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“A Rose By Any Other Name…”
According to Roman mythology, the rose was the favorite flower of Venus, goddess of love, who created the flower from her tears. St. Valentine, the Christian martyr for whom Valentine’s Day is named, is depicted in martyrology surrounded by roses and birds. The rose then, they say, became the favorite gift for Valentine’s Day during the 17th century because of this.
Why red? It’s the color of love, romance and passion. Therefore, the red rose is intrinsically tied to love, passion and Valentine’s Day.
- Orange roses symbolize desire and attraction
- Yellow roses symbolize platonic friendship
- Pink roses symbolize sweetness and gentleness
- White roses symbolize purity, innocence and reverence
And if choosing a specific color isn’t enough to convey how you feel, the number you give in your bouquet of roses also has a specific meaning.
- A single rose symbolizes love at first sight
- 2 roses represents a mutual love and intertwining of affection
- 6 roses symbolizes infatuation
- A dozen roses shouts “Be Mine!”
- 2 dozen confirms, “I’m Yours!”
- 3 dozen roses says, “I’m head over heels in love with you!”
Say Happy Valentine’s Day to your someone special and show them you care with a bouquet of fresh-cut roses from Floral Studio.
We can help you create the perfect floral bouquet just in time for Valentine’s Day!
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