My red roses are not really red.

That is probably a ture statement. Most red roses are really not red. Roses vary greatly in their coloration. Anything from red to deep red or maroon to burgundy.
If you want red you will have to check with your local florist to find what variety they can get in the true red coloration.

I would start with Rose Bagier, then Visa, Madame delBard, Charlotte and so on.
Then choose which rose you personally like better. All roses are beautiful to me but like the colors some roses have completely different shapes also. That is another blog entry on it's own.

Have fun shopping for red roses for whatever occassion you might be looking for them for. Enjoy the beuaty of the roses and cherish the moments they are meant to celebrate. From your wedding to an anniversary or birthday, they are all beautiful and lovely.

Today marks an ominous anniversary for me.

It has been exactly one year since my Mother's passing. I received a single rose today in remembrance of her. It was a lovely gift and I felt honored that someone else remembered me and her. I was taken aback that someone actually bought me a flower, in particular a red rose.

Considering that a single red rose embodies love, I felt that it was very special and a perfect thing to do. I know sometimes how hard it is to lose someone special.
I also applaud those who remember those times with you and how special it is knowing that you are cared about.

I still have a couple of the plants from the funeral and a rose we pressed in a book.
going through some of my Mom's things we found an old florists card from her past and I thought wow that shop is still in business in the same town where we grew up.

So I sat remembering many things today, laughs and silly things. Saturday mornings and rocking chairs. Looking for special rocks and watching the "red-birds" that she was so fond of. Life goes on, although a bit sadder at times.

I miss you Mom...