Carol DM
Sharing another edit done on one of my rose pictures.
I have never seen blue roses before but I suppose anything is possible.
Enjoy life and whatever is thrown your way. Make the best of each moment.
Sharing a few “blue rose” facts with you courtesy of gardenerdy.com
Due to genetic limitations, the blue rose cannot exist naturally. The flower rose lacks the specific gene or pigmentation which has the ability to produce colors of true blue. Sometimes, a purple or lavender rose may somewhat appear like a blue rose in certain light.
Also, many florists dye white roses with a natural blue dye, and create blue roses. However, with the help of genetic engineering, it is possible for gardeners and greenhouses to reproduce the traits for the color blue in roses. And the same was accomplished by a Japanese company in the year 2004. However, the rose did not have the ‘true blue’ but a darker color.
What Does the Blue Rose Signify?
- Blue rose has been a fragmentation of the wishful, imaginative and free pieces of mind. Its quest has been going on for centuries, and several florists are still on with their endeavor. In some cultures, the blue rose is analogized to the Holy Grail (chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper) thus, is considered as the same in the world of roses.
- Given its non-existence, and the longing for its presence in the world of flora, the blue rose symbolizes unattainableness. It represents something which is destined to remain as a dream, and as a never-to-be-fulfilled wish.
- Some people regard the blue rose as an exhibition of inner feelings of love at first sight. It is also attributed as a synonym for an impossible or unrequited love. And there are some cultures who associate the blue rose with royal blood; regal majesty and splendor.
- Accomplishing the impossible, fighting all odds, and new beginnings can also be represented by the blue rose. When we choose a path which has an untold, unexplained beginning, our heart gets crowded with feelings which are too deep to be described in words. Such an excitement can also be expressed through a blue rose.
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Life throws curve balls, we have to learn how to catch, right? Or maybe learn how to dodge!
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Very interesting information, Carol! We all need some creativity in life. Great edit!
what a great post – thank you for all the blue rose information – I learned a lot today!
I always wonder why blue is denoted as a color of happenstance (once in a blue moon) or sadness (I am blue).
My wife’s favorite color is blue!
she tells me my favorite color is blue, also!
Thanks and I thought it was too interesting not to share. Glad you enjoyed.
And look at blue Eeyore. He is thought of as a sad donkey.
My favorite color is blue as well.
so is mine, i’ve been told 😉
it was fun to learn about blue roses!
you should do these once in a blue moon!
That reminds me of a song, a country song of course. Once in a blue moon.
Funny how that happens a lot with me.
i know that song – but it was also a song from the 40s!
or of course there are always blue suede shoes!
Blue suede shoes is a classic for sure.
Carol, thank you for sharing that with us. I have never ever seen a blue rose before. It is absolutely beautiful.
You are so very welcome! Always good to see you. . This was edited. I have not seen one either.
Thanks for sharing some very interesting information. The rose also looks wonderful in blue.
I was reading and just had to share, have never read about the blue rose before.
… thanks, I love the color blue. Always have.