Roses
Roses: Not Just another Flower
Roses are a flowering plant species of the genus Rosa that includes over one hundred varieties. Throughout history roses have been grown and cultivated for various reasons including for their beauty and delicate scent. The plant is also used to make rose oil which is used to produce rose water, a prominent component in middle and near eastern cooking. Rose hips; the fruit of the rose plant has a high concentration of Vitamin C and is used to make teas, syrups, jams, and marmalades. Rose hip seed oil is used in health and beauty products including makeup. Rose essential oil has been used throughout history to make perfumes.
The varying colors of roses have different meanings and they have been used throughout history to convey these intricate messages. If you are considering giving or sending roses to a person consider the meaning of rose you choose to send.
 |
White Rose
Traditionally the white rose represents purity, innocence, unity, virtue, secrecy, honor, respect, and veneration and has been closely associated with new beginnings and remembrance. That makes it the perfect candidate for wedding bouquets. According to myths, the first rose was white and all roses descendent from this rose were white but as time went on and the rose was exposed to the corruptions of the world the other colors came to be. White roses are also used traditionally in reverence and remembrance of the departed. |
 |
Red Rose
Traditionally the red rose has been used as a symbol of love and romance and has mainly been used to express the love of one for another. The red rose is also idealized as the reflection of splendor and excellence. More meaning and intensity has been placed on this rose than any other. The rose itself has come to represent deep emotion and the embodiment of romantic sentiment. |
 |
Yellow Rose
Traditionally the yellow rose represents friendship and the warmth, contentment, and joy associated with that type of relationship. Because the yellow rose is linked with the sun and all its attributes including its essential life giving energy, happiness, warmth, and light, the yellow rose has become the representation of enjoyment, insight and power. |
 |
Orange Rose Traditionally the orange symbolizes aspiration, desire, passion, excitement, and enthusiasm. Their bright and fiery appearance has designated them the symbol of zealous and passionate romance. This rose doses not mince words. Their fiery color makes the intensions very clear. |
 |
Pink Rose Traditionally the pink rose signifies refinement, grace, sophistication, and elegance. This rose is presented to a person in admiration, appreciation, and respect. The rose can also represent a feeling of jubilation, sweetness, gentleness, and graceful romance. Pink roses are one of the oldest known roses and that has attributed to its refined status. |
 |
Lavender Rose
Traditionally the lavender rose embodies imagination, fascination, adoration, enchantment, majesty, splendor, the magical, and love at first sight. This rose has been used to leave memorable impressions and romantic allure. This rose also symbolizes mystery, impossibility, wonder, and the unattainable. |
Other flowers available at your local florist include:
-Lilies
-Daises
-Orchids
-Sunflowers
-Irises
-Monte Casinos
