Every month, I get one or two calls at the shop asking if we carry blue roses. Those who call usually have seen them online.
The roses that they see online are not natural roses, they are roses that are tinted blue. Natural “blue” roses are actually lavender in color, not blue.
Personally, I’m not much of a fan of roses that are tinted or dyed, especially in dark colors. Too much dye can burn the flower, affect performance and vase life, not to mention they are often messy to work with. And with many new natural rose colors now available, tinting roses is no longer really necessary. But that’s only my opinion.
The only exception might be blue roses.
If you are looking for blue roses to use for a wedding or special event, it’s easier to find a source online . One of the largest suppliers would be FiftyFlowers.com. Their minimum purchase quantity is 50 roses.
If you are looking for a smaller number, you have a couple of options.
You could check with a local florist to see if they can tint some roses blue for you, or you could buy a few white roses and tint them yourself. It’s an easy process. You can find the directions here: How to Make Roses Blue.
