If you love roses and always wanted to know a little bit more about them, Kevin Holt from
Fresh Cut Romance shares information about types and what rose colors mean (the language of flowers).
Holt says roses are one of the most popular flowers used in flower arrangements. Most people distinguish among roses simply on the basis of color.
In fact, different rose species differ along a number of dimensions. Among the most important are fragrance, shape and longevity.
The type of rose most commonly used in floral arrangements is a
Premium Red. This type of rose is used because it is grown for longevity and it also has a relatively strong fragrance. Red is the single most popular color among buyers.
Several types of rose are used in the personal flowers for weddings, largely because they are especially fragrant or have interesting shapes.
The
David Austin variety of garden rose is popular because it is highly fragrant.
Terra Cotta roses and other special-color roses are also popular in bridal bouquets.
Spray roses, which contain multiple small heads on each stem, are frequently used to make corsages.
Rose Finess is an example of a rose that distinguishes itself because of an unusual shape rather than its fragrance.
The rose opens with a very large head that forms into a unique, attractive shape.
People often ask about the "language" of flowers, particularly with respect to different colored roses. While various interpretations exist, the most common are these:
Red Rose: Love; I love you
Pink Rose: Perfect happiness; Please believe me
White: Innocence and purity; I am worthy of you
Yellow: Try to care; Jealousy
