Valentine's Day 2010: Sunday, February 14th

Valentine's Day: holy celebration for a Roman martyr? Invented by medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer? A good time to be shot with an arrow by a man-child in a diaper? Who cares?! We love Valentine's day simply because it's a great excuse to tell somebody you love them. Nothing feels greater than that.

We speak many languages at The Flower Pot, so if you're having some fluency issues in Love, we can help you out. If you're a classic, you'll love our dozen red roses in a box. If your sweetie has a sweet tooth, our handmade chocolates are your solution. Is she a cuddler? The choice is obvious.

Not on the above list? You must be creative! Our Rose Kiss special allows you to put your own message on our high-quality coffee mug - up to 15 words. Nestled inside is an arrangement with a single red rose. Pack this personalized punch for only $29.95. Send it to her workplace for ultimate impact the week before V-Day: she can display the flowers, and later be reminded of your love every time she takes a sip of coffee or tea. But beware: colleagues may become jealous!

Flower vase

I was a farmer for a few years, and grew flowers for local markets… at that point I really learned how flowers filled a vase.

Here is a photo from yesterday of a recent vase I made… with some tulips!

Oh, and by the way… happy spring!

Pictures Of Purple Roses

Do you love dark purple roses,a real deep purple rose? Here are pictures of the best and darkest purple rose bushes to buy with detailed growing information about each of them.

There are a lot of Purple Roses to buy now, but only a few have the deep and dark purple rose color that look so spectacular, especially when paired with white flowers.

Ebb Tide Purple Rose

Isn't this the darkest purple rose you have ever seen? The deep purple old fashion looking rose blooms are incredibly fragrant with the most heavenly rose scent. The foilage is disease free and very attractive. Zones 6-10, height 4 feet to 4 feet wide.

Rosa Wild Blue Yonder

Rosa Wild Blue Yonder is definitely more purple than blue that's for sure. This rose has the deep purple rose color that everyone wants in a purple rose. It is also very fragrant with a citrus scent and blooms all season with an abundance of rose flowers.It is very disease resistant and was voted a 2006 AARS Champion rose. Zone 5-10, height 4-5 feet.

Rosa Cardenial De Richelieu, A Purple Rose

This dark colored purple rose has velvety blooms that keeps on blooming and blooming. The rose bush has very few thorns, its almost thornless,and has handsome dark green foilage. The flowers are very fragrant, in fact I would say they have a strong wonderful rose scent.

This an old Gallica rose from 1840 and as such only blooms once, but the flowering is awesome and long-lasting, so this rose is worth its place in a garden. It is a compact rose bush.

Stop feeding this rose after August 1st. Pruning should be done right after flowering. No pruning in spring, or you will not have any flowers for that summer. Zones 4-8, height 3-4 feet.

Midnight Blue Rose

They call this rose Midnight Blue, but I would call it Midnight Purple. it's a very deep purple rose that's also very fragrant.

It's a compact shrub rose with a rounded shape that you'll like. The flower clusters are large and bountiful with blooms. it repeat flowers all season long. One of the great dark purple roses for a smaller space. Zones 6-10, height 2.5 - 3 feet.

Pink Purple Roses

Rosa Purple Passion Rose

Rosa Purple Passion is a wonderful purple hybrid tea rose with a dark pink purple color. It's very fragrant and blooms the first year and then repeats all summer.

It's a heat tolerant rose, so if you live where summers are hot, this rose is great choise for your garden.

Hybrid teas look great in borders and make ideal cutting roses. Zones 7-10, height 5 feet.

Purple And White Roses

There are no roses that are purple and white. However, planting purple roses with white roses, such as the white Iceberg rose or the white Fabulous rose, will make your purple roses really stand out and look fantastic.

I also like underplanting purple roses with the white miniature 'Gourmet Popcorn'. Just plant these mini roses in front of the purple roses and you will have a stunning looking flower bed.

Roses

They are classic, they are romantic, they are beautifully simple, and yet many women argue that they are too ordinary, too typical and claim to want "special" flowers. I too have been this woman, "Don't give me roses, I want something different!"

Roses have seemed to surround me lately, which is what has made me re-think my position on them.
I got them from a dear friend for my birthday (yellow, pink and white) and it was lovely to have them in the house. Then, the roommates BF dropped them off for her to get when she returned from a trip- they were purple- and lovely and romantic.
Seeing these made me think of the time the Boy surprised me with a dozen purple roses. I was surprised and excited and it may have come off as not as happy as he'd hoped. Regardless- I was. Unfortunately he gave them to me on a day I was traveling and I left them in the car accidentally and they of course died. I've always regretted that. Not only because I made him feel like I didn't like/want them, but because they were gorgeous flowers and I let them die without even getting to appreciate them!
Seeing the purple roses really made me want then again. Seeing the purple roses made me realize, roses are gorgeous, and a lovely lovely gift to receive. They still aren't my favorite flower, but I'll happily accept, appreciate and brag about getting them any day.

Rose Tattoos

Roses originated in ancient Persia and were historically viewed as a masculine flower, however several thousand years of cultivation produced many exquisite and beautiful variations associating it with females and love.

Greeks mythology described roses as being white until the goddess Aphrodite pricked herself on the thorns, and her blood drops turned the blossoms red. Even today people attach meaning and emotional qualities to roses.

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

Rose tattoo

How Do You Choose the Rose Tattoos Design?

Although most people associate flowers with women, the rose tattoo is one that's transcended the gender barriers and can be found almost equally on men and women. For most people, roses signify love, passion and emotion - so this design can be used in a number of different contexts.

The first thing you need to consider when choosing a rose tattoo design is whether you want the flower to be the main theme of your design, or simply an accent image in a much larger design. Whilethe rose is beautiful on its own, you can also incorporate it into another image to change the feel of the design. For example, adding a small rose image to a skull image can soften the design and even make a comment on the duality of life and death.

You'll also want to consider what color your rose tattoo will be. Of course, if the rose is standing on its own in your tattoo design, this is much more important than if it will be part of a larger, more colorful image. If you're choosing to feature the rose, you'll want to choose a color that's compatible with your skin tone, and that creates the type of feeling you're going for. Many people automatically assume that rose tattoos should be red, but using yellows, oranges and even purples can be just as pleasing in design - and may even look better and last longer.

To get a better feel for some of the rose tattoo designs that are available, look around the internet to see how other people have used this image. There's actually a huge range of styles, from a single rose flower, to several roses bunched together, to rose images that incorporate the leaves and stems of the flower. It's important to think carefully about which style suits you best before you head to the tattoo parlor.

Rose Tattoos

Rose Tattoos have been around for ages and are still going strong.The rose tattoo can be associate with many symbolic meanings, but the most common is love and a tribute of remembrance for a loved one - "in loving memory tattoos".
Among all the flower tattoos, roses are the most popular flower design.There are many variations and different designs that can be created with a rose tattoo.

Rose Tattoo a new beginning.
Rose tattoos that implement "tribal" into the design, seems to make the rose stand out alot better. The flowing lines interlacing the rose is very eye catching and beautiful. Tribal rose tattoos overall are an exquisite tattoo design and would be a good choice to make in getting a rose tattoo.

Cute Roses

Top 5 Valentines Day Flowers

Giving flowers on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that began back in the 1700´s, with the introduction of the flower language to Persians by the Swede, Charles II , but it is still a very popular one that is carried on to this day. In fact, flowers are still the most popular romantic gift, along with chocolate, for this special day celebrated by those in love. Not sure which flower to gift your darling this year? Here are the top five flowers that are sent out for Valentine’s Day.

1. Roses lead the pack as the number one romantic flower for lovers. These delicate flowers are much loved because of their message of love and the sweet aroma that emanates from their silky petals. They are so popular, in fact, that there are over 150 types of this beautiful flower! They have been bred to be disease resistant, for best aroma and for a wide variety of colors. Giving roses as a gift never has to be boring!

2. Carnations are the second most popular flower that is purchased for Valentine’s Day. This is possibly because they are generally lower priced than roses and are considered to be very romantic. The ruffled appearance is quite feminine and carnations make excellent flowers to give to women on this special and romantic day. They come in a variety of pretty colors to choose from, as well.

3. Lilies are another very popular flower this time of year. Romantic and elegant, these are high class flowers that give your Valentine’s Day gift a classy touch and bump it up a notch. Combined with high priced chocolates, they are the perfect way to say “I love you”. Lilies come in several colors including orange, pink, red and white, all of which are pretty romantic and make them very popular flowers both to give and to receive.

4. Alstroemeria is yet another popular flower for Valentine’s Day. This is very similar to the lily, in fact alstroemeria is often referred to as a Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas. A delicate blossom that is often variegated or spotted, these flowers are a beautiful gift for that special person in your life. Though you may not be able to pronounce the name, they are some of the most popular flowers given this time of year.

5. Tulips are the final flower on our top five list. Simple, yet elegant, they are very romantic and make an ideal gift for the uncomplicated woman who enjoy beauty in its simplest form. These flowers are sold by the thousands during the Season of Love, in every color under the sun, with red and pink being the most popular for Valentine’s Day.

There you have it, the top five flowers sold for Valentine’s Day. Each of these blooms is popular for its very own reason, whether for beauty, tradition or aroma. It’s a good idea to consider what your sweetheart prefers before investing in a bouquet. Some women hate roses, for example, so you want to be sure that the flowers you select are ones that she will enjoy the most.