Rose, The Queen of Flowers: Know What it Means and When to Give It

The iconic shape and smell of the rose characterize love and passion. In every culture around the globe, the Rose is an immortal symbol of affection. In ancient Greek mythology, the Rose was made from the tears of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. According to Roman mythology, red roses were created by venus, their goddess of love. In Asia, Persians and Indian history also represent the Rose as the symbol of love and purity.

Giving a rose to someone special conveys how dearly you care for them. At Prince’s flower shop you can choose from a variety of Rose bouquets that are the perfect gift for various occasions. But knowing which colour to pick is key to avoiding miscommunication.

Here are the meanings of the most commonly found roses.

• Red rose

The Red Rose is the ultimate representation of romance. A red rose sends a clear message of love and passion that you have for someone. Red roses make the perfect gifts for your spouse on occasions such as Valentine’s Day and your anniversary.

• Yellow rose

Yellow roses characterize union and friendship. They are not suitable for your romantic partners but they can be the perfect choice for your friends or colleagues to express how much they mean to you.

• White rose

White is the colour of peace and tranquillity. They are perfect for all types of gift-giving as it represents the peace and relief they bring to your life. White roses can also be used to express that you secretly love someone.

• Pink rose

Pink rose stands for Emotions of purity and clarity. They can be added to Rose bouquets along with other colours of roses.

• Purple rose

Purple roses symbolize luxury, royalty, power, and elegance. Purple rose bouquets can have an enchanting presence as table top decorations. Giving someone purple bouquets for their successful achievements is a great way to show your respect and support in their endeavours.

For making incredible Rose Bouquets, not only is the colour of the blossom important, but also how many pieces of flower you should get. Although any number is fine, you can have combinations which carry a special message.

1 rose – It will show how unique and irreplaceable your love is.

2 roses – two roses intertwined together represent the inseparable bond between two people.

7 roses – One rose for each day of the week you love them

12 roses – one for each of the months you want to spend together.

24 roses – each rose represents an hour of the day when you think of your loved one.

100 roses – It shows your unconditional love and devotion for your special someone.

365 roses – It symbolizes 365 days which are made magical due to their presence.

Now that you have an idea of how to curate Rose bouquets, you can get them delivered to you in Singapore. Let the Blooms do the talking for you, as they are the nature’s way of showing love.

“Earth laughs in flowers” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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