6 Rose Colors and Their Meanings
While no woman would turn down a
dozen red roses, find out the other messages you can send by giving a different
color or blending the colors in your bouquet.
Red: Love and Romance
One of the most universal of all
symbols, the red rose represents true love. It has also appeared throughout
history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.
Yellow: Friendship, Joy, Get Well
Throughout history, yellow has been
closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering
people up. Yellow roses send a message of appreciation and platonic love
without the romantic subtext of other colors. The color represents feelings of
joy and delight.
Pink: Love, Gratitude, Appreciation
Pink carries with it the connotation
of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance.
Dark pink roses are symbolic of
gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks.
Light pink roses are associated with
gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.
White: Purity, Innocence, Sympathy,
Spirituality
Early tradition used white roses as
a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of
the red rose. Also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional
wedding flower. In this sense, white represents unity, virtue, and the pureness
of a new love. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which
makes them a fitting memorial for a departed loved one.
Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm and
Passion
A literal mixture of yellow and red,
orange roses were seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow
roses and love represented by red roses. They can be an expression of fascination,
or a gift to say 'I'm proud of you.'
Lavender: Enchantment, Majesty, Love
at First Sight
The color purple has a traditional
association with royalty. In this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an
air of regal majesty and splendor.
