Rose Colors and Their Meanings

A rose is a rose is a rose, right? That is, unless you send the wrong color rose to the wrong person. To the unsuspecting buyer all roses seem beautiful and smell sweet. But each color rose has a specific meaning which conveys a message to the recipient of the flowers. Learn how to say everything from "I love you deeply" to "we're true friends" all with a simple bouquet of roses.

Red Roses

The red rose is the classic symbol of romantic love. Even poets recognize its timelessness, such as Robert Burns' poem "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose". The red rose also symbolizes beauty and perfection. If you want to tell your special someone "I love you, you're perfect" gift them with a lush bouquet of red roses.

Whte Roses

White is traditionally a color of purity and innocence. White roses can be sent to indicate platonic love, or they can be mixed with red roses to indicate romantic and friendly love. Because white roses carry the meaning of purity they are often a favorite flower for weddings. White roses can also carry the meaning of remembrance, and thus are a suitable flower bouquet to send to someone mourning the loss of a loved one.

Yellow Roses

The yellow rose, like the sunshine it mimics, represents joy, warmth, and true friendship. Yellow roses can also be sent as a sign of sympathy. It's interesting to note that yellow roses actually symbolized jealousy in Victorian times; the meaning has certainly changed over the centuries. If you want to tell your best friend that they bring you joy and you're there with them in spirit, send a bright bouquet of yellow roses.

Pink Roses

With a bouquet of pink roses you can show your true admiration and appreciation for someone. Pink roses symbolize grace, elegance, and sweetness. The pink rose is actually one of the oldest varieties, and most wild roses are pink as well. If you want to say "thank you" to someone special, send a sweet and delicate bouquet of pink roses.

Orange Roses

An orange rose is the epitome of passion, desire and energy. Coral colored roses are also included in this color category. A bouquet of orange roses is a visually striking gift, and tells the recipient that your feelings for them are very strong. When mixed with red roses you can send a strong bouquet that says "I love you passionately and desire you above all others". What woman (or man) would be able to resist?

Lavender Roses

Have you ever looked across a crowded room only to see one person, who suddenly becomes your whole world? If you believe in love at first sight, then the lavender rose is for you. Lavender symbolizes enchantment and fantasy, and is the perfect choice to send to someone to let them know "I fell in love with you the moment I saw you".

Now that you are armed with a wealth of knowledge about the meanings of various rose colors you can buy a bouquet for both your mother and your wife with confidence. Go forth and buy with confidence, knowing that you aren't accidentally telling your secretary "I loved you at first sight". Oops!
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Leslie White is with Flower-Finds.com, a floral site that provides their customers a full selection of delivered flowers and related items from multiple stores. Customers have a very large choice of arrangements and price comparison options.

Leslie White is a hobbyist on the subject of flowers and their various meanings. She is a writer for http://www.flower-finds.com

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