The Rose - Flower for June

Evidence of the rose here on earth points to it being around for some 35 million years. It is believed the rose has been cultivated in gardens for 5,000 years and probably began in Asia.

There are two groups of roses: Old Roses are ones cultivated in Europe before 1800 and Modern Roses are ones cultivated in England and France around the turn of the 19th century.

Until around 1800 all roses in Europe were shades of pink or white.

Known as the world's most favorite of flowers an estimated 150 million plants are sold to gardeners each year.

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Love is a rose, beware the thorns.

The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.

Beauty without virtue is like a rose without a scent.

The color of a rose has a significant meaning. Here are some examples of the color of a rose and the message you send when giving a rose of it's color.

Red - Love, Beauty, Courage
Red (dark) - Unconscious beauty
Red (single) - I love you
White - Purity, innocence, humility
Pink - grace, gentleness
Yellow - joy, gladness
Orange - desire, enthusiasm
Peach - sincerity, gratitude
Lavender - love at first sight
Blue - unattainable, impossible

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The hip of a rose doesn't look anything like a human hip. In fact the Rose Hip is the fruit of the rose plant and has some health benefits.

High in vitamin C, it also contains vitamin D and E. Rose Hip powder is used as a remedy for rheumatoid arthritis.

Rose hips are used to make herbal tea, jam, jelly, syrup, beverages, pies, bread, and marmalade.

Image Credit: Rose Hip Image

Send the birthday cards for June out with a lovely stamp with roses or all of your June mail, for that matter.


Roses for you! Stamp by angelhmm

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