What color preserved roses should I choose for the gift?

As you know we are producers of preserved roses and we have our own laboratory in Cayambe, Ecuador with all special equipment and qualified workers. 

Our sales managers always get requests what color of preserved roses better to choose for the gift. The truth is the color you choose when sending preserved roses really does matter. 

Every flower color has their own meaning so today we want to share with you our knowledge and experience with any particular flower’s colors. Here is a quick guide on color meaning to help you determine which color roses are best for your gift.

Red

Red roses indicate romance or love and that is why, it is not always appropriate to give red roses to someone you’re first meeting or someone who you do not know well enough. Red roses are perfect for marriage proposal, wedding anniversaries or without any reason to give for the beloved one.

Pink

Pink is a color of admiration, appreciation, joy and happiness. It is usually associated with baby girls, young woman and new mothers. The pink color also associated with hope and starting something new and nice, it could be new romantic relationship or even friendship. It is so usual to give as a gift pink roses to female friends or mother. They are perfect for the first date, romance, baby show, new mother, friends.

Yellow

Yellow roses usually symbolise happiness and joy, they are intended to improve the mood of somebody who is suffering after a loss or sad event. They also can be given as the sentiment of “feel better soon”. It is the perfect color as a gift for friends. However, in some Slavic countries yellow roses are also symbolise a breaking up with a loved one. 

White

White color usually symbolizes innocence and new beginnings. It is appropriate for use in different celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, baby born, funerals and other occasions. 

Traditions with flowers in different countries

Traditions with flowers in different countries

All of us love flowers but every county has their own traditions related to them. 

Be aware of colours associated with funeral and mourning in the country you are visiting. In Britain, it is white lilies, in Hungary, lilies, roses and chrysanthemums. In Brazil, the mourning flowers colours are black and purple, in Japan they prefer lotus, lilies and camellias. 

The Japanese, in fact, have a whole language based around flowers, called Hanakotoba, so before presenting someone a bouquet, it is important to study the meaning of flowers. Red camellias and blue forget-me-nots mean love so stay away from giving them to colleagues, while cherry blossoms are associated with gentleness and kindness.

In Ukraine and Russia, the numbers of flowers should be presented in odd numbers, as this signifies joy and happiness in these deeply superstitious countries, as well as should be avoided excess of yellow flowers as these are kept for break up and funerals. Many European countries also follow the odd number tradition, however most of people are trying to avoid bouquets with 13 flowers. If you are going to visit your female friend in Italy, avoid lavender and hydrangeas, as they represent coldness.

In Asia, the favourite flowers colour is red, it is symbolize luck and fortune, but try to avoid potted plant, as this signifies bound and restrictions. The most popular flowers among Chinese are peonies, especially on weddings. 

So as you can notice, every country has their own traditions and rules associated with flowers so before buying them it is important to learn about traditions in order do not be confused. 

The history of preserved flowers and the most interesting facts about them

As you know we are not only exporters of fresh flowers but we are also producers of preserved roses which last more than two years. Today we would like to reply to frequently asked questions about preserved roses and their storage conditions.

Nowadays preserved flowers are amazing gifts for St. Valentines Day, International Women’s Day, Birthday and other important dates in our life. We heard a lot of different stories how they were created the first time but the most popular story is the development of special technology of preserved roses in 1970th  by spouses Paul and Jeannette Lambert.

According to some historical records, Paul brought a bouquet to his wife, which wilted after a couple of days and this fact was very disappointed to the woman. Paul promised to find a way to prevent the cut flowers against withering and the result of his efforts was heartwarming and beautiful. 

The average time of preserved roses life is more than 2 years but it is important to follow the simple rules how to take care of them. So the basic maintenance of preserved roses:

1. Keep preserved roses indoors.

2. Keep preserved roses out of humid places or environments.

3. Avoid any contact of preserved roses with water.

4. Do not expose preserved roses directly to sunlight. Preserved flowers should not be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods.

5. Use a dry, cool air stream for cleaning.

6. You shouldn’t press, bend or squash the petals or stems. They are delicate and can be damaged easily.

These simple rules help to keep your preserved roses fresh and in a great conditions. If you have any questions about it please do not hesitate contact us and we will reply to your main questions.

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