As we celebrate National Rose Month in June, here are some fun facts about one of the world's oldest flowers to add to your knowledge bank ;)
Fun Fact #1
The oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. This rose bush grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany and its presence is documented since A.D. 815. According to the legend in that area, the rose bush symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim; as long as it flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline. In 1945, allied bombers destroyed the cathedral, yet the bush survived. Its roots remained intact beneath the debris, and soon the bush was thriving again.
Fun Fact #2
Cavriglia in Italy is the largest private rose garden in the world, having over 7,500 different varieties of roses.
Fun Fact #3
The world's tallest rose bush stands at 5.6 meters high (18.8 feet)! This was achieved by Christopher Rose in the USA on the 8th of November 2017.
Fun Fact #4
The world’s most expensive rose is a 2006 variety bred by famed rose breeder David Austin who presented it at the Chelsea Flower Show. This beauty was christened "Sweet Juliet" and breeding the rose variety took a total 15 years and 3 million pounds. The rose was then sold for 5 million dollars. Sweet Juliet is now considered the world’s most expensive rose variety, beating even the world's rarest flower, the Kadupuls also known as the "Queen of the Night".
Fun Fact #5
Ecuador is one of the world’s largest suppliers of roses, with an astonishing 54% of the land filled with roses. There is natural light all year round providing the perfect climate for flowers to thrive with longer growing cycles. In fact, our beautiful Majik Time Variegated Rose Masterpiece is from the mountains of Ecuador!
