Red roses have a place in history since the earliest time of civilization. Red roses were popularized by the Romans and Egyptian high society just to name a couple of civilizations. The Romans cultivated the rose to a point that roses were used to banish wrinkles, added to wine as the rose essence was believed to stave off drunkenness and armies returning form their campaigns victorious would be showered with rose petals form citizens and civilians crowding the streets and the buildings above.
Red roses convey the message of “love”. This makes the red rose the ultimate choice for Valentine’s Day. The red rose has other meanings of desire, passion, beauty, respect, courage, admiration and devotion.
The number of red roses have special romantic meanings. Twelve red roses are the most popular which conveys “I love you!” and “Be mine!”.
A single long stem red rose conveys the idea that … “You are the only ONE!”.
Thirteen red roses conveys the idea that … “You are my secret LOVER!”.
Thirty six red roses would mean … “My heart belongs to YOU!”.
999 red roses stands for endless LOVE and a big pocket book.
