Red Rose
The timeless emblem of love
Cultivated for more than five thousand years, the rose is the world's most beloved bloom. A single stem can carry dozens of velvet petals arranged in a perfect spiral, releasing a perfume that has inspired poets, perfumers and lovers across every civilisation.
- Botanical name
- Rosa gallica
- Native to
- Central Asia
- Blooms
- Late spring – autumn
Meet the others
Did you know
Six facts that bloom on scroll
Flowering species on Earth
Angiosperms make up around 90% of all living plant life, from the tiny watermeal to the giant corpse flower.
Floriography
Every bloom has something to say
In the Victorian era, flowers became a secret language. A carefully chosen bouquet could confess love, offer sympathy, or send a message no one dared speak aloud.
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Tulip
“A perfect, unconditional love”
- 🌼
Daisy
“Innocence and loyal affection”
- 🌸
Peony
“Prosperity and a happy marriage”
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Hibiscus
“Delicate, fleeting beauty”
- 💐
Lily
“Purity and renewed devotion”
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Marigold
“Warmth, remembrance and the sun”
The gallery
A petal-strewn collection
A wander through colour and form — from a single stem to a whole market bursting with blooms.
