Beauty of Roses
A rose is a work of art, created by nature. Each petal is like a brushstroke, painting a masterpiece of color and form.
The fragrance of a rose is like a melody, filling the air with sweetness. And the beauty of a rose is fleeting, but its memory lingers on.
A rose is a timeless symbol of love and beauty. Its petals are like velvet, soft and luxurious. Its fragrance is sweet and intoxicating, filling the air with its perfume. And its thorns are a reminder that even the most beautiful things can have a hidden danger. Yet it is this very danger that gives the rose its allure, its all-consuming passion.
Colors of roses and their meanings.
* Red roses symbolize romance and passion;
Red roses are the most popular for Valentine's Day because their traditional meaning is one of love, romance and passion. Thorn-less red roses indicate love at first sight, while dark red roses are traditionally given to someone who is unaware of her own beauty
* White roses represent purity and innocence;
white roses have been used as bridal flowers, which makes them symbolic for new beginnings and budding relationships. White is also a symbol for purity, chastity, humility and innocence
* Yellow roses symbolize friendship and joy;
Yellow roses are the color of sunshine, and as such, they represent joy, happiness and friendship. Give these flowers as a token to remember you by, a way to welcome someone or simply to show that you care.
* Pink roses represent grace and sweetness;
Pink is a feminine color, which means roses in this shade represent elegance, refinement and grace. You can also give them as a way to say thank you, or use them to convey feelings of sweetness and admiration
Love expression with numbers of roses
- One rose symbolizes love at first sight.
- Two roses represent shared and deep love.
- Three roses mean "I love you".
- Five roses stand for "I love you, but not sure if you love me,"
- Nine roses symbolize eternal love.
- Thirteen roses mean a secret admirer.
Special meaning of numbers of roses in Japan
- One rose represents "a great love".
- Two roses represent "please be my friend".
- Three roses mean "I love you".
- Five roses say "let's start dating".
- Seven roses symbolize "let's get married".
- Nine roses mean "my eternal love".
Special meaning of numbers of roses in China
- One rose means "forever love".
- Two roses symbolize "my happiness".
- Three roses stand for "our happiness".
- Four roses represent "you are always in my heart".
- Five roses say "I love you".
Fascinating facts about Roses
- The rose is the national flower of the United States, and it features on the back of the quarter.
- Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and Washington, D.C all have a different rose variety as their state flower.
- It's quite easy to care for roses - plant them in a sunny spot and water them enough to keep the soil moist.
- In ancient Greece, the rose was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
- In English history, there was an ongoing series of battles between 1455 to 1485, The Wars of The Roses. They were named this because each side of the battle was represented by a rose - The House of York a white rose, and The House of Lancaster a red rose.
- Roses don't just grow as a single flower - different species include shrubs, climbers, trailers and groundcovers.
- There are over three hundred species of roses and tens of thousands of cultivars (cultivated or hybrid roses).
- A typical rose can live about 35 years, but they can live a really long time with the right care.
- Roses come in all colors of the rainbow, from red, pink and yellow to orange, white and even blue!
- Wild roses only bloom once a year, and are naturally pollinated by insects.