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The rose: biological origins and legends
The rose is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae group. It is characterized by a medium-low stem from which branch branches with leaves with serrated ends, even a few meters high. There are different species in nature and countless hybrids with the most disparate shapes and colors. Mythology has always been part of the natural elements and, according to the Greeks, the rose owes its color to the wounds that Aphrodite inflicted on it to save her beloved Adonis from death. This is where the bond between the rose and love begins to develop. Over the centuries, it took on a more spiritual meaning, especially in the Middle Ages and in Christianity: if it is red, it indicates compassion; if white, the purity of virgins. In modern times, in today’s now more solid context, the rose is a symbol of
The rose as an ornament
Undoubtedly, the rose, with its delicate and soft petals, is able to give great satisfaction to those who cultivate it and to those who use it as a decoration in the home. In the latter case, it should be considered that the rose, as organic matter, will work against decomposition, sometimes turning black and unpleasant. There are several ways to keep rose stems as long as possible: the first is to avoid too little or too much water; the part of the rose that “traps” nutrients is obviously the cut part and it makes no sense to drown the plant with inches of water that would rot the stem; the second is to put an aspirin dissolved in the water where the stem will reside; the substances contained in this drug will slow down the decomposition of the flower. More difficult, but also more rewarding, It consists of drying the stem which, losing water, hardens giving strength to the structure. Drying a rose trying to maintain a fixed position during the process will result in an ornament which, although slightly withered, will retain its original beauty.
the colors of roses
As mentioned above, a rose can take on many shades of color. They depend on the amount of nutrients and pigmentation that the plant acquires and possesses as a genetic makeup. In nature, there are more colors that attract insects such as red, yellow and white. To this day, the color red represents passion, love; yellow is often associated with jealousy; white symbolizes purity. Generally, it is rare to find other types of colors in nature because they would be unfavorable to the reproduction of the plant itself. But there is a little trick that many will have heard even in school to explain how the plant took on water and the path it takes from the base to the flower: if you cut a stem from a white rose,
For those who don’t want to be satisfied with simply buying the plant but want to try their hand at growing it, here are some tips: the rose adapts to almost any soil, so you have to dig a hole about 50 cm deep . , spray fertilizer to help the plant grow better; nursery manure will work well. Once the plant is laid, it must be ensured that the soil is sufficiently compressed. A copious watering will then follow. Be careful not to use too violent a jet of water, it is better to spread it with a nozzle instead of concentrating on a single point. In case we are talking about potted plants, the results will obviously not be accessible for growing in the ground. The plant should always be kept hydrated and fertilized, especially in summer. For him in winter, it is best to cover the rose with thermal foil (easily available at nurseries) if it is in an open area of the garden. If in a vase, protect from frost. An important aspect is pruning, which will be done at the beginning of the year, possibly before spring; this will give vigor and form to the plant, which will thank you with a beautiful flowering.