Rose bouquets delivered in Madrid: how many roses and which colour

Roses are the flower people give most, and also the one that raises the most questions: red or another colour? How many? Will they arrive in good shape? Rose bouquets are among the ones we are asked for most at Cloris, so here is what we usually tell people at our counter on Calle San Germán when they come in for one.

What each colour says

There are no fixed rules, but there are customs that help you get it right:

• Red: love, plain and simple. The bouquet for an anniversary, a declaration or an "I'm still here" after many years.
• Pink: affection and thanks. It works for almost anything: a mother, a friend, a colleague who is leaving or a thank-you that is overdue.
• White: calm and respect. Right for a new baby, for standing by someone at a difficult time, or for anyone who prefers something understated.
• Yellow and orange: joy and friendship. For a birthday, good news or simply to brighten someone's week.

If you are torn between two, think of the person before the meaning: their favourite colour almost always wins. You will find more ideas in which flowers to give for each occasion.

How many roses to give

Half a dozen is a thoughtful gesture that fits on any table. Nine is already a bouquet with presence. A dozen is the classic, the one people expect for an anniversary or Valentine's Day. Some people give one rose for every year together; that works too.

Our red rose bouquet with gypsophila comes in three sizes: 6, 9 or 12 roses. You'll see the up-to-date price of each size on its product page when you choose it. We tie it by hand with gypsophila and greenery, so the red stands out without looking overdone.

Our rose bouquets

Besides the classic red, today you can order:

• Rose bouquet in pink tones: fuchsia roses, lilies and pink carnations with white gypsophila. Romantic and bright.
• White bouquet with roses and eucalyptus: white roses and alstroemerias with gypsophila, eucalyptus and pittosporum. All white and green, with a country feel.
• Sunflower and yellow rose bouquet: sunflowers, yellow roses, white carnations, chamomile, solidago and eucalyptus. The most cheerful of the three.

You'll find the current price of each one on its product page: it can change with the season and the size.

Would you like the rose to last longer than a week? The mini rose bush is a compact rose plant in red, pink, white or mixed, for a balcony or a very bright window. You can add it to any bouquet and it travels in the same delivery.

If you are after another colour, more roses or a set budget, we make it to order: tell us your idea and we will suggest options before charging anything. And if it is for an anniversary, there are more ideas on our anniversary flowers page.

Making roses last longer

A well-kept rose bouquet lasts 5 to 7 days. A few small habits make the difference:

• When it arrives, cut a couple of centimetres off the stems on the diagonal and put it straight into clean, cool water.
• Remove any leaves that would sit below the water.
• Change the water every two days and trim the stems a little again.
• Keep it away from direct sun, radiators and fruit.
• If a rose starts to droop its head, it is usually not getting water: trim the stem and put it back in fresh water.

You will find the full step-by-step in how to keep a bouquet of flowers fresh longer.

Order today, delivered in Madrid

If your order comes in before 2 pm, we deliver it the same day. When ordering you choose a morning or afternoon slot, write your message (the card is free) and we let you know on WhatsApp before we set off. Delivery is priced by distance and you see the amount when you enter the address, before paying. We deliver across Madrid from our shop in Tetuán, at Calle San Germán 66, next to Cuatro Caminos; if you would rather pick it up, that is free. See our delivery areas.

When you are ready, choose your rose bouquet in the catalogue or message us on WhatsApp from the contact page and we will help you decide.