Everyone loves the scent of roses. Most people are consider the rose as a symbol of love. In this article we will learn about some interesting facts about Roses.

1. Rose flowers exist on the earth 35 million years ago.

2. Rose oil is used in making perfumes. 2000 flowers are required for only 1 gram of Rose oil.

3. Roses are among the oldest plants. The oldest fossils of roses have been found in Colorado. Which is 330.5 million years old.

4. Historically, roses had great significance for the people of Rome and Egypt. The Romans used them as room decorations, in addition to wearing garlands around their necks.

5. Peaches, , apricots,  pears, apples, plums, cherries and almonds are the only species associated with roses.

6. All the rose growing countries are in an area where water is found in a sufficient quantity because the rose plant needs a lot of water.

7. On 11 October 1492, Columbus' crew extracted a branch of roses from the sea which was indication that land is exist under water. The terribly next day, Columbus discovered America.

8. A rose flower requires about 13 liters of water to bloom.

9. Rose farming began in Asia about 5000 years ago.

10. The world's tallest rose plant was grown by a person named Gurunath Thakur of Maharashtra whose height was 21 feet and 4 inches.

11. In Zambia, over 80% of the land is under rose cultivation. 95% of all Zambia flower exports are roses.

12. The world's oldest surviving rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of a cathedral in Germany and is said to have been present here since 815 AD.

13. More than 100 species of roses are found in the world.

14. Roses are found in almost every color except for the black color.