White Roses in Cape Town

Today white roses are usually sent to say purity, reverence and new beginnings, and white is also the main colour in our own sympathy range. That double meaning is the thing to keep in mind when you choose them: the same bouquet that suits a wedding, a christening or a friend's new home also suits a funeral or memorial. Our guide to what flower colours mean covers the other colours if you are weighing them up.

For condolences, our funeral flower etiquette guide puts white roses alongside white lilies. For a happy occasion, white roses read as calm and elegant rather than sombre, especially when they are mixed with greenery or paired with a second colour.

If the occasion is romantic, white on its own can feel cool. A red-and-white mix keeps the elegance and adds the warmth, and the wider rose collection has every colour side by side.

Good for: sympathy and memorials, weddings and anniversaries, a new baby or christening, a new home, and anyone who prefers understated flowers to bright ones.

White Roses on our site: prices

Our catalogue currently lists 8 bouquets and arrangements featuring white roses, priced from R299.95 to R949.95. Of those, 6 are under R500 and 2 between R500 and R999.95. The lowest-priced is Small White Rose Surprise at R299.95; the highest-priced is White Roses in a Round Vase at R949.95. These are the prices shown on each product page here; the final price is confirmed at checkout.

Every order is placed and fulfilled through NetFlorist, so the delivery options and date you pick are confirmed at their checkout.