I guess, you guessed it, that roses are our favorite flowers… But these exquisite creatures of nature, except for the production of fragrant oils, they can also serve us as an expression of the most intimate feelings. As a sign of friendship, we offer respect and love on different occasions and to different people, which we find significant in our life path.

As we all know, roses can be in different colors. From red to yellow, from white to pink. You can literally give roses in all colors of the rainbow. With such diversity, we are sure, that there are moments, in which you are completely confused, which exact rose color to choose.

The most feminine holiday is approaching - March 8, and that is why we have prepared a short guide for you, to help you learn more about symbolism, which is hidden in the color of the rose. Go on and match the color of the rose with the case, on which you will give it as a gift!

Nothing says "I love you" like a beautiful bouquet of red roses. We all know from romantic movies and novels, that red roses are an eternal symbol of love, but the meaning is much deeper.

The color red evokes in the human brain an association for warmer and more passionate relationships.

When to give a red rose?

• On the first date: If you want to make a good first impression, a beautiful bouquet of red roses will melt the heart of a loved one.
• Romantic trip: You are planning a romantic weekend with a special person for you? Surprise him with a bunch of red roses, delivered directly to the hotel.
• Wedding anniversary: Whether you are celebrating your first wedding anniversary or your 10th, the gift of red roses is always appropriate.
• St.. Valentine: As the most romantic day of the year, not surprising, that the red rose is the most sought after flower.

The delicate shades of pink have an equally rich symbolism, as much as the reds. They are an expression of youth, of something pure, unspoiled, of innocence and sincerity. As a symbol of platonic love, The pink rose is also a great gift choice, when you want to show love to relatives or friends, with whom you have a particularly special relationship.

When to give a pink rose?

• Birthdays: Give it as a gift on the occasion of your best friend's birthday or just surprise mom with a flower. A bouquet of pink roses is a way to show how much these people mean to you.
• St.. Valentine: Symbolizing the softer side of love, pink roses are a great alternative to red ones, especially for young couples.

Yellow is associated with joy and beauty in life. The color is associated with the sun's rays, spring, summer. Yellow is an expression of positive energy and is therefore very suitable for happy events, which appear unexpectedly. Yellow roses can be an ideal gift partner, with which to offer congratulations.

When to give yellow roses?

• Graduation: Whether from high school or university, graduations are joyful events, which are associated with the beauty and purity of the new beginning.
• Promotion: To celebrate a job well done, surprise your colleague or friend on the occasion of his promotion with yellow roses, delivered directly to his office.
• 50-the wedding anniversary is a wonderful occasion to delight your loved one with a bouquet of yellow roses.

White roses, just like pink symbolizes purity, innocence and virtue, but they are also charged with the special significance of white in our culture. It is the color of festive clothing and a symbol of the transition from one stage of life to another. They are especially suitable for festive occasions such as engagement or wedding.

On a serious occasion, when the energy is not so high, white roses express sympathy for a loved one.

White roses should be chosen at:

• Engagement: Give white roses as a gift, to celebrate the new beginning and mark the announcement of the future union in honor of the happy couple.
• Visit to the hospital: Wish a quick recovery with a beautiful bouquet of white roses. Their calming effect will relieve your friend or relative.

The combination of the color of the rose with the emotionality of the occasion, speaks of a special attitude and attention to man, to whom you will give it.

And if you think, that roses are not a self-sufficient gift, Here are our suggestions for one, for the upcoming March 8th:

• Moisturizing body scrub with brown sugar, enriched with natural oils and extracts
• Facial serum with Bulgarian Rose Oil and Rosehip Oil
• Rejuvenating aromatic body and bath oil
  with natural Bulgarian rose oil

We hope you find the article useful and that you think about it next time, when you buy flowers for someone dear to you. And because you are dear to us, we promise to tell you other interesting facts next month, associated with roses. For now, we will only hint, that roses, although numerous in color, species and varieties, rose oil can only be extracted from 4 from them: Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, Rosa gallicа is Rosa alba. If you want to learn more, follow our blog posts.

With a wish for a month, filled with the scent of roses and pleasant emotions,

The Damascene team