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History Of Wild Roses, The Origins Of Cultivated Roses


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The history of wild roses tells us that they are the origins of todays cultivated roses.

Paleontologists (they study pre-historic life forms on Earth by the examination of plant and animal fossils) inform us that the wild roses were established during the Tertiary Period

(the period between the demise of the dinosaurs and the most recent Ice Age) which began 70 million years ago.

This means that the ancestors of the rose predate the evolution of humans.

rosa rugosa

'Rosa Rugosa', a shrub with dense foilage and scented flowers.

It is known that wild rose bushes grew on hillsides on the island of Crete, Greece, thousands of years before the birth of Christ.

The Chinese and the Egyptians are believed to be the first to begin selecting plants on the basis of flower color.

Roses, and images of roses, were found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians.

Roses were growing in the Hanging Gardens of Babolyn and at King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem

rosa moyesii geranium

'Rosa Moyesii 'Geranium', has very unique drooping hips.

During the Middle Ages, roses were primarily grown by Monks and Apothecaries, who grew them for their medicinal value.

By the end of this period, roses, wild ones, were beginning to establish themselves and elaborate rose gardens began showing up at castles and chateaux and manor houses.

rosa gallica

'Rosa Gallica', a compact shrub, ideal in mixed beds or with herbs.

So by the time of the Roman Empire, roses were widely grown all over Europe.

The history of wild roses is absolutely fascinating and entire books could be written on this subject.

I hope you enjoyed this rather short version on wild roses and it's hisrory.

For more pictures of Wild Roses and detailed information about them, click on the link below.



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