Paloma Rose

• Bud size: 6.0 - 6.8 cm (2.4 - 2.7 in)
• Bud diameter: 4.7 - 5.5 cm (1.9 - 2.2 in)
• Role: Focal flower
• Color: Light pink

How does Paloma Rose compare to our other light pink varieties?

We carry several light pink roses, and Paloma Rose sits in the middle of the range for fullness, more petals than Pink Mondial Rose, but fewer than the notably dense Jessica Rose. Its bud diameter is on the wider side for a light pink, giving it a slightly fuller look at first glance than its petal count alone might suggest. That balance of size and moderate fullness makes it a versatile, easy default when a design just calls for "light pink" without a more specific requirement.

Why does it arrive looking tighter than it will end up?

Like every fresh-cut rose in our catalog, Paloma Rose ships with its outer guard petals intact. This is completely normal and not a defect, gently removing those outer petals once the rose arrives reveals the fuller, softer bloom underneath. Most customers see the difference clearly within an hour or two of the rose sitting in fresh water.

How long does Paloma Rose last?

Farm-direct from Ecuador, Paloma Rose typically holds for 14 to 21 days in the vase with fresh water and a recut every few days. That's a meaningful improvement over roses that have already spent time moving through a longer distribution chain before reaching a customer. Recutting the stem at an angle every few days and keeping the water clean both help it reach the longer end of that window.

Who tends to choose Paloma Rose?

Home-florists often pick it as a dependable, easy light pink that doesn't require much styling thought or careful color matching. Florists use it as a flexible base tone in bridal or soft-palette work, where its moderate fullness reads as elegant without demanding as much space in an arrangement as a denser variety like Jessica Rose would. It's a safe, versatile default whenever "light pink" is the only real requirement.