Every lady loves fresh flowers in her home, but keeping up with that trend can cost you! So many of us turn artificial roses or flowers, but they never really do the job quite right. While strolling through Kings Court Market,in Port Elizabeth, I came across this stall selling, what they call, gypsy roses. Real, fresh cut roses that are preserved to last for 6 months or longer. They come in all sorts of fabulous colours, as they are preserved in natural dyes. From natural reds, pinks and peaches to royal blues and purples.
I just had to get myself some. So I purchased some large head, black roses. Some might think they are a tad Gothic, but I think they are beautiful. I have had mine for about 9 months now, and they are still going strong!
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| My Black Roses |
How are they preserved?
The roses are preserved using chemicals and preservatives that are commonly used in the commercial manufacture of cosmetics and processed food.
This unique process extends the vase life of the fresh cut flowers and foliage from days to months, offering a beautiful and natural alternative to artificial flowers. The are cost effective, maintenance free substitute for fresh flowers.
Do they keep their colour?
The natural pigment in the fresh cut flowers become brown with time. Preserved roses are treated with natural dyes to reinforce their colour and ensure that they will last for longer and remain crisp and beautiful for months. They come in a beautiful array of colours. However, there is one rule, DON'T GET THEM WET. Just pop them into a waterless vase and handle with care. Perfect for lazy gals like myself.
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| A rainbow of roses! |
Do they keep their fragrance?
Yes they do...for a while. A normal rose scent will fade over a short period of time, but these preserved roses are infused with natural perfumes to strengthen their fragrance. The preserved roses scent should last for a couple of months, but will fade over time.
Alternative for artificial roses
I mean, the picture below just says it all!!! Artificial roses are so 80's!!
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| What a difference. |
In a nutshell
So in a nutshell preserved roses promise the following:
- Premium quality, fresh cut flower
- Six month vase life
- Requires no watering or maintenance
- Lasting Fragrance
- Offers a natural alternative to artificial flowers and allows large saving on the replacement
- Versatile and suitable for a wide range of décor applications
- Ideal for hotels, lodges, corporate offices and private homes.
What are you waiting for??
Gypsy Roses
If you're in the Port Elizabeth area (South Africa), be sure to make your way to the Kings Court Market and stop by Gypsy roses.
The small heads sell for R30 each and the large heads sell for R40 each.
They have a wide selection of colours, but if you can't find the colour you want, be sure to order it!
If you are not in the Port Elizabeth area, be sure to contact the owner of the Gypsy Rose store at Kings Court Market. Her details are below:
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