About the source of rose symbol meaning of love

As we all know that rose is the symbol of love, or deep passion. But maybe many people are curious why it is rose, not other flowers? Me too, I am curious about that. Therefore, I try to find some materials about the source of rose symbol meaning.
Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty and have long been associated with romance. Indeed, the poet Robert Burns once wrote "my love is like a red, red Rose, that's newly sprung in June". Throughout the centuries, these blooms have been revered for their beauty. Besides, the ancient Greek and Roman goddesses of love, Aphrodite and Venus, were associated with the Rose.
Therefore, rose has been a symbol for love since ancient days. There is an interesting story about the creation of rose in Greek mythology: Chloris, the Goddess of flowers created rose by giving life to lifeless body of a nymph; Aphrodite, the Goddess of love gave her beauty and Dionysus, the God of wine presented her nectar to give her sweet scent; the three Graces gave her charm, brightness and joy. This is the reason for its popularity among lovers.
Of all roses, red rose is the ultimate symbol of love filled with romance and passion that signifies "I love you" and lilac rose signifies love at first sight. According to some traditions one red rose stands for "an only love", eleven roses stand for "a favorite", ninety nine roses mean “forever love" and hundred roses mean “marry me".
roses with different numbers represent different meanings. So, be careful when you choose the rose numbers when you want to express your heart to the sweet one!

Red roses are symbolic I never forget those old French movies carrying this subject as a theme...

jsut give us some examples of the old Franch movies, ok?

Ahhh this is a serious 'attack' on my memory which isn't working properly lately due to circumstances. But, I will dig into the grey cells and hope I can come up with one or two

(I'm talking many, many, m-a-n-y years back now... )

Sorry to leave you a hot problem It does not matter if you do not remember one or two.. That is OK.Sakura wrote:

Ahhh this is a serious 'attack' on my memory which isn't working properly lately due to circumstances. But, I will dig into the grey cells and hope I can come up with one or two :)

(I'm talking many, many, m-a-n-y years back now... )

No, now it has become a challenge for me (to myself to tackle my memory) - But I am afraid to say I still cannot remember

forget it, Sakura wrote:

No, now it has become a challenge for me (to myself to tackle my memory) - But I am afraid to say I still cannot remember :(