My customer that has the big dollars does not like seeing her roses, as beautiful as they are, die after a few days. She is very particular about that. We have a hard time finding statement flowers for the compact bouquets that are lasting and available for her.
Many of our customers opt for design, a few bright green spiders, river rock, twigs, etc stylized and upright in a lower price point and they are happy. I LOVE the large over flowing garden arrangements that are loaded, but seldom get orders for it.
The last time I ordered a large, cupped garden rose, my wholesaler sent me spray roses, UGH, that was a nightmare.