The Russians are driving the world in terms of roses! With the advent of more and more Russians with more spendable income, they are out purchasing the US and all other countries. And the look they like is filtering down to the rest of the world. Which is why you might notice next time you buy, that the look of roses is changing. In fact, the new look is called a "russian cut" and what that means is, that the roses are a fuller bloom before they're removed from the plant. Don't let this scare you. The higher the petal count on a rose, the more open it needs to be cut to allow all those extra petals to open. It's sort of a cross between traditional hybrid tea roses (refers to the way they open like a teacup, not anything to do with their size) and garden variety roses. Try them next time you see them. You might be surprised at their longevity and size.

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