Some trends come and go in the floral world, but sandy-toned roses will never go out of trend because they have a certain magic that keeps them perpetually in vogue. Their soft, muted colors provide a versatile and classy touch to any floral design. In 2024, the sandy rose assortment by Alexandra Farms is enjoying a peak moment of popularity, and it’s easy to see why.
The Creative and Visual Envelopment of Sandy-Toned Roses
Sandy-toned roses have something that gets rose lovers excited. Whether it be for their soft and very combinable tones or their perfect shape and petals, they are and will always remain a staple flower when it comes to floral design and arrangements. Sand tones, which are widely used today for decor, interior design, and much more, provide the ideal color palette for a mix-and-match combo. In interior design, neutral colors have the added benefit of enhancing the perception of space. They can make areas appear larger and more open, an effect that translates to floral arrangements as well. Neutrals can create an illusion of light and space, making the environment feel more expansive and airy, which is particularly beneficial in smaller or more confined areas.
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Because of sandy tones and their ability to fit in everything while creating a well-fit combination, they can be used all year long whether it be for a wedding, a corporate event, or a simple home decoration. Elegance and style are two main characteristics these roses by Alexandra Farms bring upfront. If you're not sure which sandy-toned rose could match your next wedding bouquet, arrangement, home decor, or event special, these 10 will be your next life savers, or should we say, rose savers.
Meet Alexandra Farm's Sandy-Toned Rose Collection
Alexandra Farms, known for its high-quality roses, some of the most beautiful in the world, offers a fine selection of sandy-toned varieties. Each of these roses brings its character and beauty to the table, setting, or design. Here’s a closer look at some of their standout varieties:
1. Rose Westminster Abbey
To kick off the sandy rose collection you must have for this year is Westminster Abbey. With wavy petals of an extraordinary tan color edged in green, Rose Westminster Abbey is worthy of her regal and elegant name. Portraying as many as 150 petals, her large flowers can last 12 days in your favorite vase. Magnificent!
2. Rose Golden Mustard®
Rose Golden Mustard® stands out with its rich, mustard-yellow petals that gradually fade into a sandy color. To be more specific, it has a tawny shade, the color of mustard seeds, which is truly special. The pale almond of her outer petals, which may also be faintly edged with pink, blends into deeper tones of dull gold at the heart of this extraordinary creation. She is the perfect choice for the bride who wants something memorable and distinctive or for the designer searching for trendy transitional tones.
3. Spray Rose Loli
Spray Rose Loli, a phenomenal sandy variety from Alexandra Farm's Wabara collection, is a dream without a doubt. It has three blooms per stem, with curvy and perfectly shaped petals in tones of sandy pink and light lavender. Her petals gain depth and dimension from touches of light lavender, resulting in an airy, ruffled flower with a sense of antique style.
When taken care of appropriately, these roses can last 12 days in a vase, and remember they work as a charm for any floral design of your choice. For a special wedding bouquet, center tables, event decor, you name it! All of these sandy roses are the perfect match.
4. Rose Miyabi Brown
Rose Miyabi Brown is the new sister rose to the popular peach-and-pink Rose Miyabi garden rose. This beauty has pale-pink outer petals edged in a more vivid pink, and her center petals reveal a creamy, buttery tan, making it one of the most popular choices for floral design arrangements. This rose is packed inside with numerous pleated petals and opens stupendously. Ideal for any creation, this and all the other sandy roses will never go out of trend.
5. Rose Caramel Antike
'Caramel and cream' perfectly describes the color of this large, impressive, high-fashion flower, which has lighter tones near the edges and darker tones in the center. Rose Caramel Antike maintains her spherical shape as she opens just enough to reveal its overlapping petals. A light fragrance adds to her attention and charm. Did you know she is the sister of Rose Romantic Antike?
6. Rose Sahara Sensation®
Imagine dunes of cream-colored sand swept into curves, and you'll see why Rose Sahara Sensation® got her name. A medium-sized flower with a spiral at the center, her petals unfold in a scalloped shape that glows faintly. Since forever, she has been very trendy and popular for wedding work and wedding decorative purposes.
7. Spray Rose Sahara Sensation
Yes, it's the spray variety of the previous rose. Spray Rose Sahara Sensation is a one-of-a-kind sensational spray rose, (hence its name) with colors like the first light of dawn, the golden sands of the desert, and a final mix of pale peach. She opens halfway, then holds her shape to reveal inner petals forming an enclosed spiral. She is one of the designers' top choices when it comes to floral work as well!
8. Rose Quicksand
Rose Quicksand features an on-trend neutral color palette that is both romantic and cosmopolitan, as well as a light neutral tonal range. Her cream petals are infused with a soft, sandy blush color that resembles pink clay. These are tones that work well with other popular wedding flowers, making her the ideal 'blending' rose in a bouquet.
9. Rose Symbol
Rose Symbol's richly colored flowers showing dark tan yellow with edges dipped in earthy pink make it a dramatic flower that demands attention. Her large, long-lasting blooms open widely, retaining their shape with tightly furled petals in the center and curves along the edges. This Australian-bred beauty is a show-stopper!
10. Rose Café Latte
Rose Café Latte's light mocha and mauve petals, as the name implies, are incomparable. This popular variety has a distinguished color, shape, and fragrance. Her strong lavender scent wafts through layers of spiral-petaled blooms, adding a refined and unexpected touch. Don't you think she's perfect to use in any type of floral arrangement?
Using sandy-toned roses in your floral designs can elevate the overall aesthetic of your arrangement because they will create a cohesive yet varied look to what you want. Endless combinations are what these sandy roses by Alexandra Farms know to do best!
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