Roses - Flower Facts - Flowers Direct UK

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Roses : Flower Facts

Meanings

Red:

Love; I love you; Desire; Passion; Courage; Respect; True Love; Romantic Love; Congratulations; Job Well Done.

White:

Innocence and purity; I am worthy of you; you're heavenly, Charm and Innocence; Silence; Secrecy; Reverence and humility; Keep A Secret.

Yellow:

Joy; friendship; respect; Try to care; Freedom; Gladness; I Care; Welcome Back; Remember Me; Jealousy

Pink:

Perfect happiness; Please believe me; Gentle and graceful; Thankfulness; Gratitude; Grace.

Orange:

Fascination; Enthusiasm

Origins

Roses are available all year round and probably the best known and best loved flower in the world.

Flowers in the Rosa genus belong to the Rosaceae family, which includes more than 20,000 cultivars commonly called roses. These timelessly beautiful blooms originated more than 4,000 years ago, growing in the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. Today's roses come in many shapes, sizes and colours, including two popular types spray and tea. In the 19th century old scented roses were used to make jelly. The red rose is the symbol of England and is worn on St George's Day. It is also the symbol of love and is hugely popular on St Valentine's Day, when roses make up the largest proportion of the £22 million spent on flowers in the UK on this day. Rose water was successfully used to cure all kinds of ailments, such as trembling, constipation, drunkenness, skin and throat infections and insomnia. Roses are extremely thirsty flowers. Check water levels frequently.

Flower Availability and Vase

Life Limp roses can be revived by standing up to their necks in lukewarm water in a cool room. Do not bash the stems as this prevents them taking up water effectively. Don't remove thorns unless for a hand-held posy, as these can cause wounds where bacteria can enter, remove any leaves that will fall below the water line then place the roses in a fresh flower-food solution, which will provide nourishment and prevent bacterial growth. They have a vase life of around a week but can last even longer.

Florist Design Uses

Roses are versatile flowers, often associated with romance and elegance. They make beautiful vase arrangements and single stem gifts. They're often used in bridal bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, and other special-occasion arrangements. Their broad appeal is enhanced by the wide variety of rose colours and styles available on today's market.

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