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I'm confused by the reaction for this rose, I have had it in the shop twice and I thought it was really beautiful- heads as big as a Naomi rose, perfumed, velvety, thick stems, rich burgandy colour, long lasting etc etc

I've noticed some florists here have found them to be just the opposite though (even when they have bought 70/80cms lengths and from Metz who usually have A1 freshness) opening too quickly, not lasting etc

I've never known a rose to have such varied quality even when buying the longer stem lengths!

So, if you have had this rose in your shop before- was it a hit or miss for you??

I believe we had it a couple of years ago...to be honest we found it comparable with other roses we have had. Lasted just as well and people did buy it due to its size. I wouldn't give uit any bad press personally, but then again I guess different growers chrun out different quality?!

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FAUN TO BE WILD...!!!

Quite impressed at first but the last few times we've had it's not lasted too well and outer petals have turned brown quite quickly when we have had it it's always been from Metz.

I love them, and never seem to have a problem the times i have had them in

I had it for the first time this week after reading lots about it on here. Wasnt really that impressed, I didnt really like the shape and I didnt think the quality was very good but then nothing seems to be lasting at the moment.

i really like the colour and shape of it...but we are not using our coooler at the mo because the shop is quite cold and they did open quite quickly compared with other roses. I still think they are a nice rose, but maybe I'll just get them when we are using the cooler

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Sarah Creating Bespoke Wedding Flowers Cheshire

Totally agree Alby! Been having probs with my roses the last week. Asked dutchie how come...no idea. Personally I think it has to do with the time of the year. Last year around this time we had a few probs too with roses getting brown quickly or 'falling asleep'-they still look ok but don't open. Maybe it has to do with the weather?!

Can't vote cuz I haven't had bordeaux...will test them tho.

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