Today we’re visiting with Rosbie Morton, founder/owner of The Real Flower Company located in Hampshire, England to discuss:
- how her perplexity over the lack of scented roses propelled her to find and grow varieties with scent
- the growth and diversity of her business over the years
- how she increased stem length while maintaining the scent of the roses she grows
- the experience which led her to grow roses under cover
- pricing specialty roses
- how she staffs The Real Flower Company farm, retail shops, and sweet pea nursery
- why she felt it was necessary to partner with a sister company in Kenya
- her thoughts on sustainability and education
- her experience behind the scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show
- handling the challenges of rose diseases
Links mentioned in Episode Fifty:
Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) & Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee
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