A rose is a rose is a rose . . . is a rainbow

Are you looking for a centerpiece that's sure to be the center of attention? Rainbow Roses from Exotic Flowers should do the trick - and they'll also take the worry out of choosing a color. These multicolored beauties start in Holland as cream-colored roses. They are spliced at the stem (think string cheese), and each strand is put into a tube of water-based dye. The thirsty flowers draw up the colors, and, tah-dah: a rose of many colors. Price: $7.50 each, $75 a dozen ($90 in a vase for Boston-area delivery). Exotic Flowers: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, open today from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 609 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, open today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 888-769-3567. exoticflowers.com