Rose Coloring Pages

Everyone's Favorite! Rose Flowers!

Rose is a super popular flower all over the world. It is so pretty and smells so nice that people call it the "Queen of Flowers." There are about 150 kinds of wild Rose in the world. People have bred them for a long time, so now there are too many kinds to count!

How Long Has Rose Been Around?

Rose is a very old plant. People think its history goes back about 30 million years! They say the ancient Romans were the first people to grow Rose. People have loved Rose for ages. In ancient Rome, people used Rose to make perfume and pretty decorations.

Where Did the Name Come From?

Some people say the name Rose comes from an old word for thorn. Others think it comes from the Latin word "rosa." In English, we call it "Rose."

Types and Groups

Rose is divided into a few main groups.

• Wild Rose: The original Rose found in nature. It has single petals and a simple, natural beauty.
• Old Rose: Rose bred before 1867. It has a strong smell and a romantic look.
• Modern Rose: Rose bred even more from Old Rose. It has big flowers, comes in many shapes and colors, and blooms again and again through the seasons.
• Climbing Rose: Rose with long branches that stretch out and climb up fences.

Where Rose Grows

The home of Rose is the warm parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows naturally in many places like Europe, Asia, and North America. In Japan, a wild Rose called Noibara grows in the fields and mountains with small white flowers.

Why Does Rose Have Thorns?

Rose has sharp thorns, doesn't it? These thorns protect Rose so animals will not eat it. Also, many types of Rose grow like vines, so the thorns help it hold onto other plants to stand up.

Rose Colors and Flower Meanings

Rose comes in many colors, like red, white, pink, and yellow. Each color has a different special meaning!

• Red Rose: "Love" and "Passion"
• White Rose: "Respect" and "Purity"
• Pink Rose: "Elegance" and "Cute person"
• Yellow Rose: "Friendship" and "Jealousy"
• Blue Rose: "Miracle" and "Dreams come true"

When you see Rose at a flower shop, it is fun to think, "What special message does this Rose have?"

How Many Rose Flowers and Their Meanings

The meaning changes depending on how many Rose flowers you give! When you get or give a bouquet of Rose, it is fun to know the secret message inside.

• 1 Rose: "Love at first sight" and "My destiny"
• 3 Roses: "I love you" and "My secret feelings"
• 12 Roses: "Be my boyfriend or girlfriend"
• 99 Roses: "Forever love" and "I always liked you"
• 108 Roses: "Marry me"
• 365 Roses: "I love you every single day"
• 999 Roses: "I will love you no matter how many times I am born again"

Uses and Good Things Inside

Rose is not just pretty. People also use it for food and makeup!

• Rose Hips: The red fruit that grows after the Rose flower fades has about 20 times as much Vitamin C as a lemon! People use it for herbal tea and jam to stay healthy and clean.
• Aroma: The essential oil made from Rose petals is very expensive. It helps you relax and makes your skin smooth!

How to Choose Colors

Rose has many different looks depending on its color. Think of your favorite Rose color and let's color it in!

• Petals: If it is a red Rose, color it bright red or mix in a little pink to make a nice blend! If it is a white Rose, you can use light gray or light blue to show how soft and fluffy the petals are.
• Leaves: Rose leaves are usually a deep green. Try making the bright spots a lighter green and layering darker green on the shadows. That will make the leaves look alive!
• Stems and Thorns: Color the stems with a mix of green and brown. If you draw the thorns neatly with brown or black, their sharpness will really stand out!

Let’s try making a color gradient with Rose!

Rose petals overlap each other and look nice and soft. If you try a coloring method called "gradation" where you change the color little by little, it will look just like a real Rose!

• The part of the petal close to the center: Color it a little darker
• The outside of the petal: Color it a little lighter
• The edge of the petal: Leave it white or color it with the lightest color as a highlight

By layering colors like this, you can make the petals look like they overlap and give Rose a 3D feel!

Let's color the Rose's background!

It's also fun to draw leaves, other flowers, or butterflies around the Rose to make your own original picture! If you color the background, we recommend using light colors so your Rose stands out.

• Sky color: If you color it in soft colors like light blue, yellow, or orange, Rose will stand out!
• Ground color: It is nice to use brown or green to draw the dirt and grass, too.

Hints for enjoying your coloring page!

Rose comes in so many colors, so color it any way you like! Making it rainbow-colored or adding polka dots is fun, too. Let's make your very own special Rose bloom!