Symbol of passionate lovethe red roses They are one of the ones that lovers most often give as gifts.
They are, for example, those that are given in the Sant Jordi’s Day in Catalonia, along with the book. Legend has it that, after Sant Jordi killed the dragon that was holding his beloved captive, he stuck his sword into the ground and From the blood of the animal a rosebush of red roses sprouted.. The knight then gave the princess one of the beautiful flowers as symbol of your love.
Red roses, the most beautiful roses in the garden
The rose is a common plant in the temperate areas of the northern hemisphere. Most of the species of red rose that we know today have their origin in Asiawhere the growing roses in gardens It began in China approximately 5,000 years ago. Some spices also originate in Europe and northwest Africa.
There are more than 30,000 different varieties of roses Among wild roses, varieties of old rose bushes (before 1867) and modern rose bushes (after 1867 and the result of human intervention) and many of them have red flowers. In addition to being an ornamental flower, it is also cultivated to extract its essential oilwhich is used in cosmetics and perfumery and for phytotherapy.
There are different shadesfrom intense dark red, through cherry red, to softer reds.
red roses: meaning and symbolism
Red is the color of love, passion and desire. It is an energetic color, which is associated with strength and power, and often also with good luckhappiness and sacrifice.
The red rose has traditionally been associated with feminine lovewhile the red carnation was considered the flower of male love. It is a classic symbol of love and passion and the flower that is usually given in romantic occasions or to celebrate special milestones in a relationshipsuch as couple anniversaries, marriage…
The different shades of red in roses also have specific meanings: those of a more intense color symbolizes a new love and the softer tones represent a longest love story.
On the other hand, in Christianity the red rose represents blood shed by Jesus on the cross and It is also associated with the Virgin Mary and symbolizes her purity, love of God and maternal sacrifice.
In the greek mythology the red rose is associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. They are said to have arisen from the blood of Adonis, Aphrodite’s human lover, who was killed by Ares“official” lover and brother of the goddess.
In it Tarotthe rose is considered a symbol of balance, expressing promise, new beginnings and hope.
how to care for rose bushes to have beautiful red roses
Each variety of rose has its specific needs, but in general, the rred rose bushes (like all colors) need to be in contact with sunlight to grow, so they should be in a place where they receive at least six to eight hours of sun a day. They prefer temperate climates, no extreme temperatures or drafts.
The irrigation frequency It depends on factors such as temperature, the amount of rain or the type of soil, but it is advisable that the earth is always moist. Care must be taken not to wet the leaves to keep the flowers healthy.
On the other hand, it is convenient prune rose bushes in early spring so that they grow well. If you want to cut the flowers to put them in a vase, do it when they are fresh and well hydrated and change the water often (avoiding the leaves being in contact with the water).