Balloon - Dusky Rose

Carbon dating has proven that wild roses were around more than 35 million years ago. According to ancient Hindu writings, the goddess, Lakshmi, was created from the petals of 108 large and 1,008 small roses. It is said that roses, in the Garden of Eden, were thornless and it was only after Adam and Eve were expelled that the thorns appeared. Another Christian legend tells us that roses were born from the blood, of the crucified Jesus, dripping on the ground beneath the cross. Many stories associate roses with Venus; others, with Aphrodite. In Grecian mythology, it was the lovely Aphrodite, goddess of love, that created the rose. White roses sprung from the sea foam that surrounded her as she rose from the sea. When her lover, Adonis, was wounded by a wild boar, the stunning red rose was born from the mixture of his blood and her tears. The pink rose is symbolic of gratitude, appreciation and admiration. If I hadn't taken the photograph myself, I'd believe this rose was from an antique, Victorian valentine. From pale, dusky pinks to almost-black burgundies, the petals of this stunning rose reveal beautiful variations of romantic color making this lovely "stick balloon" an excellent choice for Valentine's Day or anniversary parties or weddings.