David
Shakespear’s Juliet summed it up in a sentence! “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.
The world loves roses. They are grown in every country and climate. There are more than 300 cultivars and probably, 1,000’s of hybrids. But all of these come from less than 20 natural rose varieties.
Of course, you already know that nothing says “I love you” more than a single long-stemmed, red rose, but let’s test your knowledge of these gorgeous flowers.
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Question of
Which country is known as the “Land of Roses”?
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France
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Bulgaria
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India
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Argentina
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Bulgaria is known as the "Land of Roses" due to its significant production of rose oil, primarily from the Rose Valley region.
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Question of
What country has the rose as its national flower?
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England
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Lebanon
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China
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USA
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The rose was designated as the national flower of the United States in 1986.
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Question of
Are rose blooms edible?
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Yes
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No
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Edible and delicious! They are used to add both flavour, fragrance and color to many dishes ranging from salads to granola!
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Question of
What is the term used for the process of grafting two different types of roses together?
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Merging
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Cloning
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Splicing
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Budding
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Budding is a method where a bud from one rose is grafted onto the stem of another.
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Question of
What is the oldest living rose in the world believed to be?
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The English Garden Rose
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The Rosa Mundi
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The Rose of Versailles
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The “Thousand-Year Rose” located in Germany
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The "Thousand-Year Rose" or Rosa canina, believed to be over 1,000 years old, grows on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany.
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Question of
Which famous nursery introduced the first hybrid tea rose in 1867?
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Dutch Flower Power
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King’s Nursery
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Jackson & Perkins
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GreenGlow Nurseries
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Jackson & Perkins is a well-known nursery that introduced the 'La France', the first hybrid tea rose, in 1867.
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Question of
What is the name given to the small, sharp outgrowths on rose stems?
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Spikes
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Needles
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Thorns
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Barb
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The sharp outgrowths on rose stems are referred to as thorns.
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Question of
Which color of rose symbolizes love and romance?
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White
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Pink
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Yellow
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Red
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Red roses have traditionally symbolized love and romance throughout history.
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Question of
What is the purpose of deadheading roses?
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To increase the size of the rose
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To change the rose’s color
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To encourage new blooms and prevent seed production
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To make the rose bush shorter
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Deadheading, or removing faded blooms, ensures that the plant's energy is directed towards creating new blooms instead of seeds.
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Question of
Which rose variety is known for its strong fragrance and is often used in perfumes?
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Damask Rose
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English Rose
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Climbing Rose
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Miniature Rose
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The Damask rose, especially the variety Rosa damascena, is known for its intense fragrance and is a major source for rose essential oil used in perfumery.
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Question of
Which part of the rose plant is often used to make jams and jellies?
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Petals
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Leaves
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Stems
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Hips
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Rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant, are often used in culinary preparations like jams and jellies.
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Question of
Which vitamin is particularly abundant in rose hips?
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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Rose hips are a rich source of Vitamin C, often used to make syrups and teas.
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Question of
In which month is National Rose Month celebrated in the USA?
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May
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June
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July
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August
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National Rose Month is celebrated in June in the USA to honor this iconic flower.
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Question of
How many main classes of roses are officially recognized?
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Three
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Five
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Seven
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Ten
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There are seven main classes of roses: Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Grandifloras, Miniatures, Climbers, Shrubs, and Old Garden Roses.
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Question of
Which of these roses blooms only once a year?
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Hybrid Teas
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Floribundas
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Old garden roses
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Grandifloras
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Many old garden roses, unlike modern varieties, bloom only once a year.
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