planting lavender with roses Lavender Bouquet Garden Rose | DIY Wedding Flowers

The Good: Garden roses in general are 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!  

• Give the stems a fresh cut, and place in cool water. 
• Remove leaves below waterline
• Leave cardboard wrapping on for 1 hour BEFORE removing.  This will ensure the heads stay upright while hydrating.
• After 1 hour remove the wrapping and spread roses out so they have PLENTY OF ROOM to bloom and open wide.  If they are packed together in a bucket they will not open like the pictures.
• Pluck off any brown or spotted buds or guard petals
• To encourage opening, you may place them outside in nice weather or in a sunny spot.

Garden Roses are considered a 'Luxury Accent flower' .  Based on our design suggestions here's our quantity recommendations:

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

Acceptable Subs:  Another garden rose type in a similar color palette like Romeo, Alabaster, White Cloud, or Patience.  If these are not available ranunculus, peonies, or garden spray roses are beautiful subs!