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Five Rose Breeders and Wageningen University & Research Take On Botrytis, Together A shared R&D project aims to cut Botrytis losses on roses with smarter, DNA-informed breeding.
How Does Rose Breeding Work? The Long Process of Creating New Varieties
How Does Rose Breeding Work? The Long Process of Creating New Varieties Behind every famous variety are thousands of "maybes," countless hours in the greenhouse, and breeders with both sharp eyes and patient hearts.
United Selections Unveils New Varieties to Color the Months Ahead
United Selections’ New Varieties That Will Delight You in the Coming Months "Generally, all our varieties have a good vase life of 10+ days, are resistant to diseases, easy to grow, and come in good lengths."
United Selections Ecaudor
A Flourishing Annual Opening of United Selection's Open Days in Ecuador Held at the company’s facilities in Cayambe, the event, held from March 11-13, brought together visitors from across Latin America and beyond.
Floral Events Thursd Now
Mar 18 | 4 min read
Pollinating the stems of a rose for breeding
Who Are the Most Innovative Rose Breeders in the World? Rose innovation begins years before a variety reaches the market. From genetics and color development to disease resistance and post-harvest performance, modern breeding programs shape the future of the global cut flower industry.
Könst Alstroemeria Marks Eight Decades of Breeding Superiority
Könst Alstroemeria’s Eight Decades of Breeding Superior Genetics Having started as a modest family-run Dutch nursery, the breeder has now grown into a household name.
10 Questions to Ahmed Nzibo
10 Questions to Ahmed Nzibo, the Chairman of United Selections "Taking for granted the privileges and advantages we have is always dangerous."
10 Questions Interviews
Feb 02 | 7 min read
Red roses meaning on Valentines Day
Meaning of Red Roses for Valentine's Day The story behind a widely shared gesture, shaped by history, personal expression, and how meaning is communicated without words.
Alina Neacsa
Alina Neacsa and United Selections on Building a Relationship That Lasts A real example of how consistency, openness, and shared effort can turn an idea into lasting industry recognition.
Cut Flowers
Jan 28 | 5 min read
Breeders United Selections, Könst Alstroemeria, and Icon Selections Hosted Their Open Days at Their Facility in Nakuru, Kenya
New Varieties and Genetics Take Centerstage at United Selections’ Open Days The event attracted a diverse group, including growers, consolidators, logistics companies, florists, and flower enthusiasts.
The Bloom Together Initiative Launches the 2026 Digital Floral Events Calendar — Now Featuring the New Micro-Holiday Calendar 1.0.
New Bloom Media Launches 2026 Digital Floral Events Calendar With Micro-Holiday Feature This calendar provides verified dates for major conventions, exhibitions, educational sessions, and networking opportunities across the year.
Which Are the Red Roses for Christmas Holidays and Perfect for the Festive Season?
These Are Some of the Most Beautiful Red Roses for Christmas Rich flowers that are an eternal demonstration of love and affection that is spread by these holidays.
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