Kronos is an Australian rose variety known
for its warm, pale yellow petals and subtle perfume. The Kronos rose is
among the one hundred and twenty flower species developed by the
Australian Man of Roses Alister Clark. While most rose breeders in the
mid-1800's focused on the finding the rose with perfect color, scent,
or form, Alister Clarke was more interested in making use of the
continent's temperate climate for cultivating flowers.
A rose from the Himalayas and Burma called R. Gigantea was the father
rose of his breeding program. Due to its sensitivity to cold weather it
was not very popular among European rose breeders, although it
flourished well in Mediterranean countries. In Australia, Clark
discovered that the R. gigantea could climb up to twelve meters through
trees.
From the R. gigantea, Clark was able to successfully breed
garden-variety roses, among which are the Nancy Hayward and the
Lorraine Lee. After Alister Clark's death in 1949 however, many of his
rose species were lost since he was unable to pass on his secrets to an
apprentice breeder. Fortunately, two rose breeders were able to recover
about 47 of Alister's roses from the families of the women who were
named after the flowers, and the Kronos rose was one of them.
The popularity of Kronos roses is not just limited within the borders
of Australia. Rose enthusiasts across the globe love these blooms for
the sweet memories their sunny yellow color evokes. The Kronos rose
variety has spread throughout the world grown by popular rose suppliers
and distributed by major flower traders and florist. Kronos is a
favorite among European flower farmers in England, France and Holland.
South American farms in Equador and Columbia export this flower to
various American states. In Asia, flower farms in the Philippines,
Vietnam, and India supply this popular flower variety.
Unlike other rose colors that convey passion and romantic love, yellow
roses send messages of devotion, appreciation, gratitude, and platonic
love. Kronos roses are a beautiful way to express thanks,
congratulations, to brighten up a bad day, or to simply bring a smile
to someone's face. Yellow roses also represent renewal and convey the
desire to start all over again to achieve a better tomorrow, making
them ideal to give as an apology or peace offering.
You don't even need an occasion to buy a bouquet of Kronos roses for
yourself, as they make gorgeous centerpieces for your bedroom or living
room. Send a friend a bouquet of Kronos roses today and let him or her
know that you care.
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