The Jackson-Perkins catalog describes their roses as stunning, striking, luscious, fragrant, elegant, graceful, dramatic, captivating, fabulous, vibrant, exceptional, long-lasting, delightful and irresistible. These words could equally be applied to Jesus.

The roses are the stunning centerpiece of the garden: the pink ones remind us of His softness and gentleness; the white ones bring to mind His purity and elegance; and the red roses remind us of His unfailing love for us. Our perfect rose, "crucified in weakness" (2 Cor 13:4 NIV), without spot or blemish, was jeered at, mocked, beaten, flogged and tortured. He loves us that much.