RIO ROSES
GROWERS OF THE WORLD’S FINEST FLOWERS S I N C E 19 8 6
02 INTRO | Rio Roses
INTRO Our journey begins along the Andean mountain range
FOR
THE
PAST
THREE
DECADES,
EQUIFLOR,
A
PRIVATELY HELD CORPORATION, HAS BEEN A LEADING FRESH FLOWER GROWER AND DISTRIBUTOR IN THE NORTH AMERICAN REGION.
WE USE A MANUAL, ARTISAN APPROACH TO GROW OUR
FLOWERS
AND
CAREFULLY
NURTURE
EACH
PLANT TO BRING YOU THE HIGHEST QUALITY FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION.
WHAT STARTED AS A FAMILY BUSINESS IN 1986 HAS FLOURISHED INTO A HOUSEHOLD NAME, WITH OUR
NATIONALLY-BRANDED,
FRESH-CUT
“RIO
ROSES” DISTRIBUTED VIA A NETWORK OF FLOWER WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ACROSS THE US AND CANADA.
INDEX INTRO
02
INDEX
04
OUR FARMS
06
O U R S TA N D A R D S
08
OUR VALUE
10
RIO ROSES
12
RIO ROSES
14
RIO ROSES
16
RIO ROSES
18
RIO SPRAY ROSES
20
R I O C A R N AT I O N S
22
RIO DELPHINIUM
24
RIO RANUNCULUS
26
RIO CHRYSANTHEMUM SPRAYS
28
RIO CHRYSANTHEMUM DISBUDS
30
RIO ALSTROEMERIA
32
RIO GYPSOPHILA
34
RIO LILIES
36
RIO FREESIAS
38
RIO GLADIOLUS
39
RIO LISIANTHUS
40
RIO STOCK
41
RIO HYPERICUM
42
RIO SCOOP SCABIOSA
43
RIO SUNFLOWERS
44
RIO HYDRANGEAS
45
RIO CALLA LILIES
46
RIO MINI CALLAS
47
R I O S TAT I C E
48
RIO ANEMONES
49
RIO ASTER / RIO LIMONIUM
50
R I O L I AT R I S / R I O K A L E
51
RIO CRASPEDIA / RIO GREEN TRIX
52
RIO BELLS OF IRELAND
/
RIO ERYNGIUM
53
KEY PL AYERS
54
The birthplace of the world-renowned Rio Rose (interior greenhouse, Suesca, Colombia)
6 OUR FARMS
O U R FA R M S Consistent Premium Product Year-Round
FLOWER
GROWERS
Our farms are situated in the finest sub-tropical growing regions of Ecuador and Colombia. The Andean mountain range has premium climatic conditions, rich volcanic soil, and optimum light intensity, providing us with year-round flower production capability.
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION We focus on the most popular and in demand varieties and color assortments each year by conducting our own internal and external research. This provides us with up-to-date
information
and
identifies
future
demand
trends to ensure we can supply you with optimum variety availability.
BREEDERS
CUT
Rio Roses utilizes a “Breeders Cut” on all roses to encourage a more open and full bloom, produce a more vibrant color and enhance the flower’s overall performance.
8 OUR STANDARDS
EACH AND EVERY FLOWER WE CUT MUST MEET EXACT G R A D I N G S TA N D A R D S U N I Q U E C U T S TA G E P E R VA R I E T Y Every variety is different, and each should be cut at a different time to yield the best possible bloom for the end consumer.
MINIMUM HEAD/BUD SIZE S TA N D A R D S Each grade and variety is measured against its ideal bud size.
F O L I AG E R E M O VA L Each stem is conveniently pre-processed with 12.5 cm of foliage stripped.
EVEN STEM CUTS All stems are evenly cut at the bottom of each bunch to ensure proper hydration.
O U R S TA N D A R D S In addition to inspections at the farm, the quality control specialists at our Miami distribution center assess all of our incoming shipments of flowers each day to make sure that they meet our Rio standards
10 OUR VALUE
Above: Rio Proud, standard rose, in one of our greenhouses
B E S T VA L U E I N S T E M L E N G T H IN THE MARKET We measure the stem length without including the bloom height.
We use a two-tier bunching system and grade all of our roses using the bottom of the lower tier.
When adding the bloom height from the top tier, on average, an additional height of 10 cm is included.
Above is an example of our 50/55 cm bunch.
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RIO ROSES MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
10-12 DAYS
9-11 DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
50-70 CM
40-70 CM
CORAZÓN
EXPLORER
FREEDOM
Bright Red
Huge Headed Blue Red
Bright Velvet Red
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
MEDIUM
8-10
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70
40-70 CM
50-70 CM
CM
JANEIRO
CHERRY O
PINK FLOYD
Hot Pink
Dark Pink
Hot Pink
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
8-10
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70
40-70
40-60 CM
CM
CM
PURPLE CEZANNE
QUEEN BERRY
ROSEBERRY
Bright Fuchsia
Bright Hot Pink
Unique Dark Pink Almost Purple
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
7-9
7-9
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70 CM
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
S O L I TA I R E
TOPAZ
HOT PRINCESS
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
8-10
7-9
8-10 DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
40-60 CM
S O U L M AT E
ORLANDO
HERMOSA
Fuchsia
Bright Hot Pink
Light Pink
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
MEDIUM
8-10
DAYS
7-9
DAYS
40-70 CM
DAYS
50-70 CM
40-70 CM
SWEET UNIQUE
R O S I TA V E N D E L A
BLUSHING AKITO
Medium Pink with Dark Pink Trim
Strong Pink with a Touch of White on the Tips
Medium Pink
HIGH
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
Medium Pink
7-9
8-10
DAYS DAYS
GERALDINE
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
40-70 CM
40-60 CM
MOTHER OF PEARL
FAITH
Light Pink
Pale Pink with a Hint of Lavender
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
HIGH
7-9
DAYS
9-11
DAYS
DAYS
40-50 CM
40-70 CM
40-50 CM
JESSIKA
LIGHT ORLANDO
NENA
Light Pink
Light Pink
Light Pink
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
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RIO ROSES HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
10-12
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
50-70 CM
40-60 CM
SANOLI
SOPHIE
SWEET DOLOMITI
Light Pink
Blush Pink Outer Petals Brighter Pink Inner Petals
Light Pink
MEDIUM
MEDIUM MEDIUM
7-9
10-12
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70
40-70
40-70 CM
CM
CM
PINK MONDIAL Blush Pink and Creamy Chartreuse
S E N O R I TA
T I TA N I C
Peach with Blush Center
Pale Pink, Livia Look /Alike
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
7-9
7-9
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-60 CM
40-70
40-60
CM
CM
MARZIPAN Creamy Blush Pink
AKITO
AMELIA
Pure Stark White
White
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
7-9
7-9
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-60 CM
40-70 CM
40-60 CM
BLIZZARD
ESCIMO
FIRST LADY
Creamy White
Eggshell White
White with Cream Hue in Center
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
8-10
8-10
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-60
40-70
40-70
CM
CM
CM
MONDIAL
PLAYA BLANCA
P O L A R S TA R
Creamy White
Large Headed True White
Polar White
HIGH
HIGH
7-9
HIGH
7-9
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
PROUD
TIBET
VENDELA
Pure White
White
Champagne Ivory
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
7-9
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70
50-70 CM
40-60
CM
CM
W H I T E C H OCO L AT E
CREME DE LA CRÈME
QUICKSAND
Creamy White
Creamy with a Yellow Tint
Sandy Cream
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
MEDIUM
8-10
DAYS
7-9
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
DAYS
50-70 CM
BIKINI
BRIGHTON
DEJA VU
Bright Yellow
True Yellow
Bi-Color Yellow with Pink Edges
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
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RIO ROSES HIGH
HIGH
8-10
MEDIUM
8 -10
DAYS
8-10
DAYS
40-60 CM
DAYS
40-70 CM
HIGH & EXOTIC Yellow
40-70 CM
HUMMER
ISABEL
Bright Yellow
True Yellow
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
MEDIUM
8-10
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-60
40-70 CM
CM
L AT I N A Bright Yellow
MOHANA
S TA R D U S T
Bright Yellow
Deep Yellow
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
7-9
8-10
DAYS
9-11
DAYS
40-70
40-60 CM
CM
DAYS
40-60 CM
YELLOW CORAL
CONFIDENTIAL
FREE SPIRIT
Deep Yellow
Bright Orange with Darker Outer Petals
Orange with Hot Pink Edges
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
8-10
8-10
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70
40-70
50-70
CM
CM
CM
HIGH INTENZE
NINA
ORANGE CRUSH
Bright Fluorescent Orange with Dark Orange Flex
Dark Orange
Deep Orange
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
8-10
8-10
DAYS
7-9 DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-70 CM
S A N TA N A Dark Orange
40-70 CM
CUMBIA
LA PARISIENNE
Peach
Peach
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
8-10
7-9 DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
50-70 CM
SUNMASTER Peach
50-70 CM
TIFFANY
ENGAGEMENT
Pale Peach
Medium Pink
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
8-10
8-10
7-9 DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-50 CM
50-60 CM
PECKOUBO
AMSTERDAM
CORAL REEF
Salmon Pink
Coral/Salmon/Pink
Pale Fruity Peach/Coral
40-70 CM
HIGH
HIGH
7-9
MEDIUM
8-10
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
50-70 CM
DAYS
40-60 CM
50-70 CM
HIGH & BOOMING
M OV I E S TA R
M E N TA
Coral
Bright Coral with Enhanced Pink Hue
Very Light Lavender
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
18
RIO ROSES MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
7-9
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70
40-60
40-70
CM
CM
CM
M A N H AT TA N B L U E Lavender
PURPLE HAZE
OCEAN SONG
Two Tone Lavender
Soft Light Lavender
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
8-10
10-12
7-9 DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
50-70
40-70
40-60
CM
CM
CM
AVANT GARDE Lavender
MOODY BLUES
DEEP PURPLE
Lavender with Darker Outside Petals
Lavender
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
8-10
7-9
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
40-70
40-60 CM
CM
COO L WAT E R
BLUEBERRY
GREEN TEA
Medium Lavender
Dark Lavender
Light Green
HIGH
MEDIUM
7-9
MEDIUM
8-10
8-10
DAYS
DAYS
DAYS
40-70
40-70 CM
CM
40-70 CM
JADE
LEMONADE
WIMBLEDON
Key/Lime Green Petals
Lime Green
Deep Green Slight Red Edge
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
8-10
9-11
7-9
DAYS
DAYS
40-70 CM
DAYS
50-70 CM
50-70 CM
ESPERANCE
3D
Strawberry and Cream
BIG FUN
Bi-Color Orange / Yellow and Red
Dark Pink and Orange with a Cream Reverse
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
8 -10
MEDIUM
7-9
DAYS
40-70 CM
Buttery Cream Center with Coral Edges
DAYS
40-70
50-70 CM
CABARET
8-10
DAYS
CM
HIGH & CANDY
SWEETNESS
White Base with Light Pink Petal Margin
White with a Dark Pink Edge
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
7-9
HIGH
8-10
DAYS
8-10
DAYS
50-70
60-70
CM
40-70
CM
BLUSH
MALIBU
White with Red Petal Margins
Dark Pink with Cream Outer Petals
HIGH
DAYS
CM
HIGH MAGIC Yellow with Red Edges
HIGH
MEDIUM
7-9 7-9
7-9 DAYS
7-9 DAYS
DAYS
40-70
40-70 CM
50-70 CM
CM
HIGH YELLOW FLAME
CHERRY BRANDY
RAINBOW
Yellow with Red Flecks on Petal Margins
Bi-Color Orange/ Yellow and Red
Rainbow Tinted
PETAL COUNT (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
VASE LIFE (DAYS)
STEM LENGTH ( CM)
20 RIO SPRAY ROSES
B A B Y R I O S P R AY R O S E S
SNOWFLAKE
YELLOW BABE
ILSE
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
Our Baby Rio Spray Roses are distinctive because they are non-disbudded, which gives each of our bunches more volume, bigger blooms, and a higher perceived value.
WHITE MAJOLIKA
P R O F L O R A AWA R D W I N N I N G PORCELINA
ORANGE BABE
LOVELY LYDIA
S W E E T S E N S AT I O N
RED MIKADO
GRADING Cut when the bud begins to crack for maximum bloom development, color intensity, and head size Double the bloom count, with over 40 blooms per bunch Long laterals provide more design value Grade selection: 40 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm Best varieties per color Vase life: 8-10 days Available in quarter boxes (8-10 bunches) Double up available on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
CHABLIS
PINK MAJOLIKA
BLUE MOON
22 RIO CARNATIONS
R I O O P E N C U T C A R N AT I O N S
MOONLIGHT
ILLUSION
ZURIGO
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
Rio Carnations are recognized as having the longest vase life in the industry. Rio offers over 50 varieties in solid, novelty, assorted, custom pack and antique mix in Standard, Fancy and Select grades.
POLIMNIA
PEGASO
VORAGINE
YELLOW HERMES
FARIDA
GOLEM
CUMBIA
KINO
PEPPERMINT
ORANGE HERMES
DON PEDRO
ANTIGUA ANTIQUE
GRADING Large flowers, “Open Cut” ready for immediate conditioning and use Consistent flower size and cut stage in each bunch Strong, straight, thick stems for quality and easy designing 25-stem bunches Grade selection: Standard 55 cm (7 bunches per QB and 16 bunches per HB), Fancy 65 cm (7 bunches per QB and 14 bunches per HB) and Select 70 cm (6 bunches per QB and 12 bunches per HB) Available in quarter boxes and half boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day Secondary holiday & special events, double offered based on availability
CARAMEL ANTIQUE
24 RIO DELPHINIUM
RIO DELPHINIUM Rio is proud to be the largest grower of delphinium in Ecuador. Rio Delphinium is unique, with vibrant colors and incredibly long vase life due to special micro climate conditions. Our delphinium is greenhouse-grown for superior quality.
SKY BLUE
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
DARK BLUE
WHITE
GRADING Available in sky blue, dark blue and white 30+ florets per stem 10-stem bunches Grade selection: 60 cm (12 bunches per QB), 70 cm (12 bunches per QB), 80 cm (8 bunches per QB), and 90 cm (8 bunches per QB) Vase life: 10–12 days Available in quarter boxes No double up for holidays
26 RIO RANUNCULUS
RIO RANUNCULUS Rio Ranunculus have the thickest and consistently longest stems in the industry. We grow these beautiful flowers on our farm in Ecuador year-round and carry a huge range of colors, suitable for any occasion. Rio specializes in offering Fancy, Select and Super Select grades.
PURPLE
HOT PINK
PINK
LIGHT PINK
RED
PEACH
ORANGE
YELLOW
CREAM
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
GRADING Vibrant color assortment: purple, hot pink, pink, light pink, red, peach, orange, yellow, cream and white Grade selection: Fancy 30-35 cm, Select 40-45 cm and Super Select 50 cm and over 10-stem bunches Vase life: 8–10 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) Double up available on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
WHITE
28 RIO CHRYSANTHEMUM SPRAYS
R I O C H RY S A N T H E M U M S P R AY POM PONS Rio Poms are available in a wide range of colors and types, including daisy, cushion, button and novelty. We offer top-selling varieties of the newest and best selected Pom Pon varieties. Availability includes Dutch varieties, Reagan’s, Atlantis and Button families.
DAISY
NOVELTY
CUSHION
BUTTON
GRADING Available in all colors and tinted colors Available in Premium grade and Select grade Premium grade: 7-9 stems per bunch, 5-7 usable blooms per stem, minimum of 35 usable blooms per bunch, 12 bunches per QB and 24 bunches per HB Select grade: 6 stems per bunch, 5-7 usable blooms per stem, minimum of 30 usable blooms per bunch, 14 bunches per QB and 28 bunches per HB Vase life: 8–10 days Available in quarter boxes and half boxes
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
Double up availability on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas Secondary holidays & special events, double offered based on availability
RIO SINGLE STEM CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rio Chrysanthemums are one of the top-selling Mums in the industry. We take a great deal of pride in our specifications. Each bloom is packed individually in a net for protection. All assortments are packed seasonally and contain 4 to 6 colors.
A N AS TAS IA W H IT E
A N AS TASI A SU N NY Y E LLOW
A N A S TA S I A DA RK G RE E N
A N A S TA S I A PURPLE
CHISPA
SAFFINA
RED MAGNA
AN ASTASIA L AV EN DER
MAGNUM
L IM E GR EEN ZEMBL A
GRADING
D I S B U D VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y
Available in many colors
White: Cavallini, Eleonora, Magnum, Churchill,
Strong, straight, and thick stems
Chita, Galactica and Baltica [Available all year]
Deep green, lush foliage
Yellow: Eleonora, Galactica and Kournikova
7–8 inches across the blooms when open
[Available all year]
10-stem bunches
Lavender : Lavender Eleonora and Rossano
Vase life: 8–10 days
[Available all year]
Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half
Purple : Desna, Nexus and Tornado [Available all year]
boxes (20 bunches)
Pink: Rossano and Carina [Available all year]
Double up availability on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas Secondary holidays & special events, double offered based on availability
S P I D E R VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y : White: Anastasia, Yazoo [Available all year] Yellow: Anastasia [Available all year] Lavender / Pink: Anastasia [Available all year]
Green / Dark Green: Lime Zembla [Available all year] Bronze / Dark Bronze: Bronze Eleonora, Copper and Red Tornado, Magna [Available only during fall season] Novelty: Fuego and Morgan [Available only during fall season]
Disbudded Deluxe contains: a collection of Cremons and Spiders. in a seasonal color mix.
Purple: Anastasia, Baltazar [Available all year]
Rio Disbud Chrysanthemums are available in: Assorted
Green/Dark Green: Anastasia, Lime Zembla [Available all year]
Spiders, Solid Spiders, Assorted Disbuds,
Gold Bronze/Dark Bronze: Anastasia [Available only during
Solid Disbuds and Disbud Deluxe.
fall season] Novelty: Saffina, Chispa [Available only during fall season]
30 RIO CHRYSANTHEMUM DISBUDS
RIO CHRYSANTHEMUM DISBUD BUTTONS
WH ITE Z ON AR
PIN K L ORAX
YEL L OW PAL ADOV
BR O NZE PAL ADOV
PU RPL E ARAG ON
GRADING Available colors: white, yellow, bronze, pink and purple Grade selection: 70 cm 5-stem bunches Vase life: 8–10 days Available in quarter boxes (12 bunches)
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO CHRYSANTHEMUMS COMBO MIXED BOX You pick them and we will pack them for you. Quarter Box: Pick any 6 Pom Pons and any 3 Disbuds. Half Box: Pick any 12 Pom Pons and any 6 Disbuds
N O V E L T Y VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y :
C U S H I O N VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y :
White: Annecy, White Secret, Radost and Puma
White: Baltica, Maisy and Arctic Queen
[Available all year]
[Available all year]
White: Estrella, Esponja and Starburst [Available only
Yellow: Sunny Zembla, Baltica Yellow and Golden Polaris
during winter season]
[Available all year]
Yellow: Viking, Lemon, Annecy and Radost
Pink: Venice, Baltica Pink and Music [Available all year]
[Available all year]
Purple: Swing, True and Tornado [Available all year]
Purple / White: Orinoco, Avila and Handsome
Lime: Lime Zembla [Available all year]
[Available all year]
Bronze: Drum, Madera, Bartoli and Falma [Available only
Purple: Troyes [Available all year]
during fall season]
Green: Athos, Peridot and Green Dream
Red: Rock, Malbec [Available only during fall season]
[Available all year] Orange: Coruna and Viking [Available only during fall season] Red: Cabaret and Bradford [Available only during fall season]
B U T TO N VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y : White: Eagle [Available all year] Pink / Purple: Becky, Uva and Delirock [Available all year] Yellow: Paintball and Focus [Available all year] Green: Country, Bomber and Forrest Gump
DA I S Y VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y :
[Available all year]
White: Atlantis, Reagan and Coconut
Red: Lexy, Hot Rod and Ole [Available only during
[Available all year]
fall season]
Yellow: Atlantis, Factor, Sunny Reagan, Cordelia
Bronze: Lexy [Available only during fall season]
and Minion [Available all year] Lavender: Atlantis, Reagan and Rihanna [Available all year] Purple: Stromboli, Memphis and Can Can [Available all year] Orange: Managua, Reagan, Atlantis, Zarita, Rome and Ribbon [Available only during fall season] Bi-Color : Cocarde, Kadanz and Union [Available only during fall season] Red: Atlantis, Brahma, Chili Pepper and Rebasco [Available only during fall season] Hot Pink: Rap and Diego [Available all year] MAKE 3 SEASONAL CHANGES A YEAR SO YOUR FLOWERS ALWAYS MEET YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS REGARDLESS OF SEASON.
C R E M O N VA R I E T I E S A N D AVA I L A B I L I T Y : White: Cavallini, Snow Eleonora, Magnum and Galactica [Available all year] Yellow: Eleonora, Fiebre and Kournikova [Available all year] Pink/Lavender: Lilac Eleonora, Rossano, Rossano Charlotte and Desna [Available all year] Bronze: Eleonora, Fuego, Bonanza, Desna [Available only during fall season] Purple: Desna Dark, Nexus and Tornado Green: Lime Zembla [Available all year]
32 RIO ALSTROEMERIA
RIO ALSTROEMERIA Rio Alstroemerias are small trumpet shaped flowers available in over 30 varieties. The petals are bi-colored, freckled or streaked, with multiple flowers on each stem, Rio Alstroemerias are perfect for bud vases and large arrangements.
WHISLTLER
GALAXY
H I M A L AYA
OLYMPIA
GRADING
DUBAI
PRIMADONNA
SHAKIRA
ANGELINA
D I S B U D D E D A L S T R O E M E R I A VA R I E T I E S
Available in all colors
• Purple: Galaxy, Olympia, Napoli
Strong, straight and thick stems
• Red: Angelina
Deep green, lush foliage
• Yellow: Jamaica, Bella Star, Shakira, Leblon, Yellow Swan
Super Select: 5+ blooms per stem (9 bunches
• Orange: Orange Queen, Tampa, Jaffa, Zanzibar
per QB and 18 bunches per HB)
• Cream: Amazone
Select: 4+ blooms per stem (11 bunches
• White: Fuji, Himalaya, Whistler
per QB and 22 bunches per HB)
• Pink: Primadonna, Modena, Coco, Dubai, Mermaid
Fancy: 3+ blooms per stem (13 bunches
• Hot Pink: Bordeaux, Rosita, Navarro, Amposta
per QB and 26 bunches per HB)
• Bi-Color: Balance (white/pink), Rebecca (white/pink),
10-stem bunches
Pumori (pink/white), Picanto (pink/white)
Vase life: 10–12 days
• Lavender: Stratos
Available in half boxes and quarter boxes
ASSORTMENTS
SIZE
Color breakdown (all grades):
We offer different packs based on different grades.
• White 3-4, Red 2-3, Bi-Color 2-3, Orange-Peach 1-2, Yellow 2, Pink 2-3, Lilac/Lavender 2-3
No double up for holidays
34 RIO GYPSOPHILA
RIO GYPSOPHILA Rio offers different varieties of gypsophila such as Million Stars, Snow Ball, Vivo, Xlence and Mirabella. Each variety follows specific grading specifications.
M I L L I O N S TA R S
GRADING Long, sturdy laterals Full florets in a cluster 75% open cut Weight: 250 grams 70 cm in stem length Vase life: 10–12 days 7-10 stems per bunch Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half boxes (20 bunches)
XLENCE
GRADING Large bloom and long, sturdy laterals Bloom size averages 9-11 mm 80 % open cut Weight: 250 grams 70 cm in stem length 7-10 stems per bunch Vase life: 10-12 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half boxes (20 bunches)
Double up availability on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day Secondary holidays & special events, double offered based on availability
SNOW BALL
GRADING
VIVO
GRADING
Large blooms and long, sturdy
White, large bloom
laterals
Straight stems
Abundant blooms per lateral
75% open cut
80 % open cut
Weight: 250 grams
Weight: 250 grams
70 cm in stem length
7-10 stems per bunch
10 stem per bunch
Vase life: 10–12 days
Vase life: 10–12 days
Available in quarter boxes
Available in quarter boxes
(10 bunches) and half boxes
(10 bunches) and half boxes
(20 bunches)
(20 bunches)
MIRABELLA
GRADING Large bloom and long, sturdy laterals 75% open cut Weight: 250 grams 70 cm in stem length 7-10 stems per bunch Vase life: 10–12 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half boxes (20 bunches)
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
36 RIO LILIES
RIO LILIES RIO ROSE LILY
CAROLINA
COROLLA
PAMEL A
BELONICA
ISABELLA
ELENA
N ATA L I A
J U A N I TA
GRADING Available varieties: Carolina, Corolla, Pamela, Belonica, Isabella, Elena, Natalia and Juanita 3-5 Blooms per stem Grade selection: 70 cm 5-stem bunches Vase life: 8-10 days Available in quarter boxes (12 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
Rio is excited to introduce several types of premium lilies in different colors and varieties. Rio will be carrying Rose Lilies, Oriental Lilies and LA Lilies in different varieties, colors and grades.
R I O O R I E N TA L L I L I E S
S A N TA N D E R
S TA R F I G H T E R
MARLON
TA R R A N G O
ZAMBESI
TIBER
N OVA ZEMBLA
LITOWEEN
INDIAN SUMMERSET
GRADING Available varieties: Santander, Star Fighter, Marlon, Tarrango, Zambesi, Tiber and Nova Zembla 3-5 Blooms per stem Grade selection: 75 cm Bloom sizes: pink varieties have bloom sizes from 9.5-12.5 cm in diameter and white varieties have bloom sizes from 11 cm to 13 cm in diameter Big size blooms and sturdy long stems 10-stem bunches Vase life: 8-10 days Available in quarter boxes (8 bunches)
RIO LA HYBRID LILIES
NASHVILLE
RED ALERT
TRESOR
GRADING Available varieties: Nashville, Red Alert, Tresor, Litoween, and Indian Summerset Grade selection: 75 cm 3-5 Blooms per stem Bloom sizes: 6.5-9 cm in diameter on average 10-stem bunches Vase life: 6-8 days Available in quarter boxes (8 bunches)
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
38 RIO FREESIAS
RIO FREESIAS Rio introduces this flower on a year-round basis in six colors and in two different grades: Super Select and Giant.
RED
PINK
YELLOW
WHITE
PURPLE
L AV E N D E R
GRADING Available colors: red, yellow, white, pink, purple and lavender Grade selection: 55 cm (Super Select) and 80 cm ( Giant) 10-stem bunches Vase life: 6-8 days Available in quarter boxes (8 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO GLADIOLUS 39
RIO GLADIOLUS Rio introduces Gladiolus in multiple colors. This flower is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. Rio Gladiolus are shipped upright in a stand up hamper box.
WHITE
PURPLE
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE
GRADING • Available colors: white, red, purple, yellow and orange • Grade selection: 90 cm – 100 cm (Super Select) • Flowers per stem: 8 • Spike Length: 20 cm • 10-stem bunches • 15 bunches per box • Vase life: 8–10 days Seasonal availability only: January – April
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
40 RIO LISIANTHUS
RIO LISIANTHUS Rio Lisianthus are long-lasting bell-shaped flowers with delicate petals and oval leaves. We offer in many colors, from delicate whites and pinks to greens, lavenders and deep purples.
WHITE
GREEN
PINK
HOT PINK
PURPLE
BI-COLOR
GRADING Available in white, pink, hot pink, green, purple and bi-color Grade selection: Super Select 70 cm long Super Select grade includes 5-6 blooms per stem 10-stem bunches Vase life: 7-8 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO STOCK 41
RIO STOCK Rio Stock produces long lasting double blooms with a spice long scent. Our vast array of colors come in solids or assorted packs for your special needs.
WHITE
PURPLE
CREAM
DARK PURPLE
LIGHT PINK
L AV E N D E R
HOT PINK
GRADING Available in white, cream, light pink, lavender, purple, dark purple and hot pink Grade selection: 60 cm and 70 cm 10-stem bunches Vase life: 7-8 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
42 RIO HYPERICUM
RIO HYPERICUM Rio specializes in offering the Magical Series in multiple colors. This exceptional selection has very large berries and a vase life of up to 12 days.
RED TRIUMPH
VICTORY GREEN
PEACH
MIDNIGHT
GRADING Available in red, green, peach, burgundy, pink and orange Foliage removed from bottom of each bunch Berry quantity and size vary by variety Grade selection: 70 cm (12 bunches per QB) and 80 cm (10 bunches per QB) 10-stem bunches Vase life: 10–12 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
RIO SCOOP SCABIOSA 43
RIO SCOOP SCABIOSA Rio Scabiosa comes in eight different colors and is a perfect addition to any flower arrangement. Their heads take on a distinctive button-like appearance that can grow up to 3 inches in diameter.
VA N I L L A
MARSHMALLOW
CANDY
L AV E N D E R
TUTTI FRUTTI
BLACKBERRY
CHERRY VA N I L L A
RASPBERRY
GRADING Available varieties: Vanilla, Candy, Lavender, Cherry Vanilla, Marshmallow, Tutti Frutti, Blackberry and Raspberry Grade selection: 60 cm and 70 cm 10-stem bunches Vase life: 5-6 days Available in quarter boxes (15 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the grade.
44 RIO SUNFLOWERS
RIO SUNFLOWERS Rio Sunflowers are a great focal flower for arrangements and bouquets and can be used year-round. Rio carries the Vincent Choice variety.
LARGE
MEDIUM
MINI
GRADING Mini-grade center are 1-2 cm in diameter Medium-grade centers are 3–4 cm in diameter Large-grade centers are 5 cm or greater in diameter Mini-grade quarter boxes include 20 bunches and 100 stems Medium-grade quarter boxes include 12 bunches and 60 stems Large-grade quarter boxes include 12 bunches and 60 stems Vase life: 7–9 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
RIO HYDRANGEAS 45
RIO HYDRANGEAS Rio carries a range of hydrangeas in soft colors and different sizes. Each bloom carries natural foliage that gives them a full yet elegant look in any arrangement.
BLUE
DUTCH PURPLE
WHITE
MINI GREEN
GRADING Available in blue, purple, white and green Select grade: 6-inch blooms and 26 stems per QB Mini grade: 4-inch blooms and 30 stems per QB Open cut, except Mini Green is cut tight for color Strong stems Vase life: 10–12 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s day Secondary holidays & special events, double offered based on availability
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
17 RIO 46 CALLA CALLA LILIES
RIO CALLA LILIES Rio Open-Cut Callas are ideal for line emphasizing techniques and can be woven into interesting designs that make for drama and excitement.
GRADING • Open cut • Grade selection: Super Select 70 cm • Individually sleeved to protect the flower • 18 stems per box • Vase life: 7–9 days • Available in quarter boxes (18 stems) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s day
RIO CALLA LILIES BOUQUETS Rio offers five stem Calla Lily Bouquets with five long stems of our super select white calla. Each bouquet includes five open-cut blooms and an additional stem of a calla lily leaf. The bouquet comes in a crisp clear sleeve which gives it a great presentation.
GRADING • 5 stem Calla Bouquet with natural foliage • Open cut • 40 callas per box • Vase life: 7–9 days • Available in half boxes (8 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO MINI CALLAS 47
RIO MINI CALLAS Rio Mini Callas have sleek, elegant stems in many grades and a vast array of varieties and colors to choose from.
ODESSA
MANGO
S U M AT R A
PACO
GARNET GLOW
SUNSHINE
C R Y S TA L WHITE
PICASSO
GRADING • Available in white, pink, red, bi-color, purple, dark purple, yellow and orange • Grade selection: 40 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm • Open-cut trumpet • 10-stem bunches • Vase life: 8–10 days • Available in quarter boxes (8 bunches) • Pre-book only
VA R I E T I E S • White : Crystal Blush, Crystal White • Pink: Rubylite, Garnet Glow, Sumatra • Red: Red Sox, Captain Romance • Bi-Color: Picasso, Black Eye • Purple: Paco • Dark Purple: Schwarzwalder, Hot Chocolate, Odessa, Black Star, Night Cap • Yellow: Sunshine, Florex Gold • Orange: Mango, Hot Shot, Murand Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
48 RIO STATICE
R I O S TAT I C E Our Rio Tissue Culture Statice includes a minimum of four laterals per stem. Stems are a minimum of 60 cm from the top of the flower to the bottom of the stem.
LIGHT PINK
CREAM
PURPLE
WHITE
L AV E N D E R
BLUE
GRADING Available in light pink, cream, purple, white, lavender, blue and peach Super Statice is available in 470+ grams per bunch Select is available in 300+ grams per bunch Minimum 4 long laterals per stem Grade selection: 60 cm (12 bunches per QB) and 70 cm (10 bunches per QB) Vase life: 8–10 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
RIO ANEMONES 49
RIO ANEMONES Rio Anemones are unique novelty flowers with vibrant and delicate, hardy blooms. Our vast array of colors come in solids or assorted packs for your special needs.
HOT PINK
WHITE
PURPLE
RED
GRADING Vibrant color assortment: hot pink, purple, white and red with a black center Grade selection: 30 cm, 35 cm, and 40 cm 10-stem bunches Vase life: 7-9 days Available in quarter boxes (16 bunches) Available year-round Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
50 RIO ASTER / LIMONIUM
RIO ASTER Rio offers different varieties of Aster such as Symphony, Solidago, Golden Glory and Purple Monarch.
GRADING Hundreds of small flowers arranged along laterals 300-gram bunch minimum Bloom cut: 40% open Grade selection: 70 cm
SYMPHONY
SOLIDAGO
Vase life: 8–10 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half boxes (20 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
GOLDEN GLORY
PURPLE MONARCH
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO LIMONIUM Rio offers different varieties of limonium such as Blue Stream, Misty Blue and Misty White.
GRADING Open Cut’ ready for immediate use Packed in nets to avoid moisture build up and odor
BLUE STREAM
MISTY BLUE
300 grams per bunch Grade selection: 80 cm Vase life: 10 – 12 days Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) and half boxes (20 bunches) No double up for holidays
MISTY WHITE
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
R I O L I AT R I S
RIO LIATRIS / KALE 51
Rio Liatris flowers open and mature from the top of the spike downward. These long lasting cut flowers are excellent accents for any arrangement.
GRADING Tiny purple flowers form a tall narrow spike – the ultimate ‘line’ flower Thick, straight stems Grade selection: 70 cm (15 bunches per QB) 80 cm (15 bunches per QB), and 90 cm (12 bunches per QB) Vase life: 10–12 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
L I AT R I S
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
R I O O R G A N I C O R N A M E N TA L K A L E Rio specializes in offering the Crane series in multiple colors.
GRADING Available colors: lavender, green, white,
L AV E N D E R
hot pink, cream and assorted Grade selection: 40 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, and 55 cm 40 stems per box Long, straight stems Vase life: 8–10 days
GREEN
Available in quarter boxes (8 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
WHITE
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
52 RIO CRASPEDIA / GREEN TRIX
RIO CRASPEDIA Rio offers yellow and painted Craspedia in solids and assorted packs.
GRADING Available in yellow and in 14 different painted colors Grade selection: 70 cm and 80 cm
YELLOW N AT U R A L
Flower size: 3 cm
GREEN PAINTED
10-stem bunches Vase life: 15-20 days Available in quarter boxes (15 bunches) Double up availability on
RED PAINTED
Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SILVER PAINTED
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO GREEN TRIX Rio Green Trix is part of the Dianthus family and is a great focal flower for any type of arrangement.
GRADING Vibrant, full blooms Grades selection: 40 cm, 50 cm, and 55 cm 10-stem bunches (100 stems in total) Vase life: 8–10 days
GREEN TRIX
Available in quarter boxes (10 bunches) Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO BELLS OF IRELAND Rio carries Bells of Ireland that are greenhouse-grown for superior quality.
GRADING 10-stem bunches Slightly scented Grade selection: 70 cm (15 bunches per QB), 80 cm (15 bunches per QB), and 90 cm (12 bunches per QB) Vase life: 12–14 days Available in quarter boxes
BELLS OF IRELAND
Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
SIZE We offer different packs based on different grades.
RIO ERYNGIUM Rio Eryngium is a perennial herb with leathery and spiny leaves. Rio offers different varieties of eryngium such as Magical Purple and Blue Bell.
GRADING Available in Super Select and Select grades Super Select grade includes 12
MAGICAL PURPLE
bunches with 120 stems per QB Select grade includes 15 bunches with 150 stems per QB Vase life: 10–14 days Available in quarter boxes Double up availability on Valentine’s and Mother’s Day
BLUE BELL
SIZE We only offer one pack regardless of the stem length.
RIO BELLS OF IRELAND / ERYNGIUM 53
54 KEY PLAYERS
I N T E R N AT I O N A L H E A D Q U A R T E R S ( U . S . ) EQUIFLOR CORPORATION – RIO ROSES 1500 NW 95TH AVE, DORAL, FL 33172 TOLL FREE: 866.RIO.ROSE (746.7673) PHONE: 305.594.4445 RIOROSES.COM
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OSCAR FERNANDEZ Director of Sales
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Director of Sourcing & Quality Assurance carlos@equiflor.com
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Chief Financial Officer aerlim@equiflor.com