Fossils
Traces of Rosa older than 35 million years.
Rose color meanings
Red = love, white = purity, pink = gratitude, yellow = friendship, orange = enthusiasm.
Rose care: pruning, watering, feeding
Basic rose care checklist: full sun, well-drained soil, deep weekly watering, spring pruning, and balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Rose types and history
The genus Rosa has existed for over 35 million years. Rosa gallica is one of the oldest cultivated varieties with roots in ancient Persia.
Did you know…?
- Roses are essential in perfumery thanks to their aromatic oils.
- Rosa gallica appears in medieval medical manuscripts.
- There are over 300 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars.
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History at a glance
Antiquity
Roses in Persia, Greece, and Rome as symbols of love and beauty.
Middle Ages
Rosa gallica in herbals and apothecaries, ornament and remedy.
Modern era
Extensive hybridization. Thousands of cultivars from tea roses to climbers.
Color meanings infographic
Rose varieties carousel
Roses FAQ
Red = love, white = purity, pink = gratitude, yellow = friendship, orange = enthusiasm.
Deeply once per week in most climates. Increase during heat waves or sandy soils.
Late winter or very early spring before new growth. Remove dead or crossing canes.