In life there are few pleasures more satisfying than receiving and giving flowers. Whether that be for a special occasion, or simply because you feel like being nice to someone and making them smile, everybody loves to give and receive flowers.

But what makes roses so popular? 224 million are sold every year on Valentine’s Day alone; billions are sold annually. Here are seven reasons why roses are one of the most popular and iconic cut-flower on the market.

1. Why are roses considered to be romantic?

Roses are, across time and space, symbolic of love. According to the Greek myths, the tears of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, mixed with the blood of her lover Adonis to water the ground where the first red roses grew.

And according to Hindu legend, the Laxmi, wife of Vishnu, was created using 1008 small Red Rose petals and 108 large Roses. Ever since then, roses have been associated with love and romance amongst Hindus as well.

Their sweet fragrance is like an intoxicating perfume which only makes them more alluring in the eyes of people who see them as romantic symbols. Whether you're looking to set up one date or propose marriage- roses are the perfect way to express your romantic feelings to that special someone.

2. Why are roses so popular for people who travel? 

Roses are a surprisingly compact flower.

While we would never advocate crushing the gorgeous full bloomed roses in your suitcase or purse, if you're ever stuck for space these petit flowers are an easy travel companion.

When you are packing light, or travelling long distance to greet that special someone, these flowers are an ideal choice. They also don't take up much room at all - which is what makes them such an ideal choice when packing light, or when buying flowers in physical shops to take home.

3. Why do roses smell so good? 

Roses have a very distinctive smell that makes them a faviroute among homeowners for giving homes a fragrant boost. The exact fragrance they produce depend on the type of roses.

But whatever the kind, at least some rosary are white or pale pink, or another color less emphatic than red. They all give off a strong but not unpleasant odor that may be classified as slightly fruity and spicy.

4.Why do roses not require much maintenance? 

Roses do not require a great deal of maintenance because they have thrived in their current natural environment for many centuries with little human interference. The rose has existed for at least 10,000 years and doesn't need much to survive--sunlight, water and nutrient-rich soil are sufficient.

Roses have a ‘vase life’ the time from when they are first cut to when they start to decay, of 10 days, which makes them one of the more long-lasting kinds of cut flowers.

This, combined with the lack of maintenance needed to keep them looking fresh and smelling fragrant, is another reason why they are such a popular choice among florists.

5.Why do roses come in a wide variety of colours and sizes?

There are so many different colours and varieties of roses, you can easily choose one that fits your wardrobe!

They come in different shades of red, pink, white and even yellow.

The only colour of rose that cultivator have not been able to grow naturally is blue; however, they have been dyed to this effect with stunning results.

We even have a (dyed) rainbow variety that makes a stunning alternative gift to the traditional red and white colours.

Their size also varies; they can be as big as a dinner plate or small enough to fit into a teacup. When buying roses for yourself (or someone else), it's always good to see what kind of diversity there is in the shop.

Not only will you have more options to choose from, but you'll also learn about new varieties that may become your new favourite!

There's something comforting about knowing that not only do roses come in a very wide variety of colours and sizes, but also that such diversity is easily accessible for those on a budget, unlike many other species of flower where such diversity comes at a cost.

6.Why roses are great for filling out bouquets

If you ever find yourself looking for flowers for any occasion whatsoever, then chances are that you'll be confronted with a bouquet that seems just a bit... empty.

Roses are the perfect solution to this common dilemma. Simply take a bunch of roses and add in some other flowers to bulk out the arrangement. Roses are one of the most common flowers used (along with carnations) when filling out bouquets–so if you see them, chances are that they'll be tucked into an already completed bouquet!

They are a distinct flower that can make a good bouquet great! 

7. Why are roses are good for every occasion? 

Roses are the perfect flowers for a wide variety of occasions. Flowers convey both romantic intent and gratefulness, which makes them such an important part of life in so many different cultures around the world.

Though, as stated, 224 million roses were sold for Valentine’s Day in 2019, millions more are sold throughout the year.

The versatility, diversity, and low-maintenance qualities make these beautiful blooms one of the easiest ways for humans across cultural boundaries share emotions with each other--often words cannot do justice all alone!

Conclusion

So, with so many reasons why people think that being given a bouquet of roses is an amazing floral gift, we hope this blog has made you consider buying a bouquet of gorgeous fresh roses to celebrate the special someone, or special event in your life.

We have a wide variety of bouquets of roses in various colours and sizes, both as a stand-alone flower and in bouquets with other types of flowers. All our products are available for next-day Birmingham Flower Delivery.