The History of the rose is long and colorful. Greek Mythology tells us Chloris the Goddess of flowers discovered the rose and asked for help from Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, who gave the rose beauty. Chloris then asked Dionysus, the god of wine for nectar which gave it a sweet scent. Apollo, the sun god, helped make the flower bloom. The result is a beautiful, sweet smelling rose representing love.

Roses were extremely important in the Roman Empire. Emperors used Roses as confetti in celebrations, for medicinal purposes and as perfume.  Emperors were known to fill their swimming pools with them and even sat on carpets of Roses for feasts and orgies.

In the fifteenth century Roses became a symbol of War.  Two factions in England were fighting for control, York was known as the White Rose and Lancaster became known as the Red Rose.  This Battle became known as The War of The Roses.  And who can forget the movie, War of the Roses with Michael Douglass and Kathleen Turner.

Today there are thousands of types of roses, and they have the most complicated family tree of all flower’s species.

What Rose Colors Mean
The color rose you choose to present to someone has a special meaning. Below is a chart of the most popular rose colors and what they have meant over time.

The number of roses given also has meaning:

• • A single rose depicts utmost devotion.
• • Two roses mean “Marry Me”.
• • Six roses signify a need to be loved.
• • A dozen roses symbolize love and devotion.
• • Thirteen roses indicate a secret admirer.
• • Six dozen roses mean your Florist Loves You!

So, whether you are giving a dozen red roses, a single white rose or six yellow roses, the message is the same, love. Our motto is “Get in Good with Flowers”. Let us help you send roses to your loved ones. Contact us today!