Roses are among the most favorite Valentine’s flowers of all time. Ever wonder what has contributed to its mass appeal? There are several attributes of a beautiful rose and even as we explore new varieties of flowers that make great gifts, Valentine’s roses stand out as a predominant variety.

Roses – The beginning:
Roses have been around for centuries, but according to Greek mythology, the beautiful pink flower is believed to have been created by Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers. The goddess Aphrodite bestowed beauty on the flower. The God of wine, Dionysus, bestowed nectar that would provide the sweet aroma, and the three Graces bestowed charm, brilliance, and joy. Interestingly, Zephyr, the west wind, blew the clouds away and the sun god Apollo shone upon it, causing the rose to bloom.

Roses have been deeply rooted in human history and civilization and in the recent past have evolved as the most loved flower, ideally gifted to loved ones.

Roses as envoy of love, friendship and adoration:
Roses are an effervescent variety and each color has a symbolic representation of the deep feelings of the heart. Did you know that the color of the rose denotes special messages and you have to be very careful when choosing roses? Listed below are the most popular rose colors and the messages they convey.

Yellow: A bouquet of yellow roses symbolizes friendship and sometimes connotes good health. Yellow roses are an ideal gift for the start of a beautiful friendship or as a token of appreciation to a true friend. Interspersed with red roses, they denote the possibility of the relationship turning into love.

Orange: Orange roses connote bravery and can be an ideal gift for a friend or associate who has accomplished a great feat or a commendable act of bravery.

Peach: Peach roses are an ideal gift for the person you admire. They symbolize admiration and can seem appropriate to the people you admire and adore.

Rose: Pink roses are for less adventurous people in your love life. Their love stories are often poetic and less passionate or so subtle that the passion within is often tempered. A bouquet of pink roses is an ideal gift for lovers who want to go the subtle or poetic path.

In recent times, there are many newer varieties of corsages and flowers that make up the category of contemporary Valentine’s flowers. Classic Valentine’s roses, however, will never go out of style and have proven to be the quintessential gifts for lovers on Valentine’s Day.