A rose by any other name…

Did you know that June is National Rose Month? If you’re a gardener then check out these ideas about how to celebrate.

Did you know?

• Aphrodite gave the rose its name according to Greek mythology.

• The rose is native to the United States. The oldest fossilized imprint of the rose was left on a slate, Colorado. It was estimated to be over 35 million years old! Perhaps due to these facts it makes sense that it is the official floral emblem of the U.S.; President Ronald Reagan signed legislation back in 1987 that made the rose the United State’s National Floral Emblem.

• The rose is the state flower of Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota, and the District of Columbia.

• The world’s oldest living rose is thought to be 1,000 years old! Today it still thrives on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral of Germany.

Roses are red, violets are blue

Roses have always been (and will always be) the traditional flower of love and romance. But did you know that every color and type has a different meaning?

• Red roses are the traditional symbol of love, romance and deep passion.

• Pink roses impart a softer, gentler message of love. They are used to express admiration and affection.

• Yellow roses evoke the sun. They symbolize friendship and loyalty.

• White roses embody innocence and are most often associated with weddings.

• Orange roses symbolize passion, fire and exciting energy.

• Lavender roses enchant; they most often symbolize enchantment, fascination and love at first site.

• Long stemmed roses convey deeper feelings then the traditional variety. For instance, sending a dozen long stemmed red roses implies your love runs very deep.

Want to send a strong message about how you feel? Send roses just because you love her—don’t wait for Valentine’s Day or her birthday! One dozen beautiful roses coupled with a romantic chocolate fondue will make for an absolutely amazing evening she won’t soon forget!

Beautiful Rose Bouquets