ROSES

Needs no description! Almost every colour available. Roses are one of the most symbolically rich flowers in history and culture. Their meaning can vary greatly depending on color, number, and context, but here are the core symbolic themes associated with roses:

🌹 General Symbolism of Roses :

Love and Passion – Most famously, roses symbolize romantic love, especially red roses. Beauty and Perfection – Their balanced form and fragrance represent ideal beauty. Mystery and Secrecy – The Latin phrase "sub rosa" (under the rose) implies secrecy or confidentiality. Duality of Pleasure and Pain – The soft petals contrast with thorns, symbolizing how beauty can come with hardship or how love can involve pain.

🎨 Color Symbolism of Roses Color Meaning

Red Passion, romantic love, respect

White Purity, innocence, spiritual love, new beginnings, remembrance

Yellow Friendship, joy, warmth (can also mean jealousy in older traditions)

Pink Gratitude, admiration, sweetness, grace

Orange Enthusiasm, desire, fascination

Blue Mystery, the unattainable, the impossible (blue roses don’t exist naturally)

Purple (Lavender) Enchantment, love at first sight, majesty

Black Mourning, farewell, mystery, rebirth (not truly black, but very dark red/purple)

🔢 Number Symbolism :

1 Rose – Love at first sight or "you are the one"

2 Roses – Mutual love

12 Roses – A traditional declaration of love ("be mine")

24 Roses – "I’m thinking of you 24 hours a day"

100 Roses – Devotion and lasting commitment

📜 Cultural & Literary Significance:

In Greek mythology, the rose was linked to Aphrodite, goddess of love. In Christianity, it can symbolize the Virgin Mary ("the rose without thorns"). In Shakespearean works, roses often represent both love and the complexities of relationships. In alchemy and mysticism, the rose represents transformation, secrecy, and spiritual unfolding.

🌹✨ Roses Cut Flower Care Guide :

1. Trim the stems: • Cut 2–3 cm off the stems at a diagonal angle with a sharp knife or scissors. • Trim underwater if possible to prevent air bubbles. • Re-cut every 2–3 days.

2. Remove lower leaves: • Strip off any leaves that will be underwater to prevent bacterial growth.

3. Use clean, fresh water: • Fill a clean vase with fresh, cool water. • Change the water every 1–2 days to keep it clean.

4. Add flower food: • Use a commercial flower preservative to nourish the roses and keep the water clean. • Homemade option: 1 tsp sugar + a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar.

5. Keep in a cool, bright location: • Ideal temperature: 10–18°C. • Avoid direct sunlight, drafts, heaters, and ripening fruit (ethylene gas shortens vase life).

6. Remove wilted petals: • Gently remove fading or damaged petals to keep the bouquet looking fresh.

7. Support heavy blooms: • Use a sturdy vase and arrange stems to prevent drooping.

8. Vase life: • Roses typically last 7–12 days, sometimes longer with excellent care