Roses are perhaps the most popular flower in the world, beloved for it’s shape, fragrance and variety of colors from deepest black-red to purest white. Traditionally these roses have been imbued with meaning – a way to send a secret or subtle message from the giver to the receiver. Here is a list of the most popular rose colors to help you choose just the right one!
Red:
Red roses are commonly used to signify Love and Romance. Besides red roses are also used as a symbol of perfection and beauty. Nowadays, red roses are considered to be the Lover’s rose and it is believed that they are used to say ‘I Love you’. Red roses also show courage, passion and respect. So, you can give red roses as a perfect gift for your sweetheart on a romantic occasion, but they are also perfect for your daughter on the opening night of her play to boost her courage!
White:
White roses are associated with purity and innocence. They also signify reverence, humility and secrecy. White rose is also called Bridal rose and is a traditional wedding flower.
Pink:
Pink roses are symbol of appreciation, admiration, joy, and happiness. Each shade of pink has its own meaning. Dark pink rose symbolize gratitude and appreciation and is considered a wonderful way to say ‘Thank you‘. Light pink indicates gentleness, admiration and used to express sympathy.
Yellow:
Yellow is the color of the sun and yellow color roses signify delight, warmness, joy, happiness and friendship. These lovely roses are the perfect gift to give someone to make his/her day or lift their spirits. Yellow roses with red tips convey friendship and falling in love.
Orange:
Orange roses are used to express desire and enthusiasm. If you are giving a bouquet of orange roses to a romantic interest you are indicating that you would like the relationship to move to the next level.
Peach:
Peach roses express gratitude, appreciation, admiration or sympathy. They can also convey sociability and friendship and send the message “Let’s get together”. A pale peach rose symbolizes modesty.
Lavender or Lilac:
Lavender roses are ideal symbol of enchantment. Though Lavender is believed to use to express love at first sight, any thorn-less rose can also mean love at first sight.
Coral:
Coral roses symbolize desire and passion.
New meanings arise when you combine two rose colors. Here are just a few examples:
- Red and Yellow Roses
Expresses happiness and celebration - Red and White Roses
Symbolizes unity or an engagement - White and Yellow Roses
Symbolizes harmony
A bouquet of blooming roses in any color conveys gratitude and symbolizes beauty and perfection. Or you can opt for sending a message with a single rose.
- Single Red Rose
“I love you” - Single Rose In Any Color
“Thank you” - Two Roses Entwined
“Marry me” - A Thornless Rose
“It was love at first sight” - Tea Roses
“I’ll always remember you” - A Rosebud In Any Color
Symbolizes youth and beauty
These traditions are fun to use when giving flowers, but don’t get too worried about the meanings – send whatever you find beautiful and don’t forget to include a card – your meaning will be made crystal clear!
