ROSE FLOWER
Rose Flower helps soothe skin, minimize pores, and reduce fine lines, to help you get the healthy skin of your dreams.
It is a staple ingredient in many natural rose water products; it has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Rosewater traditionally was used as an antiseptic agent for eye washing.
Red roses are a symbol of love, passion, and desire, and are often given as a romantic gesture. Here are 12 amazing facts about red roses:
12 Amazing Red Rose Facts
1 Red roses are the most popular type of rose. The red rose has been the symbol of love and passion for centuries.
2 Red roses are native to Asia, Europe, and North America, and have been cultivated for thousands of years.
3 The color red is associated with strong emotions such as love, passion, and desire, which is why red roses are often given as a romantic gesture.
4 Red roses are high in vitamin C, which is believed to boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.
5 Red roses are a rich source of antioxidants, which are believed to help protect against heart disease and cancer. We highly recommend avoiding consumption of red roses used in floral arrangements.
6 Red roses contain compounds that may help to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Ah, I feel at ease already!
7 The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, and is often associated with romance and passion.
8 In medieval times, red roses were often associated with martyrdom and sacrifice, and were used to decorate the tombs of martyrs.
9 In the Victorian era, red roses were often used to symbolize deep love and respect, and their given as a gesture of devotion.
More than a Valentine’s day cliche, roses are the most loved flower in the world and with good reason, these flowers are astonishingly versatile. They come in a stunning array of shapes, sizes and shades, making them a favourite in yards and gardens around the world. Whats more Roses are edible frequently enjoyed by the ancient Romans and Egyptians. Keep reading if you’d like to learn more fascinating facts about this astonishing bloom
10 The rose is the national flower of England - the red rose is the symbol of the British Royal Family.
11 Red roses are often used in wedding bouquets and decorations, and are a traditional symbol of love and commitment.
12 Red roses are believed to have aphrodisiac properties, and are sometimes given as a symbol of desire or lust.
A Few Bonus Facts About Rose Use
In 1998, a rose named Overnight Scentsation, pun completely intended, was sent into orbit on the STS-95 Discovery Mission. It was the first rose to be sent into outer space.
Did you know rose petals are completely edible, and can even be eaten raw? It’s also common to soak them in water to create rose water. If that’s not enough, rose syrup can be created by adding sugar to aforementioned rose water, delicious.
That’s not the only edible part though. Roses can grow small fruit, known as rosehip, usually of red, orange, or dark purple color. The rosehip fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it’s commonly used to make tea.
As expected, their edible properties and the existence of vitamin C rich tea made them favorable in many historic medicinal practices, such as traditional Chinese medicine.
Roses are commonly used to create perfume, by extracting the essential oil from their flowerheads. The amount of oil in each flower is very miniscule, so it takes around 2000 flowers to extract just THEIR FRAGRANCE IS USED TO MAKE PERFUMES
We all know the saying: Stop and smell the roses. Well, roses weren’t chosen for this phrase by chance; their lovely aroma is a popular floral scent and is even used in many perfumes.
Specifically, rose oil has been an important ingredient in the perfume industry for centuries. The process of extracting rose oil from flowers requires a huge amount of roses; just one gram of oil is produced from two thousand roses. The rose scent comes from microscopic perfume glands on the petals.
I was astonished to learn that the Rose Valley in Bulgaria produces 85% of the world’s rose oil.
The rose scent is one of the flower’s most treasured characteristics. Greeks and Romans made perfume from roses, and to this day, their scent is an important element in many of the world’s best and most successful perfume blends. Centifolia and damask roses are the most common choices used to make perfume. The petals are gathered at night as they are at their most fragrant just before sunrise. The essential oils are extracted and used to mix other ingredients in order to make perfume.
a gram of rose oil for perfume production.
Rosewater is a by-product of the process that makes rose oil. Rosewater is used in perfumes and also in cosmetics, as a flavouring, and in medicines. It is also used in Middle Eastern cuisine, also referred to as ‘rose syrup’, the French use it as a flavouring. The rose-flavoured liquid is added to desserts, meringue, marshmallows, and drinks for a distinctive taste.
What is special about the rose flower?
The rose scent is one of the flower's most treasured characteristics. Greeks and Romans made perfume from roses, and to this day, their scent is an important element in many of the world's best and most successful perfume blends. Centifolia and damask roses are the most common choices used to make perfume.
EACH ROSE COLOUR HAS A DIFFERENT MEANING
Everyone knows that roses have long been a symbol of love, but the colour choice also plays a role in what a rose symbolizes. Also it is important to emphasise that meanings can vary in different cultures.
The following rose colours in the western world are commonly associated with the following meanings:
Red: Love & Romance
Pink: Grace & Elegance
Yellow: Friendship & Cheer
White: Purity & Innocence & Spirituality
Orange: Enthusiasm & Energy
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ROSE OR BLUE ROSE
Sorry to disappoint, but there is no such thing as ‘black’ roses. What might sometimes be referred to as a black rose is actually a dark red rose. A good example is “The Black Rose of Turkey”, is a breed that appears pitch-black to the eye, but in actuality it is a dark reddish-crimson colour.
True-blue pigments don’t occur naturally in Roses. There are lots of good purples among the old roses and hundreds of excellent mauves and lilacs were introduced in the 1950s and 1960s (think of Sterling Silver, Lavender Dream and Lilac Charm) as the unexpected result of breeding for vigour. Rhapsody in Blue, a vigorous shrub with smoky-purple flowers, is one of the most popular of modern roses, but it’s not the sort of blue we’re looking for.
The truth is that the only way to get clear blues into our roses is by doing a bit of genetic modification in the lab. This is something that many people disapprove of, conveniently forgetting that the History of all plant-breeding is basically a history of genetic improvement. In 2004, researchers used genetic modification to create roses that contain the blue pigment delphinidin, but such roses still are better described as mauves and lilacs not blue.
I hope these facts about roses help you enjoy your favourite flower even more! When it comes to roses, there’s more to them than meets the eye. Sure, roses are renowned for their beauty and symbolic meaning, but they’re also an incredibly interesting flower with a rich history. This article only scratched a surface of rose facts, so check out my other posts about roses for more information.
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