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Picking your silk rose petals
When shopping
for silk rose petals, there are a few things to keep in
mind. First, you have to choose between fresh, freeze dried,
and silk. How you plan to use them for will help determine what
type of petals is most appropriate. For any outdoor use, fresh
or freeze dried petals are the most appropriate since they are a
natural, biodegradable product. Freeze dried petals can be
obtained well in advance, avoiding last minute worries. Also,
the quality of fresh petals can degrade quickly and often do not
look good by the time they are used. Freeze dried rose petals
are preserved at their peek freshness for excellent quality.
The cost of the types of
petals can vary greatly.
Silk
rose petals are
typically the least
expensive and work well when
large quantities are need
for indoor pathways or to
create a thick pillow of
petals for table
decorations. Freeze dried
petals are more expensive
than silk, but they are more
realistic (because they are
real petals!) Fresh petals
can often be the most
expensive option due to the
need to de-petal the roses
very soon before their use
and the expense of overnight
shipping if your florist is
unable to provide them.
For indoor use, silk or
freeze dried petals are
recommend for lining aisles
since fresh petals can be
slippery and stain. Your
flower girl can use any type
of rose petal since they
don't need a large quantity
and the petals are not
closely examined.
These are high quality silk rose petals made from a micro-peach polyester
fabric to give them a realistic look and feel. We have two silk rose petal size options, our
popular mixed size silk rose petals or our "all large" silk rose petals (100 of only the largest
size silk rose petals).
All Selections below are for 1000 petals
$29.99 per 1000 petals (average weddings use 1500 -
2000)
When spring comes and the ground
is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden.
Silk rose petals have been a cherished aphrodisiac since
biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet
they still hold a particular mystery and fascination, not to
mention the fact that they just look and smell good!
One of the most important rules of growing
silk rose petals is to plant the rose bush in an area that
receives around 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every day.
It is preferable not to plant too many trees or other plants
around the rose bush because most of these are likely to either
mix with the rose or stifle it's growth. If you are replacing an
old rose bush, approximately 1 1/2 cubic feet of old soil should
be removed, and fresh soil added to replace it. When positioning
your silk rose in the garden or
landscape, consider the growth habit of the rose.
For example, place climbers and ramblers along fences,
trellises, or next to arches or pergolas. This location offers
them free range of growth, and optimal potential for the
showiest blooms.
Silk roses also look beautiful in
island beds inter-planted with perennials. Miniature roses make
great edging plants in front of their taller cousins. Planted
singly, shrub roses make excellent specimen plants or they can
be clustered to make a flowering hedge. You can also use them to
camouflage unsightly garden objects.
Dig a hole large enough for the root mass and loosen the bottom
of the hole. You should add bone meal, which is a slow acting
source of phosphorus that leads to healthy root growth in the
rose plant.
Then the silk rose plant should be
placed in the hole carefully and the hole refilled with soil,
covering the roots properly. Before making the final covering,
water the rose plant and let it absorb the water. After this,
water the plant more and mound the soil about 6 inches high. The
dome will keep the stems from drying out until the plant is
rooted. Gradually remove the excess soil as the leaves open.
Special care should be taken with the planting depth. It varies
according to the climate you live in.
If you live in a colder area, plant a bit deeper and consult
with the people growing roses in your area. If you are buying
potted roses, you should plant them about 1 inch deeper than
their potted level.
The best time to plant roses varies depending on the winter
temperature. Where temperatures don't drop below -10 degrees F;
either fall or spring planting is satisfactory. If you live in
an area where winter temperatures go below -10 degrees F, spring
planting is preferred. Plants should be planted in a dormant
condition if purchased bare root, but container grown plants may
be planted throughout the growing season.
Spacing of the silk rose plant is
highly influenced by the temperature. In regions where winters
are severe, the rose plant does not grow as large as in mild
climates. Taking this into consideration, hybrid tea roses
should be spaced 1 1/2 to 3 feet apart. Large vigorous growers,
such as hybrid perpetuals need 3 to 5 feet of space, and the
climbers need from 8 to 10 feet of space.
If the winter temperature is below 10 degrees F, roses can grow
healthy if proper care is taken. The gardener must prepare for
that cold, wet reality as he revels in the summer air
conditioning.
In zones 7 and colder, the roses enjoy their last fertilization
of the season by August 15th to limit the emergence of new rose
canes, which will almost certainly not survive the winter.
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