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Preparing for Valentine’s Day – Inside Rosaprima’s Most Significant Season

For the 2026 Valentine’s window, the Ecuadorian brand anticipates approximately 14 million stems!

By: THURSD. | 19-01-2026 | 3 min read
Special Days Roses Cut Flowers
Rosaprima farm Ecuador

Valentine’s Day marks the most important season for Rosaprima, uniting months of planning, technical precision, and the dedication of thousands toward a single date. Every rose delivered stems from a process carefully orchestrated long before January. Valentine's Day comes long before February, with months filled with hard work to get the most beautiful roses delivered worldwide.

Planning at Scale and With Purpose at Rosaprima

For Valentine’s Day 2026, Rosaprima prepared more than 232 hectares dedicated specifically to this season. These fields are planned far in advance, aligning agronomy, labor, and logistics to meet the year's highest-demand window without compromising quality.

 

Taking roses to be packed
Getting roses ready to be shipped internationally for V-day

 

The production cycle begins in early November, when the pinch process is initiated. This timing aligns with the rose’s natural 90-day growth cycle to reach every flower's ideal stage precisely when they are needed for the market.

 

Red rose harvest at Rosaprima Ecuador
Red rose harvest at Rosaprima, Ecuador

 

Varieties That Define Valentine’s Day

To meet market expectations, they prioritized iconic red varieties known for their reliability and presence:

These roses were selected for their color intensity, structure, vase life, and ability to withstand the pressure of Valentine’s Day demand.

 

Closeup of Redvolution by Rosaprima
Close-up of Redvolution roses

 

Agronomic Management and Quality at Its Peak 

Multiple pinch cycles are executed to ensure a synchronized flowering peak. Throughout the season, the agronomic teams continuously monitor plant health, nutrition, and climate conditions, making precise adjustments to maintain consistency and quality.

During Valentine's, one of the most important holidays in the industry, every quality parameter is measured and respected. Bud size, stem length, firmness, and opening behavior are all evaluated to ensure uniform, premium stems across the entire program.

 

Cutting fresh red roses at Rosaprima
Cutting fresh red roses

 

For the 2026 Valentine’s window, the Ecuadorian brand anticipates approximately 14 million stems – each nurtured with the same devotion and passion that define the brand, ensuring every rose carries a message of love.

The Human Effort Behind the Season 

One of the most essential elements of Valentine’s preparation is the dedication of their people. More than 3,000 individuals work together across the farm, from production and harvest to post-harvest, quality control, and logistics. Preparing the team for this surge requires coordination, training, and timing, all of which are among the most demanding aspects of the season.

This collective effort makes sure that every rose arrives as intended, not only for Rosaprima’s customers but also for the final recipient who experiences the meaning behind the gesture. Months of preparation align nature, technique, and expertise to meet this narrow window.

 

Two happy workers at Rosaprima

 

Valentine’s Day 2026 – The Art of Expression 

Their 2026 Valentine's Day campaign centers on the idea that roses are powerful communicators of emotion. The campaign aims to highlight how giving a rose expresses deep feeling and intention, creating connections when words fall short.

 

2025 Valentine's Day recap

 

At Rosaprima, every stem holds emotion, bridging words and generations. Giving a rose remains a tradition. A single gesture, shared across cultures, conveys a shared feeling. Love may be spoken of as 'Amor, Amour, or Liebe', but its meaning is always understood.

This Valentine’s Day, let their roses express what words cannot.

 

Banner Rosaprima Valentine Desktop

FAQ

When does Valentine’s Day planning actually begin at Rosaprima?

Valentine’s Day planning begins months in advance, long before January. For the 2026 season, production decisions, field allocation, and pinch timing started as early as November to align with the rose’s natural growth cycle and ensure peak quality for February delivery.

How many roses does Rosaprima expect to produce for Valentine’s Day 2026?

For the 2026 Valentine’s window, Rosaprima anticipates producing approximately 14 million premium rose stems, all grown under strict quality and consistency standards.

Why is the pinch process so important for Valentine’s production?

The pinch process determines when roses will bloom. By initiating pinches in early November, Rosaprima aligns the rose’s 90-day growth cycle so flowers reach their ideal stage exactly when global demand peaks for Valentine’s Day.

 

Which rose varieties are prioritized for Valentine’s Day and why?

Rosaprima prioritizes iconic red varieties such as Freedom and Redvolution. These roses are selected for their intense color, strong structure, long vase life, and ability to perform reliably during the high-pressure Valentine’s season.

How many people are involved in preparing roses for Valentine’s Day?

More than 3,000 people contribute across production, harvest, post-harvest, quality control, and logistics. Valentine’s Day is the most labor-intensive season of the year, requiring precise coordination and teamwork across the entire operation.

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