What is the most popular ? Although we all have our favorite, there is no denying the allure and intrigue of the rose. Beloved for thousands of years, esteemed by royalty, and emblematic of true love – the rose has long held a favored position as the queen of the s. June is National Rose Month and is a great excuse for those of us who love this iconic bloom to fill our homes with summer roses – or to have a few bouquets delivered to people we care about.

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Fast Facts:

* It takes 60,000 roses – or about 180 pounds of the – to produce a single fluid ounce of rose attar. (oil). In the Middle Ages, royalty and the aristocracy would express their wealth by liberally using attar as fragrance for their baths.

* There are over 150 species of roses, and all of them are native to the Northern hemisphere – not one was discovered south of the equator.

* Which color of rose is appropriate for an occasions often has much to do with your relationship to the recipient. For instance, a dozen long-stemmed red roses are the go-to choice for a significant other, but you may select pink for your Mom or daughter. Yellow roses are perfect for friends and colleagues, while orange and purple are both known to exude excitement and enchantment over a new relationship.

* If you decide to send a bouquet of mixed roses of many colors, no one meaning dominates – they are simply considered a beautiful way to send your regards!

Roses are a perennial favorite, and you cannot go wrong by sending summer roses this time of the year. This June, recognize National Rose Month with the help of Tobler’s Flowers. We are ready to deliver throughout Kansas City and beyond – after all, everyone needs a little color and beauty in their life.