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.

Throughout the floral industry prices of fresh cut flowers and fresh rose petals rise sharply in the weeks prior to Valentine’s Day. This is NOT the case with freeze dried rose petals! Though we don’t fully understand why the price of freeze dried rose petals don’t increase around Valentine’s Day - we certainly aren’t compaining!

Take advantage of fantastic freeze dried rose petals shipped to your door.  These beautiful products are known for their longevity and will last beautifully for months… even years if cared for properly!  Order them for delivery well in advance of your wedding, event, or romantic getaway so that you have them on hand at precisely the right moment!

If you are ordering for Valentine’s Day, do place your order soon.  We do require all orders be placed at least 10 days prior to your desired delivery date!

The Rose Petal Shop gets asked many times why the price of fresh rose petals across the industry increases from December through February. The simple answer is because of what is known in the floral industry as ‘the pinch’.

Every year at the end of November flower farms really cut back the majority (if not all) of their rose bushes. They do this so that they can have 2 harvests in the days and weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day. Rose prices during that time are at a premium, so the more the farms sell… the more they make.

So there you have it… the increase on the price of rose petals is a direct result of ‘the pinch’.

** One thing to remember is that freeze dried rose petals are NOT affected by ‘the pinch’. Freeze dried rose petals are harvested and preserved during the summer months from one of our fantastic flower farms here in the US! **