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Huisman Flowers purchases many of the stunning roses we sell direct from flower farms in Ecuador

June is designated as National Rose Month. Huisman Flowers offers a wonderful selection of roses as well as many varieties of flowers. I was provided with a great article regarding roses that was written by the Chairman of the Society of American Florists. There is so much great information in the article, and it is so relevant for National Rose Month that I wanted to share it.

Roses are the most popular flower in the world, with over a billion stems sold annually. Over 250 million are produced for Valentine’s Day alone. They are popular because of their beautiful colors, shape and petal structure, as well as their lovely fragrance. While many landscape roses have 5 petals, hybrid tea roses, those produced for commercial cutting, can have up to 40 petals. Best of all, there are always new varieties to discover with over 150 rose species and thousands of fabulous cultivars.

June is National Rose Month, a perfect time for me to share with you some of my favorite varieties, not ranked, because they are simply too beautiful to pick a favorite.

Alabaster is a breathtaking, off-white rose with many soft, delicate petals.

Catalina warms my soul with creamy yellow petals that reveal sunshine as they open.

Ashley is a luscious pink rose that is not too pale and not too bold.

Juliet captivates me with a very interesting petal structure and perfect peach color.

Miyabi Wabara is a pink rose with a peach heart and wonderfully ruffled petals.

Free Spirit combines yellow, peach and pink in its countless petals. Just WOW!

I am often asked how to care for cut roses and respond with a few tips:

Keep the water clean. Bacteria is our primary enemy and you can limit bacterial growth by rinsing the vase daily and refilling with water.

Cut stems with a knife or very sharp pruners. Dull scissors will pinch the Xylem and Phloem closed and restrict the uptake of water.

Use the flower food provided by your florist. The old wives’ tales about aspirin and pennies are lore and not based on any science. The food is most essential during the first two water changes, so do not worry if you run out.

If a rose wilts prematurely, do not trash it. Simply give it a fresh cut and submerge the entire rose in warm water for an hour or so. It will rehydrate and look great for many additional days.

Fun fact: Most of the world’s cut roses are grown in the mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. The altitude and proximity to the Equator means lots of year-round sunshine and the perfect combination of temperature and humidity.

Also, please remember that an open rose is not necessarily an old rose. Advancements in growing technology mean growers can leave the stem attached to the plant longer for better health and bloom development.

Therefore, we can deliver a fully developed, open rose that will perform well in the vase for 6-10 days. If you get one, follow my care instructions and enjoy the rose in its most beautiful open stages.

This month I hope you will join me in experiencing the joy of roses, both as a giver and receiver. Happy Summer!

By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI

A third-generation florist, Chris grew up in Audubon, PA. He has been awarded Pennsylvania’s Florist of The Year, and currently serves as Chairman of the Society of American Florists.

Classic Dozen Hot Pink Roses

For classic romance, a dozen hot pink roses are always the perfect choice. One dozen long-stemmed roses in an elegant glass container with premium foliage accents.

Huisman Flowers Celebrates National Rose Month

Beautiful Ecuadorian Long Stem Roses with Local Same Day & Express Delivery are available at Huisman Flowers. We are a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore and have been creating and delivering beautiful rose arrangements for more than 60 years. We operate two floral design centers in the Grand Haven and Holland area. We purchase many of the roses we sell direct from flower farms in Ecuador. The roses from Ecuador are truly stunning. They are grown high in the mountains, where the plants benefit from the perfect blend of sunlight, soil conditions and moisture.

Two Dozen Red & Pink Roses

This rose arrangement features stunning red and pink Ecuadorian roses. We purchase many of the roses we sell direct from flower farms. Some of the most popular roses we sell are our long stem, Ecuadorian roses. They are grown high in the mountains of Ecuador, where the rose plants receive the perfect blend of sunlight, soil conditions and moisture.

Our Ecuadorian roses have long stems and gorgeous large blooms. Our designers mix both red and pink Ecuadorian roses, add in some greenery, and place these gorgeous stems into a stylish glass vase.

Huisman Flowers sells and delivers beautiful farm fresh flowers, as well as green, flowering and succulent plants. Our flower shops also sell a wonderful collection of occasion themed gifts. Huisman Flowers guarantees on-time delivery of all flower purchases. Our staff creates luxurious, upscale floral designs, at very affordable prices.

Customer service is a top priority for us. We back every flower arrangement we create with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Beginning in 2021, we plan to operate our Grand Haven and Holland flower shops as both Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers locations.

Huisman Flowers offers lovely roses to celebrate National Rose Month

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Holland, MI 49424

Shop with us at Huisman Flowers for the most elegant Roses this National Rose Month and Red Rose Day

Huisman Flowers

The extremely skilled and professional floral designers at Huisman Flowers are ready for National Rose month and Red Rose Day with the freshest and most colorful Roses. Such a beautiful flower and always the most pleasant experience to “stop and smell the roses”.

National Rose Month is dedicated to Roses. June is a great month for Roses as they are typically in full bloom. Multiple weddings take place in June and Roses are a favorite flower for weddings as we all know. There are an impressive 150 plus species of Roses and for many years they have been a favorite flower used by authors, artists and advertisers.

In the United States, several states use varieties of both wild and domesticated roses as their state flower. In New York the official flower is any rose of any color. North Dakota and Iowa refer to the Prairie Rose as their state flower. The Cherokee Rose is Georgia’s state flower and finally the “Oklahoma Rose” is the state flower of Oklahoma.

There are some very interesting facts about the Rose. Below are a few of those:

There are only three flowers mentioned in the Bible and the Rose is one of those three. Lilies and camphire are the others.
The largest private Rose collection is in Tuscany. The Carla Fineshi Rose Garden has more than 6,500 different varieties.
Roses have a long life expectancy. There are even fossils of the Rose dating back to 35 million years.
In ancient times, the Romans used Roses for decorations and because of their wonderful fragrance they used them as necklaces.
Roses are one of the more expensive flowers and the most expensive is the Juliet. It took 15 years to breed this variety.
The tallest Rose bush ever recorded is 18 feet 8 inches. It is located in La Puente California and is a variety called Bewitched hybrid tea rose.
Though there is a Rose referred to as the Black Rose, this is actually a Rose that has such a dark red color it appears to black.

Beautiful Ecuadorian Long Stem Roses

Local Same Day & Express Delivery

Huisman Flowers has been creating and delivering beautiful rose arrangements for more than 60 years. We operate two floral design centers in the Grand Haven and Holland area. We purchase many of the roses we sell direct from flower farms in Ecuador. The roses from Ecuador are truly stunning. They are grown high in the mountains, where the plants benefit from the perfect blend of sunlight, soil conditions and moisture.

This National Rose Month and Red Rose Day on June 12th, let the amazing floral designers at Huisman Flowers help you select a gorgeous Rose arrangement for your self or as a gift.

Classic Two Dozen Premium Roses – Twice as impressive as a dozen roses. Send these and that special someone will be twice as thrilled. Two dozen premium roses, and premium foliage are elegantly designed in a classic glass container. Romantic elegance is embodied with this lush rose design.

Blush Life Bouquet – Go ahead, make them blush! This luxurious bouquet of roses, lilies and hydrangea in fresh shades of pink, peach and green is sure to put some cheerful color in their cheeks! The delicate ribbons dress up the graceful keepsake vase. This sweet arrangement features green hydrangea, hot pink roses, pink spray roses, peach asiatic lilies, pink alstroemeria, green carnations, pink miniature carnations, seeded eucalyptus, parvifolia eucalyptus, and lemon leaf. Delivered in a glass gathering vase.

Due to various seasonal and regional conditions, and the variety of unplanned issues courtesy of COVID 19 and Mother Nature, availability of some flowers may be very limited in certain areas. Also, specific flower varieties or colors may not be available for delivery on a specified day. Therefore, it is possible that the exact bouquet pictured or requested may not be available for delivery. Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers in various parts of the country. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and color scheme of the arrangement, using flowers of equal value. Additionally, the substitution of certain keepsake items may be necessary due to increased demand, especially during major holidays.

Classic Two Dozen Roses

Huisman Flowers

Huisman Flowers is a trusted and well known floral design firm in Michigan. Our mission is to be recognized as a florist that truly cares about its customers. We know the value people put on flowers for all types of occasions and we care that those values are met. Huisman Flowers guarantees on-time delivery of all flower purchases.

We purchase many of the flowers we sell direct from flower farms both domestic and international. This ensures the freshness and quality of our product. Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. For example, we are able to reduce the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm and when they arrive in our shop to be used in floral designs.

Fresher flowers translate into a more beautiful, longer lasting arrangement. Buying direct also allows us to reduce the number of middlemen in the flower buying process. Reducing the middleman allows us to purchase flowers at a lower cost. Much of the cost savings we produce are passed through to our customers.

Huisman Flowers recruits extremely talented and professional floral designers. These folks are truly some of the most talented floral designers in the state. They are continually busy creating gorgeous multi occasion themed designs. Huisman Flowers backs every floral bouquet with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. That is how much we believe in the quality of our floral products.