STANDARD ROSE—25 STEM/BUNCH Bulk Roses by the Bunch | NOVA Floral Supply
Few flowers have earned icon status quite like the rose. Available in an enormous range of colors, sizes, and silhouettes, roses (Rosa hybrida) remain one of the most requested flowers for weddings, events, everyday arrangements, and just about every occasion in between. With sturdy stems, reliable performance, and endless design versatility, it's easy to see why they've held their place at the top of the floral food chain for centuries.
➜ Roses can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 2–3 days before processing, making them one of the floral industry's most dependable flowers for prebooking and event production
➜ Recut the stems and hydrate for 4–6 hours in fresh, clean water before designing, giving the blooms time to fully recover after shipping
➜ Remove only the foliage and thorns that will interfere with your design or sit below the water line—over-processing can unnecessarily slow production and reduce the stem's natural character
➜ Roses arrive with guard petals—leave them in place until you're ready to design; they're nature's protective packaging and often peel away to reveal a flawless bloom underneath
➜ Roses perform beautifully in hand-tied bridal bouquets, vase arrangements, elevated centerpieces, ceremony installations, casket sprays, everyday deliveries, and nearly every floral style imaginable
➜ If your roses arrive looking like there may only be 12 stems in the bunch, don’t panic— standard roses are packed 25 stems to a bunch, with 2 lengths in each bunch; open up and remove the cardboard packing around the blooms to reveal the lower stems inside
➜ As you process your bunch, sort stems by length in separate buckets to keep the fragile blooms from unnecessary bumps that can cause bruising
PROS + CONS
POSITIVES ➜ ♡ Available year-round ♡ Huge variety of colors and bloom forms ♡ Reliable and easy to design with ♡ Works in nearly every event style
NEGATIVES ➜ ✗ Premium varieties often carry premium price tags ✗ Some varieties open faster than others ✗ Guard petals show up looking a little rough ✗ Everyone has an opinion about roses
FAQ's
Standard vs garden roses—what's the difference? ➜ Standard roses typically have a more traditional bloom shape, while garden roses feature layered petals, stronger fragrance, and a more romantic appearance
What are guard petals? ➜ Guard petals are the outermost petals that protect the bloom during its growing time, as well as in transport; they're safe to remove when you're ready to design
Should I buy roses with tight buds or open blooms? ➜ That depends on your timeline—tighter roses are ideal when you need the flowers to last several days, while more open blooms provide immediate visual impact
Do all rose varieties open the same way? ➜ Not at all—garden roses, spray roses, standard roses, and specialty cultivars all mature differently, creating dramatically different looks throughout their vase life
How can I make my roses look fuller? ➜ Many florists gently reflex certain rose varieties by carefully folding the outer petals back, creating a larger, more garden-inspired bloom
What should I look for when selecting premium roses? ➜ Look for sturdy stems, healthy foliage, firm blooms, and a nice balance between flower size, stem length, and stage of opening based on when you'll be designing
DESIGNER NOTES
☆ One of the most versatile flowers in the industry ☆ Available in virtually every color palette imaginable ☆ Can be used traditionally, garden-style, or reflexed for a modern look ☆ Plays well with almost every flower in the cooler ☆ The answer to an alarming number of floral design problems
☆ Roses belong to the genus Rosa and are available in thousands of cultivated varieties grown specifically for gardens, cut flower production, fragrance, or specialty floral work
☆ The floral industry offers an incredible range of rose forms, including standard roses, spray roses, garden roses, reflex roses, sweetheart roses, and specialty varieties, each bringing a unique personality to floral design
☆ Despite their reputation as a romantic flower, roses are among the most versatile cut flowers available, appearing everywhere from minimalist contemporary arrangements to large-scale luxury installations
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