Red
Love and passion; the anniversary and Valentine's classic.
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Varieties we use
Explorer · Red Naomi · Freedom · Rhodos
Pairs with
الأكثر مبيعاً في الرياض؛ اطلب رؤوساً كبيرة (إكوادوري) للبوكسات، وكيني للباقات الكبيرة العدد.
The Rose Hub
Roses are around 60% of what florists in Saudi Arabia sell, and Riyadh customers like them open, not tight in bud. Most arrive from Kenya and Ethiopia (excellent value, 40–60 cm stems), Ecuador and Colombia (big heads, 60–80 cm), and the Netherlands (premium and garden varieties). Saudi-grown roses from greenhouses in the Riyadh, Qassim and Tabuk regions are increasingly available, and the Taif rose is the Kingdom's heritage bloom every April.
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Pick the colour by occasion
Rose types
Standard rose (hybrid tea)
One bloom per stem; the everyday rose. Kenyan and Ethiopian stems are 40–60 cm with medium heads; Ecuadorian and Colombian are 60–80 cm with large heads; Dutch are the premium end.
7-10 daysStandardKenyaEthiopiaEcuadorColombiaNetherlandsSaudi Arabia
Garden rose
Many-petalled, cupped and often fragrant (David Austin, O'Hara and Piano types). The luxury wedding rose; shorter vase life.
4-6 daysLuxuryNetherlandsEcuadorColombia
Spray rose
Three to seven small blooms per stem; adds texture and stretches a budget. Perfect for boxes, bridal work and pet-safe filler.
7-12 daysStandardKenyaEthiopiaNetherlands
Taif rose (Damask rose)
Rosa damascena grown in the mountains above Taif, harvested every April for rose water and oil. Intensely fragrant, small, deep pink; sold fresh mainly during the season and used in garlands and gift trays. The Kingdom's heritage rose.
2-4 daysPremiumSaudi Arabia
Preserved (forever) rose
Real roses treated with glycerine and food-grade dyes so they keep their shape and colour for one to three years without water. The base of most acrylic and velvet boxes in Riyadh.
365-1095 daysPremiumEcuadorColombia
Dried rose
Air-dried roses in muted tones; used in dried bouquets and gift wrapping. Fragile and dusty over time.
180 daysStandardSaudi ArabiaNetherlands
How many roses?
Common bouquet and box sizes in Riyadh and what they're used for. These are conventions, not rules.
Rose care in Riyadh
Recut 2 cm at an angle, remove leaves below the waterline, use flower food, change water every two days, keep away from AC vents, direct sun and fruit bowls (ethylene). Riyadh tip: mist the heads lightly in summer and never leave the bouquet in a parked car.
Rose questions
What do rose colours mean?
Red says love and passion, white purity and new beginnings, light pink gratitude, yellow friendship and joy, orange enthusiasm. Choose the colour for the message, not the price.
How many roses should I give?
Twelve is the classic dozen, 50 is the most requested for special occasions in Riyadh, and 99 stands for lasting love. A single stem is a lovely gesture beside a gift or card.
What is the difference between Kenyan and Ecuadorian roses?
Kenyan and Ethiopian stems run 40–60 cm with medium heads and excellent value for high-count bouquets, while Ecuadorian and Colombian stems run 60–80 cm with large heads that suit boxes and luxury arrangements.
What is the Taif rose and when is it available?
The Taif rose is the damask rose grown in the mountains above Taif: small, deep pink and intensely fragrant. It is harvested in spring, around March and April, and used in garlands, gift trays and rose water.