White roses have been cultivated for thousands of years.
Their origins trace back to Central Asia and the Middle East, particularly regions of modern-day Iran, China, and Mesopotamia, where wild roses first grew naturally.
As early as 5,000 years ago, roses were deliberately planted in Persian gardens. White roses were especially valued for their rare color and purity, and they were often grown near palaces and sacred places.
Later, white roses spread to Ancient Greece and Rome. In Greek culture, they were associated with purity and new beginnings, while Romans used white roses in ceremonies, celebrations, and gardens.
By the Middle Ages, white roses became common in European monastery gardens, where they symbolized innocence, peace, and spiritual love. From there, selective breeding continued, leading to the refined white rose varieties we know today.
The white rose’s journey began not as decoration, but as a carefully cultivated plant—grown for its meaning as much as for its beauty.
