Beautiful Flowers that Resemble Roses

The most loved, iconic and everyone’s favourite, roses are the queen of flowers. With its velvety, highly fragrant soft petals and perfectly shaped blossoms, it has got almost every heart wrapped around it for aeons now. However, the truth that no one tells you about is that not everyone is a rose person. But the good thing is there are n-number of flowers that share an uncanny resemblance to roses. If you seek to know about them, keep reading this article.

Camellia

Camellia is one of the most popular and attractive flowers that look almost like roses. They are available in a bright range of colours such as white, red & pink and have a striking deep green foliage too. They are ornamental blooms that are commonly used as trailing shrubs against a fence. The flower has a romantic appearance, thus, making it a popular choice for floral wedding arrangements.

Carnation

Also known as Dianthus, Carnations are the workhorse of flowers. Their ruffled, cheerful and ornamental flowers come in different colours where each coloured carnation has a different meaning, another trait of roses. It is a favourite with florists for its long-lasting value and gardeners enjoy its sweet aroma with hints of warm, earthy spices and beauty to behold.

Gardenia

Also crowned with the title ‘queen’ of gardens, Gardenia is an evergreen shrub that bears incredible scented white flowers. If you feel taking care of a rose plant is too much for you, Gardenia makes a great substitute for rose bushes. All they require is a little patience and loving care before they fill up your space with natural perfume.

Double Impatiens

It is hard to imagine the impatiens to resemble roses. But another close look and you will know in an instant! Double Impatiens share a striking resemblance with roses and are available in shades of pink, white, off-white, orange and Fuschia. Since they are generous bloomers, they will convert your home into a valley of flowers.

Peonies

Peonies are those iconic blooms that share a striking similarity with roses. The flower is primarily available in the first few months of Summer or the last few months of Spring. Peonies are available in a myriad of hues and are even known to have 30+ species. They make an amazing alternative to roses; thus, you can gift them on V-Day, Weddings or Anniversaries.