We were absolutely delighted to catch up with the team at Tessa and let us tell you, their story is as colourful and uplifting as their roses. Founded back in 1997 (yes, Tessa is now a stylish 28-year-old), this Ecuador-based company has blossomed into a true global player with over 2,500 rose-loving professionals. And spoiler alert: their spray roses are totally worth swooning over.
From Seed of an Idea to a Global Bloom
Tessa started with a simple but powerful mission: bring the finest quality roses to the world. Fast-forward nearly three decades and they’re shipping blooms to customers across five continents. But what we love most is that, even with this huge growth, they’ve kept their roots grounded (pun absolutely intended) in passion, care, and creativity.
Green at Heart
Sustainability at Tessa isn’t a side project, it’s their DNA. They’ve kitted out their farms with automated irrigation systems to save water (because every drop counts!) and proudly hold four big certifications—Flor Verde, Rainforest Alliance, FlorEcuador, and BASC. Basically, they’re proving that roses can be gorgeous and grown responsibly. Think of it as guilt-free beauty straight from nature.
“We want people to know that when they choose Tessa, they’re not just buying roses—they’re supporting a planet-friendly future,” explained a team member.
Say Hello to Sprayroses
Now here’s where it gets exciting. In 2022, Tessa decided it was time to expand their floral family and began growing sprayroses. They launched with their very first collections—BR. STAR, Fibonacci, Star, and Jewel—a bold start that set the tone for what was to come. These initial lines have since evolved into today’s signature collections: the #Ashtag Collection, Flow Collection, and Trendsetter Collection. Altogether, Tessa now grows more than 90 varieties of spray roses, each one bursting with vibrant colour and an impressive vase life.
What makes them even more remarkable is their exceptionally large bloom size, as you can see in Wink Allure and Gracious below—two varieties whose generous, full-petaled blooms stand out from typical spray roses and give every arrangement that extra wow factor. Tessa has truly given spray roses the spotlight they deserve.
“Spray roses feel playful, modern, and versatile—we wanted to create collections that would inspire florists and bring smiles to people everywhere,” the Tessa team shared.
Farming at the Top of the World
Here’s a fact that blew our minds: Tessa’s roses are grown at a staggering 3,000 meters above sea level. That’s higher than many mountain peaks in Europe. The combo of intense sunlight and cool Andean air creates the perfect “spa retreat” for roses, resulting in richer colours and longer-lasting blooms. Basically, the flowers get VIP treatment from Mother Nature herself.
It’s not every day you hear of roses thriving in the clouds, but Tessa has made it their secret superpower.
What’s Next for Tessa?
If the last 28 years are anything to go by, the future is looking bright and rosy. With sustainability, innovation, and a whole lot of passion driving them forward, Tessa is set to keep bringing extraordinary blooms to the world.
So next time you spot a bouquet of sprayroses bursting with colour and life, there’s a good chance it might just be from Tessa, fresh from the Andes, straight into your hands.
