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Roses through Time...
 The
rose is the flower of love. Roses are some of the oldest
flowers known to man and yet are still one of the most
popular. Roses, "The Queen of Flowers", help us "speak to
each other" and are most notably symbols of love,
admiration and thankfulness. They are thought to be over
35 million years old, according to fossil evidence found
in the Northwest regions of the U.S. Old, Antique or
Old-fashioned are names given to varieties of roses that
existed prior to the introduction of the "Modern" or first
Hybrid Tea rose in 1867.
Modern
roses come in all sizes, shapes and almost every primary
color except for blue and black. Stem lengths and blooming
habits and petal counts also differ for each variety.
Roses with higher petal counts are more open when they are
harvested. The color of a rose can impart passion, joy,
appreciation, reverence, and sympathy and many other
feelings depending on which occasion a certain color is
given. We have listed below, the most common rose colors
and their meanings.
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Red
Roses
- I Love You! Romantic love, Respect, Courage,
"Valentine Roses"
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White Roses
- Purity, Innocence, Reverence, Humility, Spiritual
Love, Secrecy, Youthfulness
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Red
and White Roses Combined
- Unity, Togetherness
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Yellow Roses
- Joy, Friendship, Freedom, A New Beginning
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Red
and Yellow Roses Combined
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"Congratulations"
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Light Pink Roses
- Admiration, Sympathy
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Deep
Pink Roses
- Gratitude, Appreciation, Thankfulness
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Peach Roses
- Modesty, Charm, Enthusiasm, Optimism, Sincerity
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Orange Roses
- Fascination, Excitement
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Orange and Yellow Roses Together -
Passionate Thoughts
Caring for
Roses
Most
roses are cultivated to last a long time even in an open
state. Look for roses that are open or just starting to
reveal themselves at the time of purchase. They'll live in
a vase anywhere from 4-12 days and will depend upon care
and handling as well as variety.
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When arranging your roses at home, choose a clean vase
that is about one-third as tall as the roses. For long
lasting roses vase re-cut stems once a week.
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Use a flower food to one quart of room-temperature
water.
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Always remove any leaves or stems that are below water
level.
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Cut a half-inch, at an angle, off the stem of each rose
with a sharp pair of shears.
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Place vase away from extreme heat,
cold or dry air.
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