The rose has, perhaps, the most symbolism of any flower available today. Considered one of the oldest types of flowers, roses have been part of the human experience for millennium. If you are giving flower in June, consider giving roses, the birth flower of the month, to celebrate the history and beauty of this brilliant bloom.
The History of the Rose
Cultivation of roses for gardens started 5,000 years ago, and it was believed to have begun in China. Throughout the Roman history, most cultivation of roses occurred in the Middle East. In early history they were valued for their medicinal purposes, fragrance and the petals were used as confetti during parties. When the Roman Empire fell, the rose began to spread throughout the world.
In the 15th century, roses were used to symbolize warring factions in England, with the white rose symbolizing the house of York and the red rose symbolizing the house of Lancaster in what would become known as the War of the Roses. In the 17th century, they were in such high demand that roses were used as legal tender. However, roses didn?t become a staple in European culture until the 18th century. Soon, hybridizers started breeding native roses to create the beautiful blooms used in cut flowers today.
The Symbolism of the Rose
The rose, perhaps more than any other flower, has great symbolism. The color of the rose has deep meaning, like these popular colors:
- Red ? The color of passionate love
- Yellow ? The color of friendship and admiration
- Pink ? The color of romantic love and gratitude
- Purple ? The color of admiration
- White ? The color of sympathy, purity and innocence
Rose Arrangements from French Florist
If you will be giving roses this June, consider choosing the color that goes along with your intended meaning. French Florist has a number of arrangements that feature roses in all their splendor. For pink, romantic love, consider the beautiful English Gardenwith its pink blooms.
Whether you are giving roses for their beauty and fragrance or for their meaning, trust French Florist to supply beautiful, long-lasting floral arrangements. Shop our supply of roses for your June flower-giving needs.
