ARose That Can Last Forever

While many of us wish a rose would last for long time, unfortunately that's not the case. Once cut and brought into the house, roses don't live very long at all; at best, they will withstand a few days, but not much longer than that. There are other alternatives to the real thing, which make a rose that lasts forever a reality – by dipping it in gold, silver, platinum.

Given fresh cut flowers get expensive, a rose that lasts forever is easily purchased in a precious metal such as gold or silver, or you can opt for wooden or crystal ones instead; whichever you choose, your forever rose 'wish' will become an instant reality with no watering or placement of any concern.

However, if you have made the decision to have fresh cut roses, having your own roses can help on cost. The first step before planting your rose garden is to plan and design the actual garden itself so, if nothing else, it will ensure the overall health of the plants. Therefore, choose a design that is both practical as well as guided by aesthetics.

For ideas on rose garden design, visiting a local rose garden or two will generate ideas and give you inspiration so the end result is one of combined harmony and presentation. Focus your choice of design so that it doesn't become too complex. And, keep in mind that special care will have to be taken when deciding on grouping different rose species and varieties together.

Consulting a rose guide would be in your best interest before planting so you can check up on how available the plant is, how large it will get, how different climates will affect it, and what diseases your choices are susceptible to. To grow healthy roses, full sunshine – six hours of direct sun per day - and air circulation is needed; anywhere the roses will be blocked by screens, fences, walls, hedges, or even other plants, means planting shouldn't take place there. The garden should also be in a place where the roses will have sun on them in the morning, when it's not as hot; afternoon sun can not only affect the color of the blooms but can also burn the leaves. Since roses are allergic to too dry a climate as well as water dripping on their leaves, avoid planting them under trees or shrubs or even other plants as it can  lead to rain drip. 

If you already have an existing garden, you may choose to group your roses in one place so a separate rose garden is formed. If kept apart from other plants, you can design the area in which they're in based on their cultural needs which means that their own watering system can be reserved specifically for that part of the garden. Roses should never be watered from the top as it can lead to leaf fungus and insects. A simple garden hose can be used for watering and it can be put in the plant bed with water running slowly.

While it seems rather complex to begin a rose garden, once planted and blooming, it's worth the effort. But, once winter sets in, your roses won't be seen again until the following season. If you want to keep fresh flowers in the house during the winter months so you can be reminded of the spring and summer to come, having a  rose that lasts forever would be ideal. 

Sophia Grace has a rose forever collection. You can purchase a rose forever gift at Plated Gold Roses.