The Yellow Rose Duo was sent by my daughter who lives in New Zealand as a 'hug', as my brother had passed away at Christmas. She thought it would be lovely for me to have a permanent reminder of my brother in the shape of roses (his favourite flower was a rose, and my favourites were yellow roses). When they arrived despite being left on the doorstep and not discovered until the next day - they looked absolutely wonderful. BUT WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. Within a couple of days the leaves and buds began to wilt despite following the care instructions. At the end of five days they were completely dead.