20 Roses and Hearts Coloring Pages - Free!

Roses have been considered a symbol of love since ancient times. In fact it is believed that they are the work of Aphrodite, it is said that the goddess of love cut her skin while walking barefoot, and that roses sprouted from her blood on the earth.

The heart as a popular symbol of love came much later, it was from the 15th century onward that this symbol became popular in Europe. It is not known for certain what the reason was that it took the shape we know today. Some say it is because of a contraceptive plant with that shape.

At Coloring Together we are romantics at heart and we could not pass up the chance to help you show your love toward that special person. That is why we have selected the best roses and hearts images to color you will find on the entire internet.

That is not all! Above each of the roses and hearts coloring pages you will find a little fun fact that could help you in your battle to win over hearts. Do not think about it anymore! It is time to grab your materials and start coloring.

1. The most expensive rose in the world is the Juliet rose, it cost around 5 million dollars to breed and took close to 15 years.
2. The tallest rose bush recorded so far measured more than 7 meters. Impressive!
3. A wide variety of old roses can live up to more than 50 years, although the ones we know today that are sold in nurseries can last from 10 to 12 years.
4. Roses are edible! But be careful, only roses that grow naturally and without the presence of artificial products are edible.
5. Before the 15th century, the heart used to be drawn with shapes different from today's, like a kind of pinecone or inverted pear; it was only later that it took on the symmetrical shape we know today.
6. Did you know there is a place where black roses grow naturally? That's right! The Halfeti district of the Turkish province of Şanlıurfa is the only place in the world where these flowers grow naturally.
7. It was from the 15th century onward in Europe that the heart began to become popular as a symbol of love.
8. In Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures the rose was considered a symbol of beauty.
9. In Rome, besides admiring the beauty of roses, people made use of their medicinal properties.
10. The oldest image found of roses is from the 16th century BC. It was found on the Island of Knossos.
11. There are more than 30,000 kinds of roses in the world. Incredible!
12. The rose is the national flower of the United States since 1986.
13. If you ever hear the name desert rose, do not think it is a flower that can live in the desert. It is a mineral! This mineral is sand-colored or pearly, and its shape can remind you of rose petals.
14. It is said that the figure we know today as the drawing of a heart was inspired by a plant called silphium, which served as a contraceptive method, that way couples could live their love without consequences.
15. The Freedom red rose and the Red Naomi are the two best-selling flowers in the world.
16. Roses have a single annual bloom in spring.
17. Medium-stemmed roses take around 30 or 40 days to bloom, although this can vary depending on the conditions they are in.
18. Do you know the meaning of white roses? It is believed that while red roses symbolize love and passion, white roses represent purity and innocence.
19. It is said that the most beautiful rose in the world is the Peace rose.
20. A baby's heart can reach 190 beats per minute, which is much more than an adult, who on average can reach 80 beats per minute.