The language of Roses
How this famous flowers came to receive their reputation as king in the language of flowers...
The rose is one of the oldest and most famous flowers in the world. With over 150 species and a variety of shapes and colours, there are many reasons to love these perfect blooms.
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae.
Most species are native to Asia, with some native to Europe, North America, and Africa.
Roses also have a renowned fragrance that is loved by all and so is commonly seen in perfumes. The perfumes are made from rose oil which is obtained by steam distilling the crushed petals of roses. In addition to rose oil, this can also be seen around the world as 'rose water' which is used in cosmetics, cooking and medicine.