A rose is a symbol of beauty, love and appreciation. They come in a variety of colors, sizes,
fragrances and more. For good reason,
they are considered one of the most popular flowers in the world because of
their long history and beautiful attributes.
As June is considered National Rose Month, Wayside Garden Center is
proud to celebrate the most popular flower in the world!
The History of a
Rose: Roses have a history as
beautiful as the flowers themselves.
They are believed to be millions and millions of years old with roots
cultivating around the Caspian Sea and the Gulf of Persia. From ancient civilizations like the Greeks
and Romans to religious Christian figures, roses have been cherished for their
beauty, fragrance and symbolism. Centuries
later, they are universally treasured and grown across the world in three
classes – species roses, old garden roses, and modern roses.
June Birth Flower: Roses are
considered a staple gift on Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and special moments
of love. They are also the birth flower
for the month of June. Roses generally
symbolize love and appreciation but also have different meanings depending on
the color of flower petals from red and pink to white and yellow.
How to Maintain Your Rose Bush:
If you want the beauty and elegance of a rose bush outside of your home,
you’re in luck! There are over 100 rose
species and thousands of cultivated varieties available for different
environments, climates and soils.
- A key to growing and maintaining the finest rose bush is sun and soil. Like most flowers, roses need sunny areas that allow them to bloom.
- Adding fertilizer to soil is a great way to boost nutrients and continue growth.
- Roses also need to be watered regularly all the way down to the roots.
- After your rose bush has been planted and is in bloom, prune your plants by removing dead wood and broken stems, keeping only the living parts intact.
At Wayside Garden Center, we offer a wonderful selection of
roses in a range of breeds including David Austin, Floribunda, Hybrid Tea,
Miniature, Rugosa and many more. With
rose season in full bloom, stop by our greenhouses to pick out a rose bush from
our incredible selection. Wayside Garden
Center is located at 124 Pittsford-Palmyra Road in Macedon, New York.
