Classic "I messed up" gift

I believe the answer is:

roses

(Other definitions for roses that I've seen before include "Occupants of bed" , "''They are not long, the days of wine and ...'' (Dowson)" , "Flowers, usually red, pink, white or yellow" , "Thorny plants" , "Blooms" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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