Dozen roses

A dozen roses are twelve roses presented in a bouquet as a symbol of love, appreciation, and care. Most dozen roses are usually the same color in one bouquet. Each color symbolizes something. Some popular colors include a dozen white roses, a dozen pink roses, a dozen red roses, etc. They are mostly given as gifts, especially during special occasions such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays, graduation parties, Valentine's Day, and farewell parties. There are several dozen roses available on Alibaba.com.

How to choose beautiful dozen roses

When choosing the right 12-rose bouquet, consider the occasion. As stated earlier, different roses represent different occasions. The roses should be red if one is gifting a lover during a romantic dinner or Valentine's Day. If it's a birthday party for a friend or family, the roses should be white, peach, or pink. The roses should be neutral colors like beige or bright yellow if the occasion is a graduation celebration or a milestone achievement. Secondly, one needs to pay attention to the stem. Long-stem roses are popular as they give one the pleasure of cutting the stem to their desired length when arranging them in a vase. The stem of the dozen roses should also be green and firm, especially if the flowers are fresh. The stem should also have no cuts. They should be smooth without any damage.

Lastly, one should consider the flower arrangement. Buying flowers is not just about picking the right flowers but also how they're arranged. One can choose to buy them when placed in a bouquet. That is flowers tied together and put in a beautiful binding. This is a trendy way of arranging roses. Also, one can opt not to have a dozen roses in the same color. In such a scenario, instead of choosing one dozen, choose two dozen roses or three dozen roses and have them in different colors. One can choose to have white and red roses, white and pink, etc. Such arrangements make the display more appealing.

How to care for a dozen roses to ensure freshness and beauty

After buying a beautiful dozen roses, it doesn't end there: one needs to maintain them well to ensure they stay fresh and beautiful. Once the 12 dozen roses get to the house, put them in water. Let them not sit out for more than three hours, depending on the area's temperature. The quicker they're in the water, the fresher they will be. Secondly, when arranging the roses in a vase, ensure it's clean. Clean the vase using a drop of bleach and dish soap, preferably liquid. Lastly, cut all the leaves below the water when putting the roses in the water. All leaves should be above water. Leaves that remain inside the water produce a bacteria that's harmful to the dozen roses.