Rose Gardening

First let's have a look at

Rose color Meanings

The next time you give someone a rose, Stop and think about the underlying message you might be sending, due to its  'Rose Color Meanings'.  These may be completely different to what your original intentions were.

The following is a chart matching roses to their rose color meanings. It might be best to print this for future reference, you do not want to get in 'Hot Water'  by sending that special someone the wrong message..

Ø       Red roses mean romantic love; they're the "Valentine roses,"

            Valentine's Day is primarily a lovers' holiday, and red roses are traditionally for     

             lovers. "Valentine roses" and "red roses" go hand in hand.

Ø      Purple - roses signify that the giver has fallen in love with the recipient at first sight.

Ø      Coral and Orange roses signal desire

Ø      Yellow - Relates to Joy and Friendship

Ø      Pink Roses - signify our gratitude and appreciation

Ø      Light Pink - show our feelings of admiration and sympathy

Ø      Peach - is more ambiguous, as it can signify either sympathy or gratitude.

Ø      White - roses are a sign of reverence and humility

Ø       Black roses; well there isn’t really such a thing as a Black rose but there are some very deep red roses that can suggest black. Black roses can either be interpreted as ‘Death’ or a threat.  To some Black is a sign or ‘rebirth’ the death of old habits.  Best to leave this one alone unless you truly understand the person’s beliefs that you are giving this rose to.

     After reading our articles on 'How to Grow Roses' and you decide to pick one of your own lovely roses to give to that special someone, you will now know its rose color meanings and be able to choose the correct color for the right occasion.

Before your can pick your own roses you will need to learn

'How to Grow and Care for Roses'

Shrub Roses are probably the easiest for the Novice Rose Grower

Before you plant another green shrub, consider planting Shrub Roses instead. The most trouble you'll have with this plant is deciding which is the prettiest to bring home!

The term "shrub" refers to the appearance of this rose plant, they can be used as a screen or hedge plant for privacy, as a border, in the background, let your imagination go wild.

Available in a wide assortment of colors. such as Pink, red, white, and yellow. 

Shrub Roses are perfect for planting anywhere and can mingle into any mixed assortment of flowers. They are also very winter-hardy and have excellent disease tolerance.

To plant a Shrub Rose you will need to dig a hole that is double the width and length of the pot that contains your shrub. Use a sharp instrument to cut the plastic pot away. The idea here is to disturb the roots as little as possible. Once you have the plant free from its container, place it in the hole. Fill in the remaining space with loose soil and soak the plant with water. Make sure the plant is in a very sunny location. Shrub Roses require a minimum of eight hours of full sun on a daily basis. The direct light combined with moist soil will ensure maximum flower production.

These plants require very little maintenance. The soil should always be moist. Fertilize your roses in the spring and fall with organic fertilizers. Pruning is not necessary with this shrub, as it is basically self-cleaning. Shrub roses will release their own dead foliage, creating a neat appearance through every season.

We hope you have enjoyed reading this topic on the Rose Color Meaning and our brief guide to Rose Gardening

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