Contrary within itself. A timeless symbol of infinite love and everlasting beauty, dying. Colour eventually fades to black and white around edges- good/bad?
As much as some may think this is not all that beautiful if you look at it metaphorically, it is about life. We have our moments of beauty and strength and then we fade out. A horticulturalist would look at this like a plant that needs fertilization and some help from possible bug infestation.