June is the month of roses! Roses are in full bloom at our flower farms, and we are celebrating with roses in all colors of the rainbow — a vibrant palette, each with their own unique fragrance, shape, and size.
As we embrace the warmth of summer — a time of new beginnings and happy celebrations — nothing brings us more joy than celebrating Rose Month. The birth flower for June, roses represent beauty and passion, making it an ideal symbol for the hope of a new season.
The history and significance of Rose Month
Rose Month can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where roses held significant cultural and symbolic value. The month of June was chosen to honor these magnificent blooms due to the peak of their blooming season, showcasing nature's finest creations in full glory.
Of all the flowers, the rose was dedicated as the most special, earning the title of National Flower for the United States. So special, in fact, that in 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation sharing these sentiments:
"More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. For the love of man and woman, for the love of mankind and God, for the love of country, Americans who would speak the language of the heart do so with a rose." – President Ronald Reagan
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