"I've never seen a rose like this, it looks like satin"

"Tasked with creating the flower displays for a Garden Club of America zone conference, I knew I wanted the best possible roses and flowers from around the world," writes Jill Brooke on Flower Power Daily.

"What I didn't know was how one flower – called Ocean Song from Ecuador's Rosaprima Roses – would charm some of the most knowledgable flower and gardening experts in the world."

"Even though there were towering cobalt blue delphiniums from Holland, delicate intricate orchids from Japan and globe sized purple alliums placed in special Delft pottery vases, it was the understated elegance of this lavender Ocean Song rose that elevated the ecosystem of the flower arrangement to something extraordinary."

It wasn't only for this arrangement that Ocean Song performed its sonata.

"My Garden Club of America colleague Judith Gouraige, a science teacher whose father was a florist, helped me create the floral arrangements. She noticed the "chemistry" that happened whenever Ocean Song was inserted into any vase."

"So captivating were these flowers, with their antique lavender color and velvet petals dusted with a whisper of grayish pink mist, that instead of a specially ordered fluffy hydrangea, it was decided that Ocean Song would be the focal point for all the table centerpieces in the dining room."

"Look at what these girls do," marveled Judith, who by the end of the marathon day of flower arranging was kissing each of them for "showing up and performing" for us.

"It was a big pivot- but flowers teach us that lesson. Watch, observe, and feel what direction you need to go towards. We then took the extraordinary green and purple hydrangeas that were supposed to be the main event and turned them into another arrangement."

Ocean Song's layers of petals are not only perfectly formed but have a delicate spiral shape that draws you into a magical maze. Plus, its pointed petals and darker outer guard petals contribute to a vintage, elegant look, reminiscent of antique roses.

"I've never seen a rose like this," said gardener Dorrie Bernstein who also is a member of our Irvington, New York club. "It looks like satin," said another.

"Along with Ocean Song, Rosaprima also had a spray rose version called Brilliant Stars Sagitta that became the arrangements' siblings in providing joy and beauty."

"As someone who writes about flowers, reviews all the new additions and studies past cultivars, I have seen a lot of roses. Ocean Song is now on my short list of all time favorites."

"Interesting that Rosaprima, known as one of the best rose growers in the world, gets so much more attention for their Moab rose, with its sand color inspired by Utah deserts. Since its launch in 2022, Rosaprima's Moab rose has been a sensation with florists – the taupe color perfect for both June and fall weddings, and earning ribbons and applause at the Society of American Florists (SAF) Conventions."

"Special for sure but Ocean Song has a quality that lingers in the memory and deserves equal if not more recognition."

"It also was so rewarding to share its beauty with so many flower lovers."

With nearly 200 member clubs, the Garden Club of America (GCA) is a national organization devoted to horticulture, conservation, and civic improvement.

Founded in 1913, this dedicated organization has helped shape public gardens, protect native plants, and support environmental causes long before they were popular. From aiding in the creation of the National Park Service to funding scholarships in botanical research, the GCA continues to sow a lasting legacy—cultivating beauty, knowledge, and stewardship across the country.

"It really was a special moment for many to appreciate this rose, which draws inspiration from both the symbolic meaning of the ocean and the romantic allure of timeless beauty and elegance."