Although traditionally not the most sought after flower, the white rose has steadily been increasing in popularity over the past several years.  Originally only given in very specific circumstances, these blooms are now used for all types of occasions.  White roses are a modern option for weddings, elegant parties, and decorations, as well as for accent purposes.  They can be used to highlight other colors or provide a clean and sculptural look all on their own.  Without holding as much symbolism as do the red roses, these are a good option for displaying the inherent beauty of the rose without all the underlying subtext.  This makes it an ideal choice for an everyday arrangement as well as for special occasions.  

White roses come in a variety of shades.  Although the differences are more subtle than with other colors, integrating a few different varieties will create an interesting and dynamic arrangement while still maintaining a sleek appearance.  A good choice for a traditional, yet sculptural look is the Caroline de Monaco rose from austin flowers.  Its pure-white color, coupled with its petals that curl around to create almost perfect points, create a simple elegance.  For a fuller, cotton-like blossom, look no further than the seafoam, or sombreuil varieties.  With numerous many full layers, these plants have amazing detail.

If you wish to add a bit of color to your white roses, there are a good number of varieties with a contrasting center.  The inside yellow color casts a warm glow on the stark white petals, giving the flower an almost golden appearance.  One such variety is the Mermaid rose.  It belongs to the climbing family and can be up to five inches across in size.  Still, some others have an almost pinkish hue, such as the Alba.  

While still used traditionally to signify remembrance, white roses are also equally as commonplace at weddings in order to convey purity of love and a sense of unity.  However, the white rose carries with it a much weaker symbolism than other colors, allowing it to be used in a wider amount of contexts.  Additionally, these flowers are an ideal choice for mixing and matching your mothers day flowers on that once a year holiday. Supplying a beautiful, yet simple, backdrop, these roses are a good compliment to any arrangement.  They provide a stark contrast, thus allowing the colors of another flower to appear all the more vibrant.  As the meaning of a white rose is flexible, combining them with other shades of roses allows them all to be used in a variety of settings.