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There’s Hope for Taupe! Beige Roses Blossom as a Floral Design Trend

Neutral tones are becoming big business for farms as decorators find comfort in coffee-colored petals.

The latest trend in floral design is a focus on taupe roses.

Photographer: Joanna McClure for Bloomberg Businessweek

Roses are not red. At least not the trendiest ones.

Beige and taupe roses are “selling like crazy,” according to Jeff Leatham, a florist whose clients include Oprah Winfrey and the Kardashians.