Most roses have lost their scent years ago.
How did that happen you ask? (and you know if you didn't ask, you're still gonna' get an answer)
About 25 years ago, people were asked "what is important when buying roses"?
Smell wasn't the top answer. Nor was stem length. Not even colour selection.
We wanted our roses to last longer.
..and that's o.k....BUT...
In the process of gene manipulation, growers certainly have made long-lasting roses. Even the least expensive varieties with the shortest of stems should last at least seven days, and some varieties a full two weeks.
But like most things when we tamper with nature, it comes at a cost (not to mention the "rainbow" rose shown below...and yes it's real).
The cost is the arrival of the "scentless" rose.
In fact I can only think of two rose varieties that still have the fragrance from the "old" days when Simon Says Roses first started. Jacaranda (a purple rose) still smells wonderfully, and Oceana (a pink rose) can almost bring tears to your eyes through its fragrance. Both these types of roses have a sweet smell which is simply out of this world.
But they don't last very long. Not very long at all. Once you get them home they open very quickly, fill your home or office with a most delicious smell...and die in about three days :(
So what do you think? Is a longer lasting rose better than a fragrant rose?
Please leave me your comments.
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