One of our beautiful yellow roses in the garden.
Yellow roses date back to the 18th century when they grew wild in the Middle East. The sunny petals were used for confetti, decoration and medicinal purposes, and were crossbred to produce various species of yellow roses.
Since then, the yellow rose’s meaning has transcended cultures. During the Victorian era, yellow roses were used in special bouquets known as tussie-mussies as a way of communicating with an admirer that you were only interested in friendship. Early Japanese and Korean cultures depicted the flower as a sign of jealousy, infidelity and mistrust.
Today, yellow roses represent friendship and love – meaning that when you give them to someone you’re letting the recipient know they’re truly special to you. Similar to pink roses, these golden blossoms are incredibly versatile and are the perfect choice for just about any occasion. A vibrant yellow rose bouquet can make the ideal present for a friend on their birthday, or as a thoughtful get-well gift to lift the spirits. They also make a great decoration for a wedding or even as part of a memorial wreath for a funeral.
