Whose symbol is the rose?

The rose is rightfully considered the favorite among flowers. The sophistication of a bud, an exquisite aroma, femininity and strength at the same time. A bouquet of roses is appropriate to present for almost any occasion. Nothing conveys mood, feelings and intentions so clearly, frankly and naturally as living and fresh roses. The DonPion online store invites you to familiarize yourself with the range of rose collections collected in the online catalogue. The salon provides flower delivery services throughout Kyiv and the region.

History of the rose

The history of the most beautiful flower in the world – the rose – goes back several centuries. The first historical mentions of this wonderful culture appeared in ancient times. The rose became incredibly popular around 400 AD. On the island of Crete, roses were painted on architectural buildings. In Ancient Egypt, this flower was depicted on the walls of crypts and tombs of the dead. It was first grown in gardens and greenhouses in Ancient Greece, then in Rome. The ancient Greeks saw the inflorescence of a rose as a sign of eternity, because its bud is shaped like a slightly flattened ball. But in other ancient sources, the rose symbolized the transience of youth and life, since the beauty of a flower is seasonal, the petals fade and fall. The Romans considered the rose to be the flower of winners. In some cases they used it as a sign of silence and secrecy. The healers of those times discovered the healing and cosmetic properties of this plant. Roses soon spread throughout Europe. Particular love for them was shown in Britain.

Rose symbol in different countries

• Rosa occupies an important place in the Bulgarian economy. The country produces approximately half of the world’s rose oil.
• In America, the rose is officially considered a state symbol. There, this plant personifies love: for family, for people, for one’s country.
• Alberta, a suburb of Canada, has been given the name “Land of Wild Roses,” which is perceived by local residents as a symbol of the city.
• The coat of arms of Finland contains 9 white roses, symbolizing the number of territorial regions of the country.

What roses are given for what?

Roses are the most popular flowers and a universal gift. But you need to be careful with them so as not to violate the rules of etiquette. So, who do they give roses to?

• For an official event, compositions of discreet raspberry, burgundy, creamy cream or discreet orange tones are selected. Rich inflorescences and mixed bouquets are inappropriate.
• A young girl should be surprised with a modest bouquet. Delicate pink, white, peach, and pastel spray roses with miniature inflorescences are ideal for this occasion.
• It is best to choose craft or decorative fabric as the wrapping material for roses. A great option is to tie a satin ribbon around an armful of roses.

The meaning of different rose colors

It is difficult to find a flower that has as many meanings as a rose. This is due to its unsurpassed grandeur, natural charm, and regal beauty.

In modern floristry, the meanings of roses are ambiguous. It depends on the color of the petals and the plant variety. However, in recent years, some rules for giving flowers have been formed, a kind of etiquette that secretly informs: how, to whom and in what cases certain flowers should be given.

Giving roses to both women and men in the modern world has become a sign of good manners. However, not everyone can understand all the variety of varieties and colors.

To master the secret language of flowers and be able to hint to the recipient about your attitude and feelings, you should learn:

• what does a rose symbolize according to the traditions of different countries;
• understand the meaning of shades.

White Rose

The color white is associated with purity, modesty, innocence and sincerity. Therefore, white roses are in demand among newlyweds.

In a community with pink colors, they signal a lyrical mood, and when combined with muted dark tones, they are perfect as a gift for employees, managers or businesswomen.

Red roses

Red roses symbolize love and passion. Monobouquets of all shades of scarlet are especially popular on February 14 and on romantic dates. Red roses in a New Year’s composition mean family and home comfort.

Often florists create contrasting solutions in the form of bouquets with red and white roses. Here the symbolism of the color scheme lies in community and community. Scarlet roses also act as a symbol of memory.

Pink roses

There are a large number of pink roses, distinguished by a variety of tones, which sometimes radically changes the message of the bouquet.

Creamy pinks mean attraction, sympathy and dreams of reciprocal feelings. Dusty or ash roses have an unusual pinkish-gray undertone and represent platonic, sad, perhaps unrequited love. Raspberry ones are given when they want to emphasize respect, to show attention, for example, to a teacher.

Burgundy roses

The burgundy color of roses in an ensemble expresses interest, love, admiration, and sometimes frantic passion. Bordeaux buds with lilac and violet hues will tell about mystery, magnetism and a feeling of attraction to the object of attention. But this color does not represent a strong feeling.

It is customary to present a dark burgundy rose to ladies of Balzac’s age. This color symbolizes mature beauty, wisdom, gratitude, and respect.

Yellow roses

This is the sunniest, cheerful, positive, but at the same time contradictory color. However, the symbolism of flowers also hints at other meanings of the yellow shade of roses:

• happiness;
• youth;
• energy;
• attention;
• vitality;
• joy;
• interest;
• enthusiasm;
• respect.

Married couples after a long life together are presented with yellow roses as a sign of peace, understanding, harmony and support in the family, peace, contentment and comfort in family life.

In some sources, the yellow color of roses is interpreted as: determination, well-being, call to action, luck, activity. It is because of these meanings that they are used at official ceremonies to congratulate managers, bosses, and colleagues.

Orange roses

Fiery orange bright roses are designed to symbolize passion and attractiveness.

With their help you can express hidden feelings and gratitude. They can be given to a partner or work colleague. On the other hand, such a bouquet can mean sympathy for another person.

How many roses should I give?

The number of rosebuds in one bouquet can determine its meaning.

Number of colors says:

• 1 flower is a sign of politeness;
• 3 buds – an expression of friendship;
• 5 – happiness and well-being;
• 11 – unity and unbreakable connection, an excellent anniversary gift for your wife;
• 15 – sign of reconciliation;
• 21 roses – love;
• 25 heads are presented to the bride or wife;
• 29 – oath of allegiance;
• 101 – to the only and beloved woman or to declare serious intentions towards a girl.

You can give roses in a suitable quantity without a suitable reason. But if we are talking about a large bouquet, then it is better to present it in honor of a significant event.

This could be an engagement, an anniversary, or a declaration of love. This is a very exciting and emotional moment that you want to fill with romance and pleasant memories.

Why are roses a symbol of love?

Rose is an unusual plant. She is a goddess, queen, muse and prima donna. Flawless and truly perfect in every way. Since ancient times, this has been the personification of the sun, passion and the beautiful garden of Eros. A symbol of ardor and love, the sacred flower of Aphrodite and the goddess of the morning dawn Aurora and the patron saint of newlyweds.

If a rose is given, no words, confessions, compliments or enthusiastic gestures are needed. This is the kind of flower that will tell you everything itself.

The rose is rightly called a beautiful creation of nature, the queen of flowers. Archaeologists are confident that the plant has existed for at least 35 million years. These flowers are much older than humanity. Apparently, this is why the symbolism of ancient flowers was associated with something divine, sublime, and mysterious. Attitudes towards the prickly beauty sometimes changed. Let’s talk about facts that may surprise you.

The meaning of roses in religion and mythology

• According to Greek legends, the goddess Aphrodite and the god of nature Adonis were in love with each other. Ares, the husband of Aphrodite, in a fit of jealousy killed Adonis while hunting in the guise of a boar. In search of her beloved and hoping to save him, Aphrodite made her way through the forest, her legs were wounded by thorns. In places where drops of blood remained, red roses bloomed. Red buds, according to legend, personified love and devotion;
• In Roman mythology, the legend tells of the beautiful Rodanthe, whose love was sought by annoying admirers of her beauty. One day they broke the door and broke into her house. The goddess Diana protected Rodanthe – she turned her into a rose, and her attackers into thorns, which have since protected the beauty’s peace, and the flower became a symbol of unattainable beauty;
• in the time of Nero, the ceiling of the banquet hall was decorated with a branch of roses in honor of the god of silence, Harpocrates. Looking at her, the guests restrained their drunken frankness. This is where the expression “Sub rosa dictum” comes from, translated from Latin as “said under the rose,” which meant secret. The flower has become a symbol of silence and secrecy;
• in the Middle Ages, a red rose meant that suffering and love are inseparable, since the flower symbolized the blood of Christ crucified on the cross. The rose became the flower of knights who shed blood;
• in the interpretation of the philosophy of alchemy of the 16th century, this flower symbolized the mystery of knowledge and wisdom;
• During the Renaissance, symbolism loses its sublime essence – poets and artists glorify the flower as a sign of earthly sensuality, love and passion.

In church tradition, this flower has a special role, because the rose signifies the very virginity of the Virgin Mary – Mary’s mother conceived her when she inhaled the aroma of the flower. White buds are part of the attribute of worship of the Virgin Mary.

What does it symbolize in different countries?

The rose is often reflected in the coats of arms of royal dynasties. To this day, the flower can be seen on the heraldic symbols of many states:

• France – the coat of arms depicts a rose, the meaning of the flower is associated with romance, passionate feelings;
• Bulgaria – the flower reflects the past and present: the national hero Hadji Dimitar always wore the sign of a rose on his clothes. The country produces more than half of the world’s rose oil;
• Holland is a country famous for its luxurious gardens. The image of a lion and a rose on the state emblem symbolizes prosperity, beauty associated with the culture and traditions of the country;
• Spain – a rose means that life is beautiful, and the people are proud of their beautiful country;
• Finland – nine silver roses on the heraldic shield symbolize the number of historical parts of the country;
• America – The US Congress recognized the rose in 1986 as the national flower emblem, since for citizens it is an expression of love for woman, humanity, God, and their country.

This flower is also considered a national symbol in Iran and Turkey, where residents believe that it brings grace and protects against evil spirits. In India, China, Japan it is associated with love, beauty, nobility, and is an attribute of religious and cultural ceremonies.

What does a rose mean in a bouquet as a gift?

They say that if you don’t know what flowers to give, choose roses. You just need to choose the color of the buds:

• white – universal; a rose flower as a gift means that the giver shows sympathy, friendly feelings, respect;
• pink shades speak of emerging feelings, emphasizing admiration for beauty and youth;
• red – emphasize passionate feelings, irresistible attraction. In the language of flowers, such a bouquet can be regarded as a declaration of love;
• burgundy – given for anniversaries, to women of the older generation;
• yellow – symbolize joy and vitality. Sometimes they are given as a sign of reconciliation, not separation. The traditional separation belief associated with yellow flowers does not apply to the noble rose;
• blue shades are a symbol of the mysterious, the impossible.

Roses are given not only to women, but also to men. It is customary to choose dark shades. For men, a flower means that the relationship with the giver is marked by reliability, wisdom, and solidarity.

The quantity plays the role of “up to a dozen.” If there are more flowers, then it does not matter how many roses are in the bouquet, whether the number is even or odd.