Orange colored roses were hybridized in the late 20th century, after the yellow rose was discovered and mated with the popular red rose.

For some, the creation of this orange rose was a feat likened to the Alchemist's quest for the Golden Rose, that which symbolized completion of the Great Work. This Golden Rose was also the product of Popes, who on the fourth Sunday during Lent would ritually gild a white rose, an act depicting immortality through the Catholic promise of bodily resurrection upon Christ's return.

The hybridizers themselves, though proud, did not see their creation as the pinnacle of their art, but rather as testament to the fact that Nature could yet give the world new creations. The Orange Rose became symbolic of that enthusiasm engendered by the theories of Charles Darwin, which promised an ever evolving universe. With this vibrant color the Rose had announced its willingness to reveal new hues, fragrances, and blooms with which to bless Creation.

Strewing rose petals along your lover's path is a tradition seen even in modern times, as many a wedding has a flower girl to scatter petals down the isle before the bride begins her nuptial journey. Additionally the tradition of Hoodoo, which informs many magical practices in Faery Tradition, utilizes what is referred to as 'foot trafficking,' the act of laying magic objects and powders in the path of one's target. The orange rose, dried and powdered, may be sprinkled where the object of your desire is likely to step upon it, and thereafter absorb the power of your spell. Simply crush the dried rose petals into a powder with a mortar and pestle, stirring clockwise, imagining the two of you united in a kiss or other state of intimacy, while passionately calling his or her name.