Fun Facts About Roses
There is no doubt that the rose is the most popular flower today. It is given to girlfriends and wives, it is given to mothers, and it is given to children. It is popular in wedding centerpieces and bouquets. It is arguable the most popular flower that we know today, and we use it in all different settings. But, there are some interesting and fun facts about the rose that you should know, so the next time you give the gift of a rose, throw out a little fun fact with it too.
The rose is the favourite flower of 85 percent of Americans and this is probably why President Reagan in 1986 made the rose the National flower of the United States. There are many rose gardens all over the world that reflect the love for the rose and showcase the beauty that it holds. Its popularity will hold steady throughout the years as it is a classic flower that looks great, lasts for awhile, and holds the meaning of love.
There are millions and millions of roses that are sold each year throughout the world. Of course, the biggest days for roses are Mother's Day, we all love giving our Moms a great rose and Valentine's Day of course. But roses are so popular that on any given day of the week we can walk into our local grocer or sometimes even our local gas station and pick up one or a dozen to take home to the person we care about.
Roses aren't just pretty, they also have some uses. The rose plant itself is thorny and hard to navigate, but from that plant comes a beautiful bloom. On that plant there are also rose hips, which produce more vitamin C than any other fruit and vegetable. Rose hips are popular for a great tea that contains a ton of vitamin C to kick that cold in the pants and get on with your life. The rose petals are also edible and have flavors like green apple and strawberries. Amongst the rose family are also include pears, apples, cherries, plums, peaches, and much more.
Roses are deep in history too, it is claimed that there is a 1,000 year old rose that grows in a Cathedral in Germany. It has been documented there since A.D 815. This rosebush is claimed to be the symbol of prosperity for the city in which it blooms. It has survived bombings from wars when the Cathedral was destroyed, and has only grown stronger since that time.
With the beauty that the rose has, it is easy to see why it is the favorite flower of so many people. It has unmatched grace and beauty, and symbolizes love and happiness. It is spread all over the world, and people truly enjoy a good rose, its smells, and the way it looks. The next time you need to send flowers, look at all the great options you have for roses.