Roses And Their Color Meaning
Roses may be the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but they are definitely well received any day of the year. Buyer beware before you buy roses, know what message you are sending in the color. Men as well as women, express that they love to get flowers and floral gifts. Remember color talks! Although it is a common acceptance that all roses convey warmth and affection, the person receiving them may know and understand the meaning of roses colors and the symbolic message conveyed. It would be nice to assure that you are communicating the right message to that special person sharing a special language between the two of you.
The color of a rose can certainly be interpreted than the thought you intended. To ensure that your love (or friend) understands what the roses you are sending mean, follow the guide below so you can be sure of no misinterpreted gestures.
Orange - enthusiasm, desire and fascination
Lavender - love at first sight
Coral - desire
Pale Peach - modesty
Peach - appreciation, closing of the deal, lets get together, sincerity
Red and Yellow - jovial and happy feelings
Red and White - given together these signify unity
Yellow with Red Tip - friendship, falling in love
Yellow - Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, promise of a new beginning, welcome back, remember me, jealousy
Light Pink - admiration, sympathy, gentleness, grace, gladness, joy, sweetness
Dark Pink - appreciation, gratitude, thank-you
Pink - appreciation, thank-you, grace, perfect happiness, admiration, gentleness, please believe me
White (Bridal) - happy love
White - purity, innocence, silence, secrecy, reverance,humilty, youthfulness, I am worthy of you, Heavenly
Deep Burgundy - unconscious beauty
Red (single) - I love you
Red Dark - unconscious beauty
Red - love, beauty, courage and respect, romantic love, congratulations, I love you, job well done, sincere love, respect, courage and passion
Single in any Color - simplicity, gratitude
Red Rosebud - symbolic of purity and loveliness
White Rosebud - symbolic of girlhood
Thornless Rose - love at first sight
There is also significance and meaning to the number of roses you send which is interesting also to note.
1 Rose - Love at first sight!
2 Roses - Mutual feelings
3 Roses - I Love You!
7 Roses - I'm infatuated with you
9 Roses - Together as long as we live
10 Roses - You're Perfect!
11 Roses - You're my treasured one
12 Roses - Be my steady
13 Roses - Forever friends
15 Roses - I'm really sorry
20 Roses - I'm sincere towards you
21 Roses - I'm committed to you
36 Roses - I'll remember our romantic moments
40 Roses - My love is genuine
99 Roses - I'll love you till the day I die
100 Roses - I'm totally devoted to you
101 Roses - You're my one and only
108 Roses - Will you marry me?
999 Roses - My love will last till the end of time
Leaves - In general they are a symbol of hope
Rose talk is the language and trend setting is the game. It does not matter whether you are shy, trying to convey a suttle message or shouting it from the stems, saying it with a rose sends a special message. These "body language" blooms are the most popular of all cut flowers and nothing quite says it like a rose. Regardless of color, number or stage of growth, rose that are sent every month conveys "beauty ever new." Regardless if your rose recipient is not familiar with the shades meaning or number of, one message shouts out loud and clear. The person that sends roses is a romantic and is saying something very special!
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