Red roses – symbol of love and passion

“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.”

This world famous quote comes from the American writer Gertrude Stein and was taken from her poem Sacred Emily taken from the year 1922. She probably had red roses in mind. Generally, the term means that things are as they are. It’s about the identity rule: A is A. Yes, today we are dealing with the undisputed “Queen of Flowers” – the red rose. Some things are just timeless and never become a cliché. We’ve all probably already red roses and given as a gift. What did you feel there?

Did you think about the semantics of the rose?

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Let’s start from the beginning. The name of the rose itself derives from Old Persian and was translated into Latin as pink accepted. The roses belong to the genus of the rose family. There are about 250 species of this flower known. This royal plant has been bred for more than 2000 years as an ornamental plant.

From its petals, the precious rose oil is extracted, which is considered one of the most important raw materials of the perfume industry. In principle, the roses are shrubs. Some of them are compact and small, while others are tall or creepers. The flowers are usually fünfzählig. Roses mainly love calcareous soils. The stem types of most cultivated roses originate in Central and Southwest Asia. Today, areas in Central Europe, such as the Swiss Jura and the Alpine valleys such as Veltlin and Lower Engadin, are considered very rich in roses.

Glamorous flower shrub

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It’s true that a rose is a rose, no matter what color it has and what kind it belongs. We still believe that the archetype is the rose – the red rose. What does this beautiful flower queen actually symbolize?

It is undeniable that the red rose is a strong symbol of love. But it also means beauty, bravery and respect, romance and passion.

The sensuality and the perfection of the red roses create creativity and give inspiration.

So the rose is a popular motif in literature and art

red roses opened book romantically beautiful

It is also a hot topic in haute couture

red roses popular motif women's fashion

The summer collection by Dolce and Gabbana, for example, is characterized by beautiful hair accessories made of fresh red roses. With great sensitivity Italian designers have combined the delicate femininity with the expressive expression of roses.

The Dolce and Gabbana women’s summer collection 2015

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Red roses simply make a great appearance, whether you give it away as a single flower or as an ostrich. See below which other events you can design with the help of red roses. Surprise your loved ones and introduce a little more treat into everyday life!