Most people associate roses with the colour red, but actually, when roses were first cultivated they were only found in a variety of pink shades. Pink was also the most common colour among wild roses. Many more colours and species have been discovered over time but pink was the first!
Pink roses have a rich history, often being depicted in some of the earliest pieces of art.
As roses evolved, so did their meanings – in general roses symbolise love, but because pink was the most prevalent it became more closely linked with those sentiments.
Over the years the meaning of the pink rose has altered somewhat: In Greek mythology, Rhoanthe was turned into a pink rose by the God Apollo after unfairly attaining the right to be the protector of women. This led to negative connotations of pain, extreme suffering and death.
On a brighter note, today pink roses signify new romance – but the most traditional connotation is a mother’s love for her child. This comes from the story that as Mary saw her son Jesus carrying the cross to his death, she shed a tear on barren ground and from that tear grew the first and most perfect pink rose.
Also, many people attach meaning to different shades of pink rose:
Dark pink signify
- gratitude
- appreciation
Light pink are associated with
- gentleness
- admiration
- sympathy
Just to make it difficult when you’re trying to find the right one…
Pink roses are a flawless, delicate beauty with a truly beautiful fragrance which would certainly explain their popularity. Red roses are traditionally sent to loved ones but pink roses should not be overlooked, arguably having a deeper, more thoughtful meaning behind them.
While much has changed over the years, pink roses have maintained their prominence in the flower world. All you need to know is that the lucky recipient of a bunch of pink roses is sure to feel very special.
