Grown in Kenya · Delivered Worldwide

Premium Kenyan Flowers
Exported Worldwide

Supplying fresh-cut roses, summer flowers, and specialty blooms to international wholesalers, retailers, and floral distributors — direct from Kenya's highlands.

50+Varieties
30+Export Markets
10M+Stems Annually
48hrFarm to Market
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About Crest Flora

Kenya's Most Trusted Flower Export Partner

Nestled in the fertile highlands surrounding Lake Naivasha and Mount Kenya, Crest Flora cultivates and sources the world's finest fresh-cut flowers. Our privileged altitude, year-round equatorial sunshine, and rich volcanic soils produce blooms of extraordinary quality — intense colours, long vase life, and unmatched stem strength.

We work directly with certified Kenyan growers and manage the complete export chain — from harvest and grading to cold-chain logistics and customs documentation — ensuring your order arrives on time, in perfect condition.

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Premium Roses
Over 200 rose varieties from Kenya's top growers
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Air Freight
Direct flights from JKIA to 30+ global destinations
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Certified Farms
GlobalG.A.P., Fairtrade & Rainforest Alliance
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Cold Chain
Unbroken temperature control from farm to buyer
Our Flower Range

Fresh-Cut Flowers for Every Market

From classic red roses to exotic tropical stems — we supply the full spectrum of fresh-cut flowers that global buyers demand.

Roses

Garden, spray, and hybrid tea roses in 200+ varieties. Kenya's most prized export.

Most Popular

Summer Flowers

Lisianthus, sunflowers, delphiniums, and more — vibrant seasonal selections.

Carnations

Standard and spray carnations in a wide palette, known for exceptional longevity.

Fillers & Greens

Gypsophila, statice, hypericum, and foliage to complete every bouquet.

Why Kenyan Flowers

The World's Premier Flower Origin

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Ideal Growing Conditions

Kenya's highland equatorial climate — 1,800–2,200m altitude, 12-hour days year-round — produces blooms with intense pigment and superior vase life compared to any other growing region.

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Year-Round Availability

No seasonal shutdowns. Kenya supplies consistent volumes of fresh flowers 52 weeks a year, making it the world's most reliable flower sourcing origin for international buyers.

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Proximity to Major Markets

Direct air connections from Nairobi to Amsterdam, Dubai, London, and beyond. Flowers reach European distribution hubs in under 8 hours after leaving the farm.

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Competitive Pricing

World-class quality at highly competitive FOB prices. Kenya's efficient production model offers significant value versus competing origins in Colombia, Ecuador, and Ethiopia.

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Second Largest Exporter

Kenya is the world's second-largest flower exporter by volume, supplying over 35% of all fresh flowers sold at the Dutch auctions — a testament to consistent quality and scale.

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Sustainable Production

Certified farms with strict environmental standards. Kenyan flower production leads the industry in water conservation, renewable energy, and fair labour practices.

Export Destinations

Delivering to 30+ Countries

From the Netherlands' famous flower auctions to retail chains in Japan — Crest Flora connects Kenyan growers to buyers everywhere.

Europe
Netherlands · Germany · UK · France · Belgium · Spain
Middle East
UAE · Saudi Arabia · Qatar · Kuwait · Bahrain
Asia Pacific
Japan · Singapore · Australia · Hong Kong · South Korea
Americas
United States · Canada · Mexico
Sustainability

Growing Flowers. Protecting Futures.

At Crest Flora, sustainability isn't a marketing claim — it's how we operate. Our certified partner farms lead the industry in responsible agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community investment.

60% Water reduction vs conventional farming
80% Renewable energy on partner farms
5,000+ Local jobs supported
GlobalG.A.P.
Fairtrade
MPS
Rainforest Alliance
KFC Standards
Quality Assurance

From Farm to Buyer — Flawless Every Time

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Harvest

Hand-harvested at optimal bud stage in the early morning hours for maximum freshness and vase life.

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Grading

Expert graders sort by stem length, head size, bud stage, and defect standards to strict export grades.

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Cold Chain

Flowers enter continuous cold storage (2–4°C) within 2 hours of harvest. Temperature never breaks.

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Air Freight

Packed and shipped from JKIA on direct cargo flights to buyer's chosen destination.

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Delivery

Farm-fresh flowers delivered to your door within 48 hours of harvest — guaranteed.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by Buyers Worldwide

"Crest Flora has been supplying our Dutch auction house for three seasons. The consistency in stem quality and cold-chain performance is exceptional. A true professional partner."
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Jan van der Berg
Managing Director, FloraGroup Netherlands
"We source roses for 40 supermarket locations across the UK. Crest Flora delivers on time, to spec, every week. Their documentation and compliance is also first-rate."
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Sarah Robinson
Head of Floral Buying, UK Retail Chain
"The quality of Kenyan roses from Crest Flora is unmatched in the Gulf market. Our customers love the vase life. We've tripled our order volumes in 18 months."
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Mohammed Al-Rashid
CEO, Gulf Floral Distributors, Dubai

Ready to Source Premium Kenyan Flowers?

Join over 200 importers, wholesalers, and retailers who trust Crest Flora for consistent quality, reliable logistics, and competitive pricing.

Our Company

About Crest Flora

A Kenyan flower export company committed to supplying premium-quality blooms to international markets.

Company Overview

Rooted in Kenya. Reaching the World.

Crest Flora was founded on a simple but powerful belief: Kenya's extraordinary flower-growing conditions deserve a world-class export company to match. We are that company.

Operating from our headquarters in Nairobi and with sourcing networks across the Naivasha Basin and Mt. Kenya highlands, we have built a fully integrated export operation — from farm partnerships and quality control to cold chain logistics and global distribution.

Our clients include flower importers, auction-house suppliers, retail chain buyers, hotel procurement teams, and specialist florists across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.

Crest Flora greenhouse team at work
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Our Vision

To be Africa's most trusted and innovative fresh flower export company, recognised globally for quality, integrity, and sustainable practices.

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Our Mission

To connect Kenya's finest growers with international buyers through a seamless, reliable, and sustainable export platform — creating value for everyone in the chain.

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Core Values

  • Quality without compromise
  • Transparency in every transaction
  • Sustainability as a business model
  • Partnership over transaction
  • Integrity in all we do
Our Team

Expert People. World-Class Execution.

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Aldrene Kimtai

Chief Executive Officer

15 years in Kenyan horticulture exports. Previously managed operations for a leading flower export company.

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Billah Limo

Head of Operations

Expert in cold-chain logistics and air freight management. Certified supply chain professional with CIPS qualification.

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Dianne Chebet

Quality Assurance Director

Trained phytosanologist and grading expert. Oversees all quality control processes and certification compliance.

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Trevor Rotich

Head of Global Sales

Manages relationships with buyers across 30+ countries.

Global Reach

Our Presence Worldwide

30+Export Markets
150+Partner Farms
10M+Stems Per Year
200+Active Buyers
48hrFarm-to-Market Time
52wkYear-Round Supply
Product Catalogue

Flower Varieties

Browse our full range of fresh-cut flowers available for export — from Kenya's most celebrated roses to specialty blooms and fillers.

Roses

Red Naomi®

Stem Length 40–80cm
Colors Deep Crimson
Pack 20 stems/bunch
Vase Life 10–14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Spray Roses

Lydia Spray Rose

Stem Length 40–60cm
Colors Blush, White, Peach
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 10–12 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Avalanche Pink

Stem Length 50–90cm
Colors Soft Pink
Pack 20 stems/bunch
Vase Life 12–16 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Summer Flowers

Lisianthus

Stem Length 50–70cm
Colors Purple, White, Pink, Bi-color
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 14–21 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Summer Flowers

Delphinium

Stem Length 70–100cm
Colors Blue, Purple, White
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 7–10 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Specialty

Alstroemeria

Stem Length 50–70cm
Colors Orange, Yellow, Pink, White
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 14–21 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Specialty

Chrysanthemum

Stem Length 60–80cm
Colors Yellow, White, Purple, Pink
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 14–21 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Fillers

Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)

Stem Length 50–70cm
Colors White, Dyed
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 10–14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Fillers

Hypericum

Stem Length 50–70cm
Colors Red, Orange, Green, Pink
Pack 10 stems/bunch
Vase Life 12–16 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Athena

Colour White
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 cm
Bud Size 5 – 7 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Deep Purple

Colour Bi-colour (Purple / Lilac)
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 cm
Bud Size 5 – 6 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Ever Red

Colour Red
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 cm
Bud Size 5.5 – 7 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Madam Red

Colour Red
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 cm
Bud Size 5 – 6 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Mandala

Colour Bi-colour (White / Pink)
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 cm
Bud Size 5.5 – 6.5 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Revival

Colour Pink
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 cm
Bud Size 5 – 6 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Confidential

Colour Orange
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 cm
Bud Size 5 – 6 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Novavita

Colour White
Stem Length 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 cm
Bud Size 5.5 – 7 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export
Roses

Proud

Colour White
Stem Length 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 cm
Bud Size 5 – 6 cm
Vase Life 10 – 14 days
Season Year-round
✓ Available for Export

Need a specific variety not listed here? We source from 150+ certified farms across Kenya.

Export Services

End-to-End Export Solutions

From farm sourcing to your warehouse door — Crest Flora manages every step of the flower export process.

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Flower Sourcing

Direct relationships with 150+ certified farms across the Naivasha Basin, Mt. Kenya, and Eldoret regions. We source to your exact specifications — variety, colour, stem length, and volume.

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Harvesting & Handling

Hand-harvested at optimal bud stage by trained teams. All cutting done in the early morning for maximum freshness. Stems go straight into buckets of conditioned water.

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Grading & Sorting

Expert quality graders sort every stem by length (40–90cm grades), bud stage, head size, foliage quality, and defect tolerance to your buyer-grade specifications.

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Quality Control

Multi-point QC process: farm-level inspection, pack house grading, pre-shipment inspection, and third-party certification audits. Zero compromise on standards.

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Custom Packaging

Bouquets, bunches, or bulk. Your branding, your sleeve design, your label specifications. We pack to retail-ready standards or wholesale bulk as required.

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Cold Chain Management

Unbroken cold chain from farm to airport: 2–4°C from pack house through refrigerated transport to JKIA's dedicated cold facility. Temperature-logged throughout.

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Air Freight Logistics

Established relationships with KQ Cargo, Ethiopian Airlines Cargo, and all major freight forwarders. We secure space and competitive rates, even during peak demand periods.

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Customs & Documentation

Full phytosanitary certification, CITES documentation, health certificates, certificates of origin, EUREPGAP compliance documentation, and customs clearance support.

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Global Delivery Network

Door-to-door delivery coordination from JKIA to your distribution centre or port of entry in 30+ countries. We work with your local customs agents or introduce you to ours.

Who We Serve

Built for Professional Flower Buyers

🏪Flower Importers
🏬Wholesalers
🛒Retail Chains
💐Florists
🏪Supermarkets
🚚Distributors
🏨Hotels & Events
🌸Auction Houses
Sustainability

Growing Flowers.
Protecting Futures.

Our commitment to responsible agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment is built into every stem we export.

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Water Conservation

Our partner farms use drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling systems that reduce water use by up to 60% compared to conventional methods. All farms monitor usage via smart meters.

60% less water used
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Renewable Energy

Solar panels, biogas digesters, and biomass boilers power 80% of operations on our certified partner farms. We are working toward 100% renewable energy across the supply chain by 2027.

80% renewable energy
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Responsible Farming

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) reduces chemical inputs. All agrochemicals are from WHO-approved lists. Soil health programmes maintain biodiversity on and around farm land.

IPM on 100% of farms
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Fair Labour Practices

Living wages, safe working conditions, gender equality programmes, and worker welfare committees are mandated across our supplier network. Certified under Fairtrade standards.

5,000+ jobs supported
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Community Empowerment

Fairtrade Premium funds are invested in community projects: schools, healthcare, clean water access, and women's economic empowerment groups in flower-growing communities.

12 communities supported
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Waste Reduction

Flower waste is composted on-farm to enrich soils. Packaging uses recycled and recyclable materials. We are committed to zero-waste-to-landfill across our operations by 2026.

90% waste diverted
Impact Metrics

Our 2024 Sustainability Numbers

2.4M
litres of water saved annually
1,200t
CO₂ avoided through renewables
$180K
Fairtrade Premium distributed
64%
female workforce on partner farms
Global Markets

Export Destinations

Crest Flora ships to 30+ countries across four continents — delivering Kenya's finest flowers to buyers worldwide.

Key Export Markets
Kenya NL UK DE FR UAE SA JP SG USA
Crest Flora (Kenya)
Export Destinations
Direct Flight Routes

🇪🇺 Europe

Netherlands7–9 hrs
Germany8–10 hrs
United Kingdom8–10 hrs
France8–10 hrs
Belgium8–10 hrs
Spain9–11 hrs

🌙 Middle East

UAE5–6 hrs
Saudi Arabia6–7 hrs
Qatar5–6 hrs
Kuwait6–7 hrs
Bahrain5–6 hrs

🌏 Asia Pacific

Japan14–16 hrs
Singapore10–12 hrs
Australia16–18 hrs
Hong Kong12–14 hrs
South Korea14–16 hrs

🌎 Americas

United States18–22 hrs
Canada18–22 hrs
Mexico20–24 hrs
Standards & Compliance

Our Certifications

Every flower we export meets the highest international standards for quality, safety, and sustainability. Our certifications prove it.

GlobalG.A.P.

The world's leading standard for Good Agricultural Practices. Our partner farms are audited annually for food safety, environmental sustainability, worker welfare, and traceability.

Scope: Farm practices, pesticide use, worker safety, record-keeping

Fairtrade Certified

Fairtrade certification ensures fair prices, decent working conditions, and investment in community development. Our premium funds directly benefit flower-growing communities in Kenya.

Scope: Pricing, labour rights, Fairtrade Premium, community investment

MPS Certification

The floriculture industry's leading sustainability standard, measuring crop protection, fertilizer use, energy consumption, water use, and waste. Our farms are MPS-A and MPS-B rated.

Scope: Environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, chemical use

Rainforest Alliance

Recognises farms that balance productivity with environmental protection and worker wellbeing. Our certified farms protect biodiversity, soil health, and water sources.

Scope: Biodiversity, ecosystem conservation, social sustainability

Kenya Flower Council

The KFC Code of Practice sets the benchmark for the Kenyan flower industry. Covering environmental, social, and trade standards, KFC membership demonstrates commitment to responsible export.

Scope: Kenyan industry standards, environmental, social, export quality

Phytosanitary Compliance

All consignments are accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), confirming pest and disease freedom for all destination markets.

Scope: Plant health, pest freedom, import compliance for all markets
Get in Touch

Request a Flower Export Quote

Tell us about your flower requirements and we'll prepare a competitive export quote within 24 hours.

Export Inquiry Form

Contact Crest Flora

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Head Office
Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa Road
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Phone
+254733221602
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Business Hours
Mon–Fri, 6:00am – 6:00pm EAT

What Happens Next?

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We review your requirements within 2 hours during business hours
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Our export team prepares a detailed quote with pricing and logistics
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You receive a full proposal within 24 hours — including samples if needed
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Trial shipment arranged within 7 days of agreement