “We reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting your initiatives and contributing to your ongoing success.”

As the current market for quality perennials continues to grow, Darwin Colombia will remain a keystone element to the success of North American — and global — perennial supply.

“Our Darwin Colombia facility has come a long way over the years, with significant upgrades to structures, technologies and processes — all with the goal of providing growers the best-quality vegetative perennials on the market,” says Karl Batschke, General Manager of Darwin Perennials. “The Colombia team strengthens the supply chain with their continuous dedication to excellence. This 25-year milestone is definitely one to celebrate.”

To learn more about Darwin Colombia, visit the Darwin Perennials website at www.darwinperennials.com/Supply/OurFarm/.