Cappuccino Rose vs Quicksand Rose vs Toffee Rose vs Menta Rose

          Cappuccino Roses, Quicksand Roses, Toffee Roses, and Menta Roses are the most well-loved roses in vintage-themed arrangements regardless of the occasion. However, these roses are often confused and misunderstood due to the dusty and muted colour of the petals.

In this journal entry, we will break down the characteristics, similarities and differences, including the best flowers to match each rose.

Cappuccino Roses

Perhaps the most misunderstood of the bunch is this rustic beauty. Heartwarming and full of wonder, cappuccino roses are known to carry the symbolism of modesty, sincerity, and gratitude. Just like a cuppa on a rainy day, sending a bouquet of cappuccino roses will bring warmth and comfort to the recipient. Cappuccino roses also have a romantic meaning, and gifting them to someone means that you found your true love.

Cappuccino roses are not only a favourite among florists but brides too! These roses make for romantic earthy wedding floral designs and bridal bouquets. A popular question that florists get about cappuccino roses is, “Are they dyed?” The answer is no, and quite frankly, these roses are not categorised into one exact shade name. Cappuccino roses come in beige, mauve, dusty brown, terracotta, and some with a tinge of raspberry pink. But the most common way to describe their colour is blush-brown.

Grown in various parts of the world like Ecuador, Malaysia, Kenya, China, and Colombia, cappuccino roses are gaining popularity because of their unique rustic shades. They are one of the most sought-after premium roses and are available all year round.

Best Flowers To Match: Red Roses, Cream Roses, Tulips, Quicksand Roses, Carnations, Menta Roses, Toffee Roses, White Eustoma

Quicksand Roses

Look no further than quicksand roses if you seek a flower that symbolises grace, elegance, refinement, and utmost respect. At weddings, they represent the admiration a couple has for one another. 

The name “Quicksand Rose” comes from the soft sandy-beige shade. But like cappuccino roses, the colour of quicksand roses is not tied to one. Their shade is also called dark cream, champagne, or nude. These roses highlight a subtle shade that falls on the neutral scale. 

For this reason, you can easily match quicksand roses with just about any other colour, and they are an absolute hit in the wedding world. From bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages to large-scale arrangements like table centrepieces and wedding arches. 

One of the most stunning features of the quicksand rose is the petals – the tips to be more specific. These roses have very soft, almost unnoticeable pink and dark purple tips. Quicksand roses have all the makings of a perfect au naturale bouquet. But keep in mind that the colour of these roses may vary from shipment to shipment. 

Best Flowers To Match: Red Roses, White Eustoma, Eucalyptus Leaves, Toffee Roses, Cappuccino Roses, Anemones, Tulips, Sunflowers, Pink Carnations, White Roses

Toffee Roses

Brown bouquets used to be huge no-no until the toffee rose was introduced, then our love for brown flowers bloomed. When people think of the colour brown, a feeling of displeased creeps in, and some even disgust. Brown spots on petals and leaves are a sign of wilting or a plant disease known as blight. But that is not the case for toffee roses. These flowers symbolise honesty and expressiveness.

Toffee roses are prized for their rustic, earthy tones of brown and caramel. But an arrangement of toffee roses does not have to be bland and dull. It is quite the opposite. The warm and neutral hues of the toffee rose could elevate any floral arrangement into a vintage masterpiece. From creamy ivory and soft pink to sexy burgundy and buttery yellow.

You can create all sorts of designs with toffee roses to suit your style. The colour of toffee roses is perfect as a base, allowing you to blissfully pair them with many shades. You can make lush and voluminous pieces or keep them monochromatic and simple. Let your imagination run wild. 

Best Flowers To Match: Red Roses, Tulips, Menta Roses, Yellow Roses, White Eustoma, Dahlia, Quicksand Roses, Anthurium, Limonium, Orange Roses, Protea

Menta Roses

Another wedding-favourite flower among florists and brides alike. Yes, even the pickiest of brides! Menta roses boast full blooms of muted-coloured petals. They have a unique shade that is difficult for one to describe. The shade names include pale pink, creamy lavender, silvery pink, and dark vanilla. 

In our humblest opinion, we find that menta roses are underrated. Not many are aware of their existence and the beauty they possess. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of sources that talk about these quiet beauties and their meanings. But we believe these premium roses represent luxe and class.  

With such a light and delicate shade, menta roses are flexible and diverse. This makes it easier for anyone to incorporate them into many arrangement styles, from light and airy to dark and moody. Menta roses can add elegance with a feminine touch to any floral design. But menta roses can be just as stunning on their own as a single-type flower bouquet. 

Best Flowers To Match: Red Roses, Toffee Rose, Cappuccino Rose, White Lilies, Eucalyptus Leaves, Delphinium, White Roses, Orchids, Calla Lily, Eustoma

Summary

Earthy tones are nature-inspired; the earth’s beauty in its rawest form. From dunes to leafy greens – these neutral shades are all around us.

In sum, these old-looking roses are not "wilted" or "unfresh" as one would assume. Their colours are not vibrant because they are meant to look like that. Their uniqueness lies within their neutral and antique shades. And thanks to the roses’ versatility, the possibilities are endless when it comes to designing. So, which rose would you gift to your loved one?

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