The Message A Rose Sends
When someone purchases a rose, they are not just acquiring a flower: they are communicating their deepest emotions. Purchasing a rose of any color takes a lot of time and deliberation. Giving or sending the wrong color rose can cause a whole host of problems particularly if you meant one thing but chose a rose color that meant something totally different. For example, if an individual that has been a lifelong friend with no romantic attachments to you whatsoever is given a red rose [by you], they may think you are conveying feelings of love, which is what red roses symbolize. If you want to send the right color, buy a yellow rose instead, as that will send a message of joy and friendship.
When we select a rose we are quite likely to be unaware of its long history. Wild rose plants were said to have grown on the hillsides on the islands of Crete and Greece, allegedly millenniums before Christ was born. It is alleged that it was the Chinese and the Egyptians who first selected plants based on the color of their flower. Roses and images of roses have both been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians like Tutankhamen. In both the hanging gardens of Babylon and in Jerusalem at King Solomon's temple, rose plants were found growing. Also during medieval times, Monks and apothecaries grew wild roses for their medicinal values. Finally, as this era came to a close, spectacular rose gardens began showing up at castles, chateaux's and manor homes. Eventually, by the end of the Roman Empire, wild roses were being grown all over Europe. And it's no surprise–because nothing quite equals their beauty.
As with anything that has existed for a long time, when we purchase a rose, it's nice to know the story about what we're buying. Over the last five decades, no other flower has exceeded the rose in terms of its popularity. On every exceptional occasion, especially Mother's Day and Valentine's Day, our first thought is to buy a rose – or even a bouquet. Although there are many varieties of flowers just as enchanting, none seems to come quite as close to the charms or aroma found in the classic rose. Although the majority of us would enjoy nothing more than to have our own rose gardens, they require large-scale care along with just the most suitable conditions for growing; if those are not available, your roses won't bloom. It's essentially for this purpose that it's sometimes less challenging to go out and purchase a rose instead. With the acquisition of a rose, you may still bask in it's elegance as well as anyone who has their own rose garden.
Sophia Grace is a collector of roses especially gold plated rose gifts. You can view a huge selection of plated rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.