Spring is in the air! Since I seem to be the appointed white rose fairy of legend and lore, my post Flowers and herbs
Roses and Meanings
RED ROSE: proclaims “I love you”and is the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion
YELLOW ROSE: indicates friendship and are also appropriate for graduations, newlyweds, Texans and new mothers
PALE PINK ROSE: depicts grace, gratitude and gentleness, a joy to behold. They also express happiness and fun
DEEP PINK ROSE: say thank you
LAVENDAR OR LILAC ROSE: indicates the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted
WHITE ROSE: pure white roses are a symbol of truth and innocence. They also send other messages “I miss you” and “You’re heavenly”
CORAL ROSE: express one thing with their passionate color—desire
PEACH ROSE: speak of appreciation, gratitude and also sympathy
ORANGE ROSE: express enthusiasm and desire on the part of the sender
DEAD ROSE: regardless of their color, dead roses scream it’s over loud and clear
MIXED ROSES:
PINK AND WHITE: symbolize peace and harmony
RED AND YELLOW: symbolize happiness and celebration
RED AND WHITE: symbolize bonding and harmony
ONE SINGLE RED ROSE: I love you but I’m not going to go broke telling you
TWO ROSES ENTWINED: An engagement or wedding is imminent
Looking for a unique rose bush to plant in your garden? Here are some of my favorites, each featured in my Easter story, Lasting Love.
BALLERINA ROSE
fragrant blossoms grow in clusters with ruffled edges
mature shrubs will be covered with hundreds of pink and white flowers
perfect rose for a garden party, a child’s birthday or ddance recital
FALLING IN LOVE ROSE
six blooms have a traditional hybrid tea rose form
petals are a romantic shade of warm pink with creamy reverse
great gift for anniversaries and a wonderful backdrop for prom pictures and weddings
SIMPLICITY ROSE
larger flower very fragrant
Citrusy aroma enhances each blossom
Fresh summer scent
SENTIMENTAL ROSE
vintage appeal
fragrance is strong, sweet and spicy
sweet centerpiece
CANDY LAND CLIMBING ROSE
luscious rose with pretty pink flowers with ivory stripes and an apple scent
vigorous blossoms grow on ten to twelve foot cane
fairy-tale backdrop
LASTING LOVE ROSE
hybrid tea rose
unusual shimmering jewel-toned rose
Powerful scent reminiscent of old fashioned rose
dark red with vibrant green leaves
big beautiful blossoms on bushy plant
classic and flawless appeal
very hearty and disease resistant
huge climbers and beautiful for lattice
ARCTIC FLAME ROSE
old fashioned rose scent radiates from satiny petals
timeless and romantic appeal
ANGEL FACE CLIMBING ROSE
deep mauve lavender flowers
wavy edging trimmed in deeper lavender
highly fragrant and quite hearty
easy to grow and very Victorian
Beautiful post and great information!
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