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                What's In a Name? That Which We Call a Rose…that which we Name a Rose
            
                Roses have long been a symbol of love, romance and devotion, have always been a popular gift - so much so that we give millions every year for Valentine's Day, and their motif decorates so many every day gifts, beauty and decorative items in our lives. It's safe to say that roses are one of the most popular blooms and there's one to suit everyone! There are over one hundred different rose varieties, and the name comes from the Latin 'rosa'. The flowers come in so many different colours and types - some are climbing roses with large, loose buds, others are dinky tiny miniature bushes... others have a beautiful strong scent, particularly old English varieties - whilst others have been created for their strong and vibrant colours. 

They have been around for over 30 million years and have had a colourful and impressive history - with the Romans considering them to be a floral tribute to Venus, the goddess of love. The different colours also have various associations - for example, red roses are traditional for Valentine's Day, but white roses are said to symbolise silent love, yellow roses represent friendship, orange roses are symbols of passion and pink blooms stand for the more gentle and calm side of love.

With such a wonderful and rich history, it makes sense to treat the loved one in your life to one of the many beautiful rose themed gifts available. There is a huge variety to choose from - perhaps a traditional bunch of roses or something more permanent and long-lasting. Lovers of rose scents will enjoy rose bath and beauty products, or maybe even rose teas and chocolates for something really unusual. Others who love the history and enduring symbolism of roses may love the idea of having one named after them, for a gift that really does last forever. Fortunately there are now ways that you can name a rose for your special someone!

For a really unique gift for a loved one, then why not treat them to a Name a Rose kit. This is a really special gift that will stand the test of time and show much they do mean to you. The gift recipient will receive their 'name a rose' kit presented in a special gift tin, and inside it will contain everything needed to name a rose after them - a really lovely thought. The Name a Rose tin contains a wholly unique pack of rose seeds which can be grown into a rose bush for a lifetime of enjoyment. Inside there is also a personalised gift certificate bearing the name of your loved one, and with a unique seed reference number that shows that you've chosen to name a rose after the special person in your life. It's a very romantic gift and one which will be treasured. In total the 'name a rose' kit contains a welcome and explanation letter, a unique set of seeds with a unique reference number which will have been entered into the rose database, a leaflet packed with useful rose growing and care tips, a lovely double sided rose calendar poster in A3 for decorating a wall, and a smart information card with the history of the rose detailed on it. All of these things are presented in a chic and attractive gift box.

For a sweet romantic gift, you might also want to try a personalised print with a beautiful rose image. This will look lovely on anyone's wall, and it features a high quality glossy print of a bed scattered with rose petals - bearing your lucky recipient's name. This is a slightly different way to Name a Rose! Your loved one's name will appear as though scattered in rose petals, and it's both a romantic and quirky gift which is guaranteed to make anyone smile! Even better it comes in two sizes - either A4 standard Large - or A3 which is extra large. Why not present it to them already framed, or even make it a surprise by hanging it on the wall, or placing it on the mantelpiece so that they notice it as they're busting around the house!

Hopefully these ideas have sparked off some romantic suggestions to thrill and delight your loved one - the present ideas above will certainly impress them more than a slightly wilting bunch of blooms from the local garage! Why not go the full mile when presenting their rose themed gift, perhaps run them a bath with rose bath petals, or scatter beautiful petals over fresh starched white sheets for the ultimate in romance. Whatever the approach, you can guarantee that they'll be very impressed with your thoughtfulness and romantic gift giving abilities!

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