National Rose Month

To Embrace National Rose Month, Shop with Radebaugh Florist for Stunning Roses

Radebaugh Florist offers the best selection of roses in Baltimore.

When you need roses in the Baltimore area, Radebaugh Florist is the best florist to purchase them from. Our team of talented Floral Designers has created rose arrangements of all types and colors. This June is National Rose Month and is the perfect time to shop with Mayfield Florist. Not only do we offer roses, but we also have many other varieties of flowers and plants to choose from. Recently, I was provided with a sensational article regarding roses that was written by the Chairman of the Society of American Florists. There is so much great information in the article, and it is so relevant for National Rose Month that I wanted to share it.

Roses are the most popular flower in the world, with over a billion stems sold annually. Over 250 million are produced for Valentine’s Day alone. They are popular because of their beautiful colors, shape and petal structure, as well as their lovely fragrance. While many landscape roses have 5 petals, hybrid tea roses, those produced for commercial cutting, can have up to 40 petals. Best of all, there are always new varieties to discover with over 150 rose species and thousands of fabulous cultivars.

June is National Rose Month, a perfect time for me to share with you some of my favorite varieties, not ranked, because they are simply too beautiful to pick a favorite.

Alabaster is a breathtaking, off-white rose with many soft, delicate petals.

Catalina warms my soul with creamy yellow petals that reveal sunshine as they open.

Ashley is a luscious pink rose that is not too pale and not too bold.

Juliet captivates me with a very interesting petal structure and perfect peach color.

Miyabi Wabara is a pink rose with a peach heart and wonderfully ruffled petals.

Free Spirit combines yellow, peach and pink in its countless petals. Just WOW!

I am often asked how to care for cut roses and respond with a few tips:

Keep the water clean. Bacteria is our primary enemy and you can limit bacterial growth by rinsing the vase daily and refilling with water.

Cut stems with a knife or very sharp pruners. Dull scissors will pinch the Xylem and Phloem closed and restrict the uptake of water.

Use the flower food provided by your florist. The old wives’ tales about aspirin and pennies are lore and not based on any science. The food is most essential during the first two water changes, so do not worry if you run out.

If a rose wilts prematurely, do not trash it. Simply give it a fresh cut and submerge the entire rose in warm water for an hour or so. It will rehydrate and look great for many additional days.

Fun fact: Most of the world’s cut roses are grown in the mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. The altitude and proximity to the Equator means lots of year-round sunshine and the perfect combination of temperature and humidity.

Also, please remember that an open rose is not necessarily an old rose. Advancements in growing technology mean growers can leave the stem attached to the plant longer for better health and bloom development.

Therefore, we can deliver a fully developed, open rose that will perform well in the vase for 6-10 days. If you get one, follow my care instructions and enjoy the rose in its most beautiful open stages.

This month I hope you will join me in experiencing the joy of roses, both as a giver and receiver. Happy Summer!

By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI

A third-generation florist, Chris grew up in Audubon, PA. He has been awarded Pennsylvania’s Florist of The Year, and currently serves as Chairman of the Society of American Florists.

ONE DOZEN LAVENDER ROSES WITH HYDRANGEA

Send a gift that will leave a lasting impression! This arrangement of a dozen premium lavender roses is topped off with gorgeous white hydrangea. An elegant gift to celebrate the most romantic of occasions. All-around design. Approximately 24″ H x 16″ W

See Radebaugh Florist about roses to celebrate National Rose Month

Radebaugh Florist offers the best selection of roses in Baltimore. We carry long stem roses, spray roses and garden roses. Many of the roses we sell are purchased direct from the growers. They are longer stemmed and have larger blooms. Simply the best roses available in Maryland.

Since its founding, Radebaugh’s growth is due to the continued efforts of our loyal employees. Plant specialists, floral designers, flower processors, delivery drivers and many more all work together to provide not only quality plants, flowers and gifts but also excellent customer service.

We are fortunate to have employees willing to work long hours, sacrifice time away from their families at holidays and possess the same ideals as our family. They are the secret to our florist’s success!

ONE DOZEN PREMIUM RED ROSES WITH WHITE HYDRANGEA

Send a gift that will leave a lasting impression! This arrangement of a dozen premium red roses is topped off with gorgeous white hydrangea. An elegant gift to celebrate the most romantic of occasions. All-around design. Approximately 24″ H x 16″ W