Gallica
Ethiopian Highlands · 2,600 m

Large-head roses,
grown on the roof of Africa.

High in the Kolobo Menagesha region, Gallica Flowers cultivates a new generation of premium roses, rooted in French craftsmanship, shaped by Ecuadorian expertise, and blessed by one of the world's finest growing climates.

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2,600m
Altitude
40+
Large-head varieties
Gold
Ethical Trading
100%
Ecuadorian know-how
The House of Gallica

A story of terroir,
passion and precision.

Nestled in the breathtaking highlands of Ethiopia's Kolobo Menagesha region, at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level, Gallica Flowers thrives in a climate perfectly suited to cultivating large-head roses and premium blooms. This French-owned farm was established by seasoned experts with deep roots in Ecuador's world-renowned flower industry.

From greenhouse to packhouse, every stem tells a story of care: that of a generous, luminous rose, proud in the hand as in the vase.

Gallica Flowers Kolobo Menagesha, Ethiopia
Gallica grower among the roses
The Farm

Between sky and eucalyptus,
at 2,600 meters.

High on the ridges of Menagesha, our greenhouses follow the contours of the land, rewarded by rare light, constant coolness and naturally pure highland water. Here, every rose takes its time, and it shows.

From Field to Bouquet

The craft behind every stem.

Every rose passes through expert hands: cut at peak, graded with care, packed with precision.

Gallica post-harvest workshop
01 / Harvest

Hand-selected

Each stem is inspected, graded and calibrated within the hour of cutting.

Gallica rose bunches packaged and ready to ship
02 / Packing

The Gallica signature

Bunches are protected, hydrated and shipped fresh to markets worldwide.

Awarded annually
Gold Certificate
Ethical Trading
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Our Commitments

Growing flowers,
and a brighter future.

What truly sets Gallica apart is our unwavering commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Year after year, we earn the Gold Certificate for Ethical Trading, recognising our holistic approach to sustainable farming and community upliftment.

Investing in our people & neighbors

A decade of presence in Kolobo Menagesha, woven into daily life.

  • Clean potable water for the village

    For over a decade, Gallica has supplied free, safe drinking water to families across the surrounding community.

  • Free, nutritious lunches every day

    Hot meals are served daily to all employees and to a few elderly neighbors in need.

  • A kindergarten for the next generation

    We built and run a kindergarten for the children of our team and the village. A future is grown, just like a rose.

Pioneering green farming practices

Closed loops, living systems, biodiversity. Practical sustainability.

  • Composting green waste

    All organic waste is composted on-site to enrich our soil naturally and dramatically cut synthetic fertilizer use.

  • Rainwater harvesting

    Greenhouse roofs collect every drop of rain, feeding our irrigation reservoirs and conserving precious groundwater.

  • Constructed wetland for wastewater

    A living wetland system filters and recycles our wastewater. A clean, low-energy water cycle that returns to the farm.

  • Beekeeping & fishery

    On-site apiaries and fish ponds boost local biodiversity and bring pollinators back to the landscape around our roses.

  • Afforestation & farmer support

    We lead annual tree-planting drives and share technical know-how with neighboring smallholder farmers to grow a greener region.

At Gallica, we don't just grow flowers. We cultivate a brighter, more sustainable future. Partner with us for blooms that bloom with purpose.

Gallica team playing volleyball after work The Gallica Flowers team
The Gallica Family

Behind every rose,
a team.

What we grow here is more than flowers. It's a community, a craft passed on, a shared pride we carry every day.

Growers, graders, packers, agronomists: more than 250 people bring Gallica to life every day, upholding the same standard of excellence.