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Quick facts

With almost 120 varieties available, roses are a classic favorite. Roses span the color spectrum with varieties available in all shades of reds, pinks, purples, oranges, corals, peaches and whites.

Deep red Fibonacci Rosso roses
Photo: Esmeralda Farms

Rose at a glance

Colors
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Orange
  • Coral
  • Peach
  • White
Also called
tea rose, sweetheart rose, spray rose

About roses

With almost 120 varieties available, roses are a classic favorite. Roses span the color spectrum with varieties available in all shades of reds, pinks, purples, oranges, corals, peaches and whites.

How to make roses last

  1. Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
  2. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
  4. Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
  5. Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.

Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →

Roses as a potted plant

Also called: spray rose, pot rose. Pot roses have clusters of blooms 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Blooms come in red, yellow, white, and pink

Display in a well-lit location, but avoid direct sunlight.

Questions about roses

What colors do roses come in?

Roses come in red, pink, purple, orange, coral, peach and white.

How do you care for roses?

Keep roses cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents.

Where can I buy roses?

From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.

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