Like people, roses come in a wide variety. Some are audacious. Others may appear demure, but then wow you with a fragrant aroma — yes, we’re anthropomorphizing flowers, but it’s fun.
So, stop whatever else you’re doing (but please keep reading) and join us as we take a big whiff of Portland’s International Rose [Personality] Test Garden.
Forever Yours
Where to find them: Bed E16
Traits: Loyal, romantic, passionate
Whether you put down roots on purpose or drifted here on the breeze, you fell in love with the Willamette Valley soil and never looked back. Your idea of an unforgettable date night is dinner and a movie, and there’s nothing wrong with that. When it comes to defending your friends and family — like that time they shorted you on popcorn — you’re never afraid to paint the roses red.
Cloud 10
Where to find them: Bed B4
Traits: Optimistic, aloof, generous
Even amid the wettest spring on record, you never fail to find a silver lining in those neverending clouds. Some might say you wear a certain color of glasses … cough, cough … but your lovable demeanor attracts people who always make sure you don’t stumble into a bramble. In the past, you’ve repaid their kindness with concert tickets that you won on the radio and surprise donut deliveries.
Tiddly Winks
Where to find them: Bed D39
Traits: Energetic, good-natured, funny
How did the bike-riding florist make it to the parade on time? They petal-ed faster. This, and other award-winning jokes, help you absolutely thrive in any group setting, even if the humor is a coping mechanism to distract from your embarrassing nickname.
Koko Loko
Where to find them: Bed B4
Traits: Cultured, honest, adventurous
In social scenarios, you can’t help but share your craziest stories, like that triple decker burger you devoured yesterday or last summer’s trip to South America. You’re never afraid to try something new, like being straightforward in a passive aggressive world — that’s what thorns are for — but at the end of the day, everyone is better for it.
Marmalade Skies
Where to find them: Bed D12
Traits: Leisurely, sympathetic, deep
If you often picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees, this is your flower power. At museums, you read the entire description for every single object, and don’t get us started on smelling all the roses. You’re convinced there is more to the meaning of life, but you’re certainly not in a rush to find it — in fact, you’d rather let it come to you.
Scentimental
Where to find them: Bed E18
Traits: Caring, perceptive, witty
You’re not crying, it’s just the allergies … and your sensitive heart. It doesn’t matter if someone is pink or white (or imagine this, both), you’ll always offer a shoulder to lean on, even if they don’t know they need it.
Sparkle and Shine
Where to find them: Beds D12, D16, and G8
Traits: Vivacious, cheerful, enthusiastic
No, that’s not the sun, it’s simply your joie de vivre, which seems to brighten every room you walk into. Nothing can get you down, not even stepping in it at the dog park. There’s just no downers allowed as far as you’re concerned; you set a very high bar, or trellis?
Magic Show
Where to find them: Bed A21
Traits: Enigmatic, studious, surprising
Some might say you’re dark and mysterious, but that’s only because you have to spend the winter months alone perfecting your craft. But when you finally open up, that spotlight is your happy place. Bloom, goes the dynamite.
Carefree Spirit
Where to find them: Beds B2, C16, and F31
Traits: Laidback, shy, resourceful
There’s no shame in admitting it — sometimes you bite off more than you can chew. Your cousin’s birthday party? Yeah, you were late. But, when the dirt hits the fan, there’s no better person to have around than you. That’s the advantage of always living on the edge of chaos.