Flower of the Month - June
There are specific flowers which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born. The June Birth Flower is the Rose.
The History and traditions surrounding the June Birth Flower, the Rose is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Rose, could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Pearl, and also flowers – the first traditions and origins of the June Birth Flower.
The Language of Flowers
The language of flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The “Language of Flowers” therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flower such as the Rose. A lover could then send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
The general meaning of the June Birth Flower, the Rose are symbols of love and beauty.The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Rose, so favored during the Victorian era varied according to color:
Color Red – I Love You
Color White – I am worthy of you
Color Orange – You are my secret love
Color White – You are Heavenly
Color Yellow – I am not worthy of your love
Color White & Red – We are inseparable
Color Pink – Please Believe Me
Birth Month Flowers – Gifts for Special Occasions
All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate special occasions or events. Flowers, such as the Rose, are always given to celebrate the birth of a new baby and included in wedding flowers or a wedding bouquet. Many people also like to give June Birth Flower, including the Rose, to celebrate special events at different times and months of the year and especially during holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with the June Birth Flower and their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers. The special events where it would be appropriate to give the June Birth Flower, the Rose are as follows:
Month of June Flowers, the Rose, to commemorate D Day on June 6 and Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June
Definition of the Rose: A flower and shrub of any species of the genus {Rosa}, of which there are many species, mostly found in the Northern hemisphere
The scientific name of a flower species is formed by the combination of two terms: the genus name and the species descriptor. In the case of the Rose there are many different species including Rosa canina – Dog Rose, Briar Bush, Rosa gallica – Gallic Rose, French Rose and Rosa virginiana – Virginia Rose
Roses are indigenous to Syria. The famed rose of Damascus is white, but there are also red and yellow roses..
There are more than a hundred species of wild roses. The name “Rose” is derived from the Latin rosa, an Etruscan form of Greek Rhodia meaning “Rhodian, originating from Rhodes.”
This article has been collectively formed with information from web articles, magazines, floral books etc.
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