We frequently receive questions about the difference between fresh and freeze dried rose petals. To answer this frequently asked question we have pulled together the following information:

Freeze Dried Rose Petals: Freeze dried rose petals are fresh rose petals which have been put through a drying process. They are real rose petals which have been dried. When dried, these petals are in a preserved state and can last upwards of 2 years if cared for properly. Freeze dried rose petals will not wilt or stain. The freeze dried rose petals do tend to be smaller than the fresh rose petals and the colors are not as vibrant as the fresh rose petals. When the petals are put through the freeze drying process they do shrink a little bit and loose some of their color. Freeze dried rose petals can be ordered to arrive well in advance of your event and can be put out for decoration hours before your event begins.

Fresh Rose Petals: Fresh rose petals are a perishable product. The petals themselves tend to be larger in size than the freeze dried rose petals and their colors are more vibrant. Fresh rose petals should be scheduled to arrive 2 days prior to your event and should be kept refrigerated. We recommend customers save the fresh rose petals for the last decoration to be put out. Once out for display, the fresh rose petals will begin to loose their moisture. As the rose petals loose their moisture they will wrinkle and wilt. How long the fresh rose petals will last depends on the temperature and amount of direct light they are subject to. As a rule of thumb… the warmer the temperature and stronger the light, the sooner the fresh rose petals will begin to wilt.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our fresh rose petals or freeze dried rose petals.

Attention Customers:

Our corporate offices will be closed today (February 15th) for President’s Day.

Please remember that orders can be placed online 24-hours a day at www.rosepetalshop.com.

~ The Rose Petal Shop Sales Dept.

Dear Valued Customers,

We are now past our February 1st deadline and no longer accepting online orders for Valentine’s Day. If you are in need of flowers for Valentine’s Day, please give us a call at 1-888-297-3000.  We do have several farms with limited offerings which will continue to accept orders through the remainder of this week.

~ The Rose Petal Shop Sales Dept.