Blush Cotton Xpression Garden Rose

• Stem Count:12 stems
• Color: Creamy blush
• Season: All Year
• Special Care Note: Cut and hydrate for 1 hour BEFORE removing cardboard wrapping. Then spread out so they open to full potential.
• Flower Design Type:Filler Flower
• Shipping Note: For protection, roses are shipped in a cardboard wrap. The 12 stems are layered, therefore you will only be able to see the top layer. DON’T FREAK OUT, you have not been short-changed, sweet pea! Once you unwrap, all 12 stems will be waiting on you!

• Pros/Cons
• Flower Care
• Quantity Help
• Substitutes

The Good:Garden rosesin generalare so romantic and soft. Often a good substitute for the seasonal peony. They are available year-round, long vase life, and predictable.

The Bad:Price. Garden roses are about 3-4 times more than a standard rose and they are not always larger in size. However, they do have a different petal shape, which is why they are often sought after. If you are on a tighter budget we suggest just getting them for the bridal bouquet!

The foliage on roses are typically crummy, and we often remove, so don’t freak if the greenery looks shabby.

• Remove lower leaves, give the stems a fresh cut, and place in cool water for 1 hour BEFORE unwrapping cardboard. This will prevent the roses from slumping over by allowing them to rehydrate while upright.
• After an hour, remove the wrapping and spread out. Allow for plenty of elbow room!
• Roses can come in tight, so place them in a sunny location to encourage opening.
• Remove guard petals, which may have spots or bruising.
• Roses come closed and need to ‘bloom’, therefore they need a lot of elbow room, so no crowding! If tight set them outside in warm weather for a few hours or use a hairdryer (heat OFF, cool setting only) to push the petals open. One other trick is to turn a rose upside down and spin the stem in your hand, this will force the bloom open quickly.

Roses are considered a ‘Filler Flower’. Based on our design ratios, here’s our recommended quantity suggestion:

• Bridal Bouquet: 6-10 stems
• Maids: 3-5 stems
• Bouts: 1 stem, but generally these are too large.
• Corsages: 1 stem
• Centerpieces: 3-5 stems
• Large Arrangements: 1-2 bunches

Flower Moxie reserves the right to make changes or substitutions. All substitutions are only done as a last resort, and only when the reasons for doing so are reasonable and genuine. For example, if a flower becomes unavailable (off crop), incorrect color, or not in good condition to grace a wedding function we will substitute a flower that has a similar color and price-point. Watch our video on substitutions to learn more.

Acceptable Subs: Different rose variety in the same color palette, or a combination of filler flowers to give the same stem-count and color.