ABOUT US

The Rose Company is steeped in horticultural history. Ivan Comley established the company in 1947 with little more than 60ft of hose, a pocketknife, hand hoe and a love for roses. As time has passed the South Australian based company has expanded to encompass two locations, one at Salisbury and the other at Penfield.

Today, Comley's Roses now trading as The Rose Company is run and owned by Ivan's daughter Roslyn. Through working with her father for many years Roslyn gained an intimate knowledge of the rose industry.

As a direct result of Roslyn's industry experience she realised a need in the market place for a specialised rose packaging company. This vision has lead to the creation of The Rose Company, which grows and packages over half a million roses annually. Currently, The Rose Company supplies two-year-old first grade winter bagged, and spring potted roses into major chain store groups nationally. These stores include Kmart, Big W, Bunnings and Mitre 10.

Some of the company's more recent achievements include:
  • Gaining a license from SOCOG to produce "Australia's Olympic Gold Rose". Proceeds supported our Australian Athletes at the Sydney Olympic games.
  • Gaining a license for the "Centenary of Federation Rose" to commemorate the centenary of federation 1901 to 2001.
  • Winning the Premiers Food & Fabric Award for horticulture.
The Rose Company team have a passion for growing, packaging and distributing quality roses. We take pride in our product so that you, the consumer, gain maximum enjoyment from your purchase. As a customer oriented company, we realise that consumers are of foremost importance. Therefore, if you have any enquires feel free to contact us via this web site.

Best wishes & happy gardening,


The Rose Company Team
"Roses are our life"