Flower Library · 51% profile
Rose
Rosa spp.
Rosaceae · perennial, shrub
A classic garden and cut flower available in a huge range of forms and colours.
SeasonSpring, summer, fall
ColoursRed, pink, white, yellow, orange, lavender
LightFull sun
Care levelModerate
Vase life5–10 days
Best forRomantic bouquets, classic arrangements
A classic garden and cut flower available in a huge range of forms and colours.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Rosa
- Native range / origin
- Asia, Europe, North America
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Full sun
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 5–10 days
- Best uses
- romantic bouquets, classic arrangements
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- love, affection, friendship, gratitude
- Gifting occasions
- romance, anniversary, birthday, congratulations
