On April 23, 1917, construction of the Madrid Metro began. On 1925 ‘Don Quixote’ was published in Braille, and in 2005 the first video in history was uploaded to YouTube. And yet, today is remembered and celebrated every year for only one thing: Sant Jordi or, what is the same, the day of the book… And, if you live in Catalonia, the day of the rose. Because recommendations of books and comics you will read everywhere (watch out for ‘Cornelius’, the great masterpiece of 2023), but… Do you know how to choose the perfect rose? Come, we’ll tell you.
By splitting a book and a flower
You may think “Well, it’s not that hard: I buy a rose, give it as a gift, and that’s it, right?”. But the reality is much more complex. First you must look closely at the stem: if you want your rose to survive, discard those with a thinner and weaker stem. The good ones, the ones that last for years, have a thick and hard stem. Please don’t think dirty.
It is common that in Sant Jordi they try to sneak you roses already worn as freshly cut, but you are going to have enough eye to catch their imperfections. Pinch the place where the petals and the stem meet: if it is weak and you feel watery, it is a flower that has been cut for days. Pay close attention to the firmness at this point: it is essential for a good rose.
The next point is going to cause controversy, but take our advice: when you are about to buy the rose, look at the outer petals… And buy the one with the ugly ones. Yes, yes, we haven’t gone crazy. These ugly petals protect the rest and when the flower opens you can’t see them: Do you want it to arrive home intact? Well, you know the drill. Beauty is literally on the inside.
But what if you want to be original and not fall into the typical roses? You have thousands of options: wooden roses (even with your names engraved on them), ‘Beauty and the Beast’ style or, our favorite, chocolate roses. Because giving roses as a gift is all very well, but eating as a couple brings you together like nothing else, and don’t forget to accompany the flower with a good book. At Softonic we have our own recommendations, but we’re sure you can trust your good taste. Happy turning pages!
