Opala Rose
A Rounded Medium Pink With a Classic, Balanced Shape
Opala Rose offers a clean medium pink in a rounded, compact bloom that reads as classic rather than trendy. Farm-direct from Ecuador, its rounder bud shape sets it apart from more elongated pink varieties in our catalog. It pairs naturally with Baby's Breath and Eucalyptus for a soft, everyday arrangement.
Vase life:
14-21 days
Petal Count:
23 - 29
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- ColorMedium pink
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- Bud size: 6.1 - 6.9 cm (2.4 - 2.7 in)
- Bud diameter: 4.5 - 5.3 cm (1.8 - 2.1 in)
- Role: Focal flower
- Color: Medium pink
How does Opala Rose compare to Watergame Rose, our other medium pink?
Both are medium pink, but the two have noticeably different bud shapes once you look closely. Opala Rose has a rounder, wider bud relative to its length, giving it a fuller, more classic rose silhouette. Watergame Rose, by contrast, runs more elongated and slender, which reads as a slightly more modern shape. If a design calls for a traditional, rounded rose profile in medium pink, Opala is generally the better fit.
Why does Opala Rose look tighter than expected on arrival?
Like every fresh-cut rose we ship, Opala Rose arrives with its outer guard petals still in place. These protect the bloom during the trip from farm to door and are completely normal, not a sign of damage. Gently peeling them back once the rose arrives reveals the fuller, rounder bloom underneath, and most of that change is visible within the first hour or two once it's had time in fresh water.
How long does Opala Rose last?
Farm-direct from Ecuador, Opala Rose typically holds for 14 to 21 days in the vase with fresh water and a recut every few days. That's well past the shorter vase life common with roses that have already spent time in a longer distribution chain. Keeping the water clean and trimming the stem regularly helps it reach the longer end of that range, and stripping any foliage that sits below the waterline helps prevent bacteria from cutting that window short.
Who tends to choose Opala Rose?
Florists reach for it when a design calls for a classic, rounded rose shape in a soft pink, rather than a more elongated or modern silhouette. Home-florists also favor it for everyday bouquets, since its balanced shape and color work well without needing careful styling around it. It's a dependable, no-fuss choice for arrangements that lean traditional rather than avant-garde, and it holds up well even for buyers newer to floral design.