Buds & Blossom

"Buds & Blossom"
Spotted White Rose
LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles, CA

I really liked the way my technique worked for this image. This white rose has pink spots that the botanist says may be insect injury. However that doesn't make since to me since the buds themselves are pink, but what do I know. I'm an artist and not a botanist.

Today's white rose facts comes to us from Wholesale-Wedding-Flowers.com

Did you know...?

The red rose whispers of passion, and the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, And the white rose is a dove."- John Boyle O’Reilly

No other object exudes purity, innocence and delicacy as does the white rose. Because they also connote true, untarnished love, white roses have traditionally been a popular choice for bridal bouquets. Along with these virtues, white roses also have a fascinating history and reflect many other significant meanings.

In more recent times, the white rose was the name of the WWII resistance group that fought against the Third Reich and their preachings. The group published a number of leaflets entitled “Leaflets of the White Rose” and worked to overthrow the oppressive government. Again, the color white was chosen to represent peace, innocence and purity, while the rose itself was used to symbolize peace and gentleness.
White roses have also come to mean peace, unity and secrecy. 


White roses are a classic symbol of renewal and new beginnings. They represent young, undying love and endless possibilities for the future. These beautiful roses will be cherished by their recipients and will be appreciated for the many poignant messages they convey.