![]() ![]() American cultivars grown are silvery pink, karina, barbara, red barron, elsy, royalette, bagatalle, bianca and adelfie. Novelties such as striped and frosted types are also becoming increasingly popular. Pink, white, red, yellow and salmon colours are much popular. American and Mediterranean carnation cultivars are quite famous in the world market. The other species are commercially grown mainly for the local market. ![]() Among them, carnations and roses are grown mainly for export, in the highlands of the Central Province of Sri Lanka.Ĭarnations are produced entirely from imported planting materials and are graded according to internationally accepted specifications for export. Temperate Cut Flowers: Temperate cut flowers include carnation, rose, statice, gypsophyla, alstroemeria, chrysanthemum, lilies and irises. Temperate Cut Flowers and Tropical Cut Flowers. Cut flowers grown in the country can be divided into two main categories based on their temperature requirements i.e. Present Situation of Cut Flower Production Western, North Western and Central Provinces in Sri Lanka are the major areas where cut flowers are grown commercially. ![]() It has grown substantially during the last few years to become one of Sri Lanka's major foreign exchange generating ventures. Later, with many new introductions of tropical and sub tropical plants the trend was gradually passed down to other levels of society.įloriculture in Sri Lanka started as an industry in 1970. It was only after the British rule that floriculture really came into practice not as an industry but mainly as a hobby for pleasure. ![]() Introduction Cultivation of flowers for various religious and cultural festivals has existed in Sri Lanka for ages. I like to share my knowledge and experience with you.ĬUT FLOWER PRODUCTION IN SRI LANKA - D.M.U.B. I am growing Anthurium as a hobby and also a way to earn money. GET 20% Off for every online purchase 'Literature Month Celebration 2018' GET 20% Off for every online purchase 'Literature Month Celebration 2018' GET 20% Off for. ![]()
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