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The June flower is the Rose.

Latin „rosa‟ and Greek „rhodia‟ are the words that led to the naming of the rose.

The scientific name for the plant is „majalis‟ which means „of belonging to May,‟ while the Latin words „maius‟ (May) and „anthemon‟ (flower), a reference to when this plant blooms, is how it was named.

The flower is also called May lily, May bells and „muguet‟ in French. Bulgarians know it as „momina selza‟, which translates to „lass‟s tears.‟


About Rose

The Imperial Chinese library was apparently filled with books on roses, according to Philosopher Confucius and Hindu legend tells of God Vishnu (protector of the world) and Brahma (creator of the world) settling an argument on what was the most beautiful flower when a rose was presented. It was at that moment both were in agreement that the rose “was supreme.”

The rose was also said to to be associated with the Greek Goddess Aphrodite as she considered it sacred.


Where Roses Grown

This flower and shrub of the Rosa genus are usually found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Early civilizations of temperate latitudes were believed to be growing roses as far back as 5,000 years ago.

They were also believed to have been grown in ancient Babylon and paintings discovered in Egyptian pyramid tombs from the 14th century BC had paintings with roses depicted in the artwork.

Chinese and Greek gardens dating back to 500 BC were growing roses.

Early roses from these gardens were very likely wild species although there is evidence that selected varieties were also being grown in early gardens. The China rose was believed to have been cultivated as far back as the first millennium

AD.


Colours of Roses

Red

Pink

White

Orange

Yellow


Breeding of Roses

Started in the 17th century in Europe and new species introduction aiding in encouraging more and more cultivation.

The China rose was introduced in Europe in the 19th century, which led to an explosion of breeding.

Part of this increase in variety of roses in cultivation has been credited to Empress Josephine of France who supported the practice in her gardens at Malmaison.


In Romans

A Roman myth tells of the beautiful maiden Rhodanthe who attracted many suitors and in an attempt to hide from them, she went to the temple of her friend Diana. The friend became jealous of the attention directed at Rhodanthe and turned the maiden into a rose and her suitors became thorns.

In Ancient Egypt

Roses were also considered a sacred flower in ancient Egypt and were used as offerings to the Goddess Isis. They have also been used in wreaths having been found in Egyptian tombs.

In Ancient Sumerians

Mention roses in tablet writings dating back to 2860 BC.


Hidden messages of Roses

“I Love You” (red)

“I Am Worthy Of You” (white)

“You Are My Secret Love” (orange)

“You Are Heavenly” (white)

“I Am Not Worthy Of Your Love” (yellow)

“We Are Inseparable” (white and red)

“Please Believe Me” (pink)

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