Can I Buy ‘Be Happy’ Florist Roses as Garden Plants?

‘Be Happy’ (or ‘Bee Happy’) is a greenhouse-grown cut-flower rose bred for the floral trade. These roses are cultivated in controlled environments (often Ecuador or Colombia) and lack the hardiness to survive outdoor winters, even in mild zones. They are not sold as garden plants.

Alternatives for Your Wedding

• Ask your florist for the variety name and search for a similar garden rose (e.g., ‘Julia Child’, ‘Easy Does It’, ‘Marmalade Skies’).
• Consider potted garden roses as gifts—they’ll thrive outdoors for years.
• If you must have that exact bloom, order cut stems for the event only.

Enjoy the wedding roses as cut flowers; choose a hardy landscape variety for lasting memories.