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When we call our favorite florists to arrange flower delivery, it is nice to consider the meaning and history of some of our choices. Everyone knows that red flowers are associated with saying "I love you" but other flowers and other colors have meanings and interesting histories.

As early as Shakespearian times, we can tell that each flower had a special significance. In Hamlet, Ophelia mentions that rosemary is for remembrance and names the meaning of several other flowers. Of course, the modern meanings of flowers really took shape during the Victorian period when openly passionate romances and candid declarations of feelings were quite taboo.

Sending love letters or flirting face-to-face were thought to be way too forward, so were often replaced by bouquets of flowers. Complex guides detailing the meanings of flowers based on their variety of color were prepared, so whenever bouquets of flowers were received, one had to translate their sentiment.

Yellow Roses Meaning 

Roses have always been favored in bouquets as well as arrangements and bouquets of nothing but roses. Everyone knows that red roses mean an open declaration of passionate love but other colors have other shades of meaning. Pink roses can declare friendship while white ones celebrate purity and are often used in weddings. Combinations have even more complex meanings. Yellow roses weren't even discovered until the 18th century, since before that time shades from white to red were the only ones available. In the beginning, yellow roses were given a negative meaning, of a love that was fading away or even of jealousy or infidelity. However, other yellow flowers have taken meaning from their resemblance to the sun and mean light and joy. Modern meaning confers yellow roses with messages of welcome, friendship, happiness and celebration

In Texas the yellow rose has a special place in the hearts of many. The song, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" refers to a woman inspiring feelings of passion when a yellow rose is given. This song gained popularity when it was released but it still remains popular today. Around the time the song was released a hybrid rose called a Harrison yellow was created. Whether the rose inspired the song or the song inspired the fondness of the rose, a yellow rose is more than just a rose.

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Cherish or charm or cheer with the meaning of rose colors. These are just a few of the messages you can send with the flowers you choose. Roses symbolize our most profound concepts- Beauty, Love and desire, Purity and chastity, Innocence and modesty, Truth and virtue, Friendship, Jealousy, Religious reverence, Death and mourning.

Light blue roses are often called lilac or lavender roses. They tell a recipient of your enchantment and fascination that you are in love at first sight with him/her. The blue rose also symbolizes mystery and yearning for attainment of the impossible.

With the help of online florists, you can use beautiful flower arrangements of blue roses to express yourself in the language of these flowers to convey your feelings. When your loved one receives a bouquet of blue roses; it would be an unforgettable experience for him/her.

One of the rarest and most visually stunning rose colors is blue. The eye-catching shades of light blue have made the blue rose a wildly popular alternative for romantic occasions, as well as an everyday favorite for all who enjoy its distinctive appearance. A bouquet of 12 blue roses can definitely make a striking impression. In addition, there are many traditional meanings usually associated with them. Few other flowers can match the beauty of these fascinating roses.

Blue Roses have had a captivating allure throughout their long history. There are several blue rose varieties in cultivation, ranging from the Old Garden varieties to more modern rose hybrids. Blue rose species include miniature rose bushes as well as larger single bloom flowers. It is the longer stemmed variation that has become the most popular for floral arrangements, and which often carries the most symbolic significance

As with other roses, these blue colored roses have their own special meanings which have evolved over the years of their existence. The blue rose is often a sign of enchantment and love at first sight. Those who have been enraptured by feelings of love and adoration have used these roses to express their romantic feelings and intentions. The color blue also has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of blue colored roses can suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.

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How To Prune Your Roses For Stunning Results
by Ron King

Pruning and deadheading are essential to proper rose care. Alas, there are nearly as many opinions about how and when to prune as there are roses in need of pruning.

While seasoned rosarians have their favorite tried-and-true methods, this article is geared toward new-comers who are unsure where to start. As time goes by, you may feel the urge to modify these techniques or even develop new ones of your own. Great! If it doesn't kill your roses, go right ahead.

Rose pruning isn't as complicated as some people make it out to be. In fact, there are only 7 basic rules. If you keep these in mind whenever you pick up your pruning shears, you'll be rewarded with beautiful bushes that reflect the care that you put into them.

Basic Pruning Rules

1. Always remove any dead or decayed growth. This keeps your bushes looking good and denies disease and insects a place to call home.

2. Always keep the center of the bush free of growth. This denies insects a place to live, and allows good air circulation to avoid fungus infection.

3. Remove crossing branches to promote stronger growth.

4. Shape your rose bushes as they grow. This will change them from wild and wooly to prim and proper, as all good roses should be.

5. Always using sharp pruning shears.

6. Clean the shears after each use to remove any disease or fungus spores.

7. Seal the cuts you've made on canes to keep out disease. Regular Elmer's glue works fine and it is cheap.

Pruning Terms And Techniques

Hard (or "Low") Pruning — Cut canes back to 3 or 4 buds from the base or the bud unions. The end result will be strong canes about 4 to 5 inches in length. This pruning technique works best with new hybrid tea, grandiflora, and floribunda varieties. You should not do hard pruning with established bushes because they may not recycle. The only exception is as a last-ditch effort to revive sick or neglected bushes.

Moderate (or Medium) Pruning — Cut strong stems back to approximately half of their length. Weaker stems may be cut back even more, if needed. This technique works well with established gardens of floribundas, hybrid teas, grandifloras, and tree roses.

Light (High or Long) Pruning — Cut the canes back to around 2/3 of their length. After all the unwanted "wood" is removed, any remaining stems are "tipped". Light pruning is not usually recommended for most bushes, because it tends to produce early blooms and poorly developed flowers. Use this technique only if others are not working and the bush is an eyesore.

Proper pruning is easy, and it is the key to a happy, healthy rose garden.

About the Author

Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Visit Grow-Roses-Now to learn more about this fascinating hobby.

Copyright 2005 Ron King. 

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