About Rose Petals

Love is like a rose...the Joy of all the earth ... Christina Rossetti

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Freeze-Dried Rose Petals
for Tossing and Romantic Accents

The Language of Roses:

Red for Love

White for Worth and Beauty

Yellow for Joy

Pink for Happiness

FAQ About Freeze-dried Rose Petals

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What does Freeze-dried mean?
Freeze-drying is the most advanced method of drying flowers . The technology for freeze-drying flowers has only been available in the last decade or so, and is still relatively new in the floral industry.

Freeze-drying is an expensive process that yields extraordinary, exquisite results. Petals look as if they have just fallen off the rose! Because of the way the moisture is removed in the freeze-dryer, petals retain their shape and do not shrink or discolor. Petals are flexible and feel more soft than brittle.

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General Information

Quality freeze-dried Rose Petals do not come easily. This is why they are relatively hard to find in the general market-place.

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SUGGESTIONS

Rose Petals are perfect for weddings or any
occasion, for Christmas, decorating or parties.

Strew on tables, with candles . . .
Or greet guests with a path of rose petals to your door . . .
Add petals to greeting cards and thank you notes.
Sprinkle petals & buds in gift baskets or boxes
After the wedding or special occasion, petals left over
will make a beautiful potpourri ..
Or sprinkle petals in bath water along with a
fragrant rose gel to feel truly pampered and beautiful.
When used for decorating tables etc. [not tossing],
sprinkle rose buds among the petals . . .
Regarding inquiries about edible petals, we recommend
using petals from an organic/home garden only.

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About Colors:
Most Freeze-dried reds look like a rich burgundy.
Most Freeze-dried whites look like a pale blush Ivory or
a pale yellow Ivory, depending on the rose.

The other colors such as pink or yellow or coral or lavender
are true to the rose.
About Fragrance:
While some batches of dried petals do retain some fragrance,
most do not. If you desire more fragrance, place a rose-scented
sachet in the bottom of the bag of petals for a few days.
Storage:
If stored properly, petals will keep for weeks. Protect
from excessive moisture and heat or cold.

Keep petals in their plastic bag.
[Bag may be placed in a plastic box for longer storage, if desired.]
They do not need to be refrigerated.
If petals become too dry and feel less soft than desired,
they may be hydrated by exposing the petals to steam
for a few minutes.

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How much do I need to order?
Allow about 1/2 cupful per guest for tossing petals . . .
25 cups should serve about 50 guests.
Allow two to five cups Petals per round table.
For Strewing paths, one case will lightly cover a path that is
20' x 2', or heavily cover 10' x 2'.
How soon do I need to order?

   *   Ordering 2 to 8 weeks ahead of shipping is ideal.
        We also accept orders up to 12 months in advance & schedule a later shipment

       However, we do accept Rush Orders.
      * Extra $10 handling      [if shipping requested | needed within 5 days]
Orders include imprinted Language of Flower keepsake .

Shipping:       ground | UPS
2 , 3 & Next Day Air available .

2-Day or 3-Day recommended for states west of Texas for fast delivery

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NOTE:
Rose petals "settle" in shipping [like cereal].
However, when poured into a container, they will fill out to a larger volume.
25 cups will serve about   50 guests, allowing 1/2 cupful each.

See comments in the next section.

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