Maher's Florist Offers the Freshest and Most Spectacular Roses

Maher’s Florist has been serving the Pasadena Maryland Floral Market for Over 44 Years

June is designated as National Rose Month. Maher’s Florist has been providing the best roses in Pasadena Maryland for over 44 years. We offer many other varieties of flowers as well. I was recently provided with a great article regarding roses that was written by the Chairman of the Society of American Florists. There is so much great information in the article, and it is so relevant for National Rose Month that I wanted to share it.

Roses are the most popular flower in the world, with over a billion stems sold annually. Over 250 million are produced for Valentine’s Day alone. They are popular because of their beautiful colors, shape and petal structure, as well as their lovely fragrance. While many landscape roses have 5 petals, hybrid tea roses, those produced for commercial cutting, can have up to 40 petals. Best of all, there are always new varieties to discover with over 150 rose species and thousands of fabulous cultivars.
June is National Rose Month, a perfect time for me to share with you some of my favorite varieties, not ranked, because they are simply too beautiful to pick a favorite.
Alabaster is a breathtaking, off-white rose with many soft, delicate petals.
Catalina warms my soul with creamy yellow petals that reveal sunshine as they open.
Ashley is a luscious pink rose that is not too pale and not too bold.
Juliet captivates me with a very interesting petal structure and perfect peach color.
Miyabi Wabara is a pink rose with a peach heart and wonderfully ruffled petals.
Free Spirit combines yellow, peach and pink in its countless petals. Just WOW!
I am often asked how to care for cut roses and respond with a few tips:
Keep the water clean. Bacteria is our primary enemy and you can limit bacterial growth by rinsing the vase daily and refilling with water.
Cut stems with a knife or very sharp pruners. Dull scissors will pinch the Xylem and Phloem closed and restrict the uptake of water.
Use the flower food provided by your florist. The old wives’ tales about aspirin and pennies are lore and not based on any science. The food is most essential during the first two water changes, so do not worry if you run out.
If a rose wilts prematurely, do not trash it. Simply give it a fresh cut and submerge the entire rose in warm water for an hour or so. It will rehydrate and look great for many additional days.
Fun fact: Most of the world’s cut roses are grown in the mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. The altitude and proximity to the Equator means lots of year-round sunshine and the perfect combination of temperature and humidity.
Also, please remember that an open rose is not necessarily an old rose. Advancements in growing technology mean growers can leave the stem attached to the plant longer for better health and bloom development.
Therefore, we can deliver a fully developed, open rose that will perform well in the vase for 6-10 days. If you get one, follow my care instructions and enjoy the rose in its most beautiful open stages.
This month I hope you will join me in experiencing the joy of roses, both as a giver and receiver. Happy Summer!
By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI
A third-generation florist, Chris grew up in Audubon, PA. He has been awarded Pennsylvania’s Florist of The Year, and currently serves as Chairman of the Society of American Florists.

Three Dozen Mixed Color Roses

Maher’s Florist offers the best selection of Mixed Color Roses in Pasadena, Maryland. We provide nationwide same day flower delivery service. We primarily used Ecuadorian long stem roses in our tall rose arrangements. These Ecuadorian roses have large, magnificent blooms and longer stems. They make for an incredible rose bouquet.

Maher’s Florist Offers Roses for National Rose Month

Maher’s Florist offers the best selection of beautiful, farm fresh flowers and plants in Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Pasadena and the surrounding areas. We operate a beautiful floral design center in Pasadena. Many of the Ecuadorian roses we sell are purchased directly from flower farms. Purchasing gorgeous roses direct from the growers in Ecuador lowers our cost and ensures freshness. We are able to share the cost savings with our customers. Fresher flowers also translate into longer vase life.

Maher’s Florist is celebrating our 44th year in the floral business. Winnie Maher opened the doors for the first time March 1, 1977, and the vision has always remained the same, even now that her daughter Kim has taken over the reins. Which is superior customer service and creating unique and distinct designs, all while supporting local growers, by using locally source flowers whenever possible.

Our talented staff has a deep passion and love for flowers. Each with over 20 years of design expertise. Our designers are eager to help you create a lasting impression for any occasion. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us by e-mail at info@mahersflorist.net or call us directly at (410)255-8181. We’re always here to serve you and make your flower-sending experience a pleasure.

Be Still My Heart

Gorgeous Rose & Lily Bouquet available for Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery. Wait till she opens the door and sees this wildly romantic bouquet of 20 red roses and eight fragrant white calla lilies in a dazzling clear glass vase. She’ll be thrilled. And you’ll be thrilled at the thank you. Hurry home.

The breathtaking bouquet includes 20 red roses and eight miniature white calla lilies accented with assorted greenery.