How many petals on a rose?

Exact numbers of petals, stamen and pistils, depends on the specie. (There are, in addition, an unknown number of cultivars.) Naturally evolved roses generally have five sepals, five petals and many spirally arranged stamens. The bases of the sepals, petals, and stamens are fused together to form a cup-like structure. read more

by ceileachan » May 3rd, 2012, 3:50 am All roses were originally singles, composed of five petals, with the exception of one four-petaled specie. read more

by vsndyke » May 3rd, 2012, 3:46 am Well, in a wild rose as well as with most flowers that are in the rose family, there are five petals, five sepals, numerous stamen and 1-5 pistls. read more

Shopping for petals When shopping for rose petals, there are many things to keep in mind. First, you have to choose between fresh, freeze dried, and silk. What you plan to use them for will help determine what type is most appropriate. read more