Roses Are Ancient Symbols of Love and Beauty Roses have been around for over 35 million years, according to fossil evidence. They’ve been cultivated for at least 5,000 years, making them one of the oldest ornamental plants.
They’re Edible and Nutrient-Rich Rose petals are safe to eat and are often used in teas, desserts, and salads. Rose hips (the fruit of roses) are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Blue Roses Don’t Exist Naturally Despite their popularity in myths and stories, true blue roses are not found in nature. Any blue rose you see is artificially dyed or genetically engineered.
The World’s Oldest Living Rose Is Over 1,000 Years Old In Hildesheim, Germany, a rose bush grows on the walls of a cathedral and has been thriving for more than a millennium, surviving wars and environmental changes.
Roses Have Unique Fragrances Different types of roses have distinct fragrances, ranging from fruity to spicy. Some even smell like apples, lemons, or cloves.
Roses Are Surprisingly Diverse With over 300 species and thousands of cultivars, roses come in nearly every color except natural blue. Each species has unique characteristics, from climbing to ground-cover varieties.
The Most Expensive Rose Took 15 Years to Create The "Juliet Rose," bred by David Austin, is the world’s most expensive rose. It cost $5 million to develop and is known for its elegant peachy apricot blooms.