What Do A Dozen Red Roses Actually Mean
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by: ElizabethCrosthon
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Roses have a history that's 35 million years old. Today over 150 species of roses are cultivated on all continents but one. The most famous of all these roses is the red rose. Nothing can display love and affection better than 12 fresh red roses.
People began growing roses for pleasure more than 5,000 years ago. In addition to their beauty, rose petals were thrown like confetti at parties and parades, and rose oil was used for both its intoxicating scent and as a natural medicine.
The Romans, who were known for their elegant tastes and love of symbolism, began the tradition of giving red roses to lovers. In prim and proper Victorian times, vibrant red roses were among the flowers of many colors which were used to express feelings that could not be expressed by word or touch. It was during these Victorian times that many different flowers began to acquire secret meanings.
Besides just the color of one dozen fresh cut red roses, did you know that you can send an additional meaning? The degree to which the bloom is open means something, too. A bouquet of closed buds symbolizes youthful innocence. A fresh arrangement of red roses that are fully opened and bloomed symbolizes a love in full swing, appropriate for steady relationships or anniversaries.
Just as the form of the bloom carries importance, so does the number of roses given. A single rose bud communicates simplicity, which is why it is a favorite among new, young romantics. A full bouquet of a dozen fresh red roses says, "I love you still."
You can use pink roses to send a message. Choose the shade of pink that will convey the right message. Dark pink roses mean appreciation and respect. Light pink means sympathy. If you blend red and pink roses you send a message that says you feel that the recipient is beautiful and vibrant.
The value of a dozen fresh red roses has grown drastically over the years due to the great care and work that it takes gardeners to cultivate them. But, the ease of choosing flower delivery via the phone or Internet has made the once difficult process of sending loved ones a message of love easier than ever.
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Here's a helpful tip! When you decide to to order romantic 12 red roses, a pink rose bouquet, or the unique, and growing in popularity blue roses, make certain that you buy the flowers as fresh-cut as possible.
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