We have received many questions regarding the different sizes of roses that we offer and the characteristics of each size.  In an attempt to distinguish between the different sizes or grades of roses we have assembled the following information:

Why are many roses marked in terms of centimeters (cm)?  The majority of roses delivered in the United States are shipped from Colombia and Ecuador.  These countries are known world-wide for their stunning fresh cut flowers - especially roses.  Colombia and Ecuador both use the metric system for calculations.  When flowers are harvested they are sorted by size or stem length.  Below are the most common conversions for these flowers:

40cms = 16 inches
50cms = 20 inches
60cms = 24 inches
70cms = 28 inches

What does the stem length mean?  If you were to see roses that were classified as 40cm roses, the stem length of those roses would be 16 inches.  This length is not indicative of the overall length of the flower, but rather of the length of the stem itself.

Aside from the roses being offered in different lengths, are there any differences in the actual size of the rose?  The general rule of thumb for roses is: the longer the stem, the larger the rose head.  Many flower farms grade roses by first measuring the size of the rose head.  Based upon the rose head size the farm will cut the flower to the corresponding stem length.

Why are some roses larger/smaller than others?  Part of the difference in size is a direct result of the length of the stem (again… the longer the stem, the larger the rose head).  However, there are exceptions.  Rose head size does vary by variety.  Some varieties of roses tend to be larger/smaller than others.  Each rose variety has unique identifying characteristics.  These characteristics include color, bloom size, lengths available (not all roses are available in all lengths) and number of petals.

The Rose Petal Shop is your online source for premium varieties of wholesale flowers, wedding flowers and rose petals.  If you have any questions you would like answered, please send us an email or give us a call and we would be more than happy to assist you!

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.

Attention Customers:

Our flower farms have extended their order deadline and are allowing us to accept orders through Monday, February 1st. Orders placed after February 1st may be subject to higher prices and/or additional surcharges.

Please remember that orders can be placed online 24 hours a day. Our sales representatives are available Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm, Pacific Standard Time.

~ The Rose Petal Shop Sales Dept.

Freeze dried rose petals have really grown in popularity over the past few years.  From what we hear from customers, the affordability and longevity of the freeze dried rose petals are what make them so appealing.

Freeze dried rose petals can be ordered months in advance of your wedding or event. These hardy petals can last upwards of 2 years if cared for properly… and caring from them is VERY easy:

Care Instructions: The freeze dried rose petals are shipped in plastic bags inside of a box.  Simply close the box and put it in a closet or in a location out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures and moisture.  The freeze dried rose petals do not need to be refrigerated.

If you have any other questions about flower care, please do not hesitate to contact us!

~ The Rose Petal Shop Sales Department

Attention Customers:

Valentine’s Day product and pricing information is now posted online.

We do ask that all orders for Valentine’s Day be placed by January 29th.  If you place your order for Valentine’s Day after January 29th you may be subject to limited availability and/or higher prices.

If your wedding or event is after February 14th we would ask that you please send us an email or call us at 1-888-297-3000 so that we can provide you with the proper pricing for your wedding or event.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of our products or services.

We look forward to serving you soon!
~ The Rose Petal Shop

We wish all of our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year! We appreciate your business and look forward to another stellar year in 2010!

Please remember that our offices and operations will be closed from December 24th through January 3rd. Orders can be placed online 24 hours a day at www.rosepetalshop.com.

We are now accepting orders for Valentine’s Day. We remind you to please place your orders early. Oftentimes as we draw nearer to Valentine’s Day our farms increase their prices. Place your orders early and lock in a lower price!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of our products and services.

Warmest regards,
The Rose Petal Shop Sales Dept.

Please be advised that our offices and operations will be closed on Thursday and Friday November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving.  Orders can be placed online 24 hours a day at www.rosepetalshop.com.

We wish everyone a very happy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

~ Your friends at The Rose Petal Shop

Our package of Asiatic Lilies and Hypericum is available once again just in time for the holidays!  Order this beautiful package of white Asiatic Lilies and burgundy Hypericum.  These two beautiful fresh cut flowers blend together to create stunning and seasonally appropriate centerpieces!