Top 14 Little-Known Facts About A Rose Flower

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There are over 100 species and thousands of cultivars of roses. They vary in color, shape and size and all but one rose species have 5 petals.

1. Nikita K. Rulhoksoffski from San Onofre California bred what has come to be known as the largest rose ever.

The rose was pink in color and measured approximately 33 inches in diameter. The world’s largest rosebush is a white Lady Banksia located in Tombstone, Arizona. The rose bush spreads over an arbor that covers over 9,000 square feet, according to Flowerweb.

2. The world’s oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old.

There is evidence that it has been growing on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany since 815. The rosebush, the symbol of the city of Hildesheim, is said to ensure the city's continued success in folklore. The cathedral was destroyed by allied bombers in 1945, but the bush managed to survive. Underneath the rubble, its roots were unharmed, and the bush quickly recovered and thrived.

3. The world’s most expensive rose is a 2006 variety by famed rose breeder David Austin that was christened Juliet.

Breeding the rose took a total of 15 years and cost 5 million dollars. Juliet is now considered the world’s most expensive rose cultivar.

4. All rose species have 5 petals, except 1

Did You Know states that the only species of rose with fewer than five petals is the Rosa Sericea. Native to the Himalayas, the Rosa Sericea typically grows between 1.2 and 2.4 miles (2 and 4 km) above sea level. Only in the nineteenth century did this variety of rose make its way to Europe.

The name "rose" itself originates from the Latin word "rosa," which was borrowed into French. Rosa is a term of endearment that means "love" when used in this context.

Each color of rose has its own meaning: red for love and passion, pink for happiness, and yellow for friendship.

5. The world’s most expensive rose

Introduced to the world in 2006 by famed rose breeder David Austin, the Juliet rose took 15 years and £3 million (about $5 million) to breed. It is the world’s most expensive rose cultivar.

6. Black roses are an illusion of the mind

Black roses are an illusion of the mind. Photo: G-switch.org

Although some rose varieties come close, no roses actually are black in color. In reality, the Turkish Halfeti rose—also called "The Black Rose of Turkey"—is a deep reddish-crimson color, despite its common name.

7. Roses are mentioned many times in the Bible

Only 3 flowers are mentioned by name in the Bible and the rose is one of them.

The camphire (henna), the lily and the rose are the flowers that are mentioned by name in the Bible. Roses and lilies are mentioned many times in the Bible.

8. First rose in space

In 2002, a miniature rose called the "Overnight Scentsation" traveled to space to help scientists learn more about how low gravity affects the rose's scent and how it can be used to enhance the scents of many different consumer goods.

9. Roses are edible

Roses are a lovely addition to salads and are also great in baked goods. Jam, jelly, and marmalade can also be made from rose hips and rose petals. Marshmallows and ice cream with a rose flavor both use rose syrup.

Baklava, gumdrops, and nougat may all benefit from the addition of rosewater (flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water).

10. The rose hip of some rose species are known to be full of vitamin C

This is why the rosehip is sometimes used to create jam, jelly & marmalade. The hip also has minor medicinal uses, used in food supplements and can be pressed or filtered to make rose hip syrup.

11. Ancient Romans used roses as room decorations, and sometimes wore the flower as a necklace.

It was also believed in Roman circles that anything said "under the rose" was deemed to be top secret.

Amazing Facts about Rose Flower You may not Know

12. Roses can live for a very long time

There are rose fossils discovered that date back 35 million years. The large rose bush that covers the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany has been there for over a millennium.

13. Back in 2002 a miniature rose, named “Overnight Scentsation”,

was taken to space to assist in studies that aimed to show the effects of low gravity on the smell of roses. The study also aimed at learning how to improve the fragrances of a number of consumer products.

14. Cavriglia in Italy is the largest private rose garden in the world,

having over 7,500 different varieties of roses.

Conclusion

The rose was used as a symbol by rival groups in the 15th century for control of England. York was represented by the white rose, and Lancaster by the red. It's not surprising that this conflict was dubbed the "War of the Roses" by the media and the public.

Cultivated roses were first brought to Europe from China in the late 18th century.

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