Nothing says “I love you” better then a red rose. Less expensive than a diamond, and much more thoughtful than a gift card; red roses are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. But how did the red rose become synonymous with the holiday of love and the expression of romance in general? Let’s have a look back into how the “flower of love” became so iconic.  Roses have been around for thousands of years and today they are found all over the world in many variations. So why is this particular flower so special? According to Proplants.com; The symbolic history of the red rose dates back to Greek mythology, where it was the symbol for the goddess of love, Aphrodite. This association made the red rose into a sign of love,