Color:

Wild Rose

Rosa acicularis

Shrub

Rose Family

Simple five-petaled wild roses. State flower of Iowa and North Dakota. Fragrant. Produces rose hips. Ancestor of modern roses. Symbol of simplicity and natural beauty.

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days

when properly cared for

Cut stems at a 45-degree angle under water

Change water every 2 days

Remove leaves below water line

Keep away from direct sunlight and heat

Similar care to garden roses but more delicate

Keep cold

Change water daily

Short vase life 3-5 days

Fragrance Profile

Moderate

Classic sweet, romantic scent with honey undertones

Fun Facts

There are over 30,000 varieties of roses worldwide

The world's oldest living rose is over 1,000 years old in Germany

Rose oil requires 60,000 roses to make just one ounce

Roses are edible and rose petals are used in teas, jams, and desserts

Origin & History

Native to Asia

Roses have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, originating in Central Asia. Ancient Romans used rose petals for confetti at celebrations, and Cleopatra reportedly filled her palace with rose petals to seduce Mark Antony.