Statistics: Aesthetics of roses

And also, silver coins of the 4th-6th century BC with ornaments of the "queen of flowers"

There is only one kind of rose in the world that does not have thorns. This species is called Rosa sericea, and it grows in the Himalayas

Roses play an important role in art. They are often depicted on paintings, used in poetry and literature as symbols of love, beauty and transience of life

In ancient times, roses were also popular in Greece and Rome. In the first, they were proclaimed the flower of the goddess of love and beauty - Aphrodite. In Rome, roses were first grown in a greenhouse way in the winter season

In 2002, astronauts grew roses on the International Space Station to study the effects of weightlessness on plant growth

There are no black roses. Those roses that are sometimes called black are actually dark red

Roses can grow in a variety of climatic conditions. They thrive in both temperate climates and tropical areas, making them one of the most versatile flowers

White and red roses were symbols on the coats of arms of 2 families in the Hundred Years (116 years) war

A rose called "Lady Banks" is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest rose in the world. The shoots of this bush have spread over 740 m2

The first attempts to create a truly black rose were made back in 1870.But they were never successful.Recently, French scientists have nevertheless bred an almost black rose "Black Baccarat"

The rose is the national flower of the USA. It was officially recognized as such in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan

Rose seeds, or rosehip seeds, are known for their medicinal properties. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and other useful substances

Roses have been around for over 35 million years. Archaeologists discovered fossilized leaves, thorns and seeds during excavations

The symbolism of the rose is very rich. Red roses usually symbolize love and passion, pink - gratitude and tenderness, yellow - friendship and joy, and white - innocence and purity

The most expensive rose variety is "Juliet". The creation of the variety took 15 years and cost 4.37 million dollars

They are used in cooking, perfumery, as well as for medicinal purposes. Rose oil obtained from rose petals is often used in aromatherapy and cosmetology

But the rose received the greatest honor in Persia. It was there that she was considered a symbol of power and wealth. Persia was even celebrated as one big rose garden

The largest rosebud ever grown has reached a diameter of 33 cm. This achievement was achieved by rose grower Nikir Hirayama from Japan in 1996

There are albino roses. These are rare roses with completely white petals and leaves. They also have white spikes.

The oldest living rose in the world is more than 1000 years old. The walls of Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany are covered with her shoots

According to legend, the legendary pink rose bush (the oldest) symbolizes the prosperity of the German city

The tallest rose bush ever recorded reached 7 meters in height

Some types of roses are capable of self-pollination, but most prefer cross-pollination with insects, wind or water

The variety of rose varieties is staggering - there are more than 3,000 of them. They vary in color, shape, size and flavor

The capital of the world of roses is the city of Portland in Oregon, USA. The International Rose Test Garden is located here, a garden where more than 500 varieties of roses are grown

The culture of growing roses originates in Ancient China about 5,000 years ago. Then it was distributed all over the world

The bud of the smallest rose is only 5 mm

There are many festivals and celebrations dedicated to roses. One of the most famous is the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, which has been held annually since 1890

Later, the flower was named the Tudor rose. He changed many times: he was depicted with and without a stem, with leaves and a crown. But despite this, the essence and the symbol itself has been preserved to this day

The scientific name of the rose is Rosa. The study of roses, or rose growing, is called a rosary. The term is also used to refer to a garden or park specifically designed for the cultivation of roses

The world of roses is not limited to beautiful flowers. Rosehip, which is the fruit of the rose, is used in food and as an ingredient in some medicines

Rose is one of the most popular flowers for a gift. It has become a symbol of Valentine's days, birthdays and other important events