Asian buyers already know Colombian flowers: in South Korea, hydrangeas are among the most popular Colombian varieties together with roses and carnations, according to Colombia's flower exporters' association. San Isidro grows hydrangeas in La Ceja, Antioquia, and ships them to importers and florists in Asia who need large heads, exact colors and supply all year.
How a long-haul shipment works
- Packed for distance. Stems are cut and hydrated in the morning, graded, packed one grade and color per box, and pre-cooled before leaving the farm.
- Air freight with a connection. Flights to Asia usually connect through a hub in the United States, Europe or the Middle East. Your forwarder chooses the routing; we coordinate cut and packing dates with the flight.
- Phytosanitary certificate and inspection. Japan, South Korea and other Asian markets inspect imported plants on arrival and generally require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country; ours is issued by ICA (see Japan's Plant Protection Station).
- Rehydration on arrival. Hydrangeas drink through stems and petals: a fresh cut and a 30–45 minute full soak revive a tired head.
Why a highland farm matters for long routes
At 2,200 m, cool nights make hydrangea stems woody and heads dense. A woody stem holds water better on a long flight and stands upright under a heavy head on arrival. That is the quality insurance for a route with a connection.
What we offer Asian buyers
- Natural white, our flagship, in grades from Mini to Jumbo (21+ cm).
- 255 tinted references, including soft pastels, antique and metallic finishes popular in wedding and gift design.
- Supply all year, about 50,000 stems a week, with a single trial box to start.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import Colombian hydrangeas to Japan or South Korea?
Yes. Colombia already exports hydrangeas to Asia — in South Korea they are among the most popular Colombian flowers. San Isidro in La Ceja, Antioquia, ships to Asian importers and florists; send your country, arrival airport, grades and volumes for a quote.
How do hydrangeas travel from Colombia to Asia?
By air freight in a cold chain, usually connecting through a hub in the United States, Europe or the Middle East. Flowers are cut, hydrated, graded and pre-cooled at the farm before departure.
What documents are needed to import cut flowers into Japan or Korea?
These markets generally require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country and inspect flowers on arrival. For Colombian flowers the certificate is issued by ICA. Your importer confirms the current rules.
How do I start ordering from Asia?
Write to ventas@cultivossanisidro.com or WhatsApp +57 311 367 6027 with your destination and volumes. Most buyers start with one air-freight trial box.
Request an export quote
Tell us your destination, grades and volumes — we answer in English or Spanish, usually the same business day.
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