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What do Different Colours of Roses Mean?

Roses are the ultimate flower for expression of emotion or feeling. As a gift, roses can convey different meanings if the person receiving them knows the symbolism attached to the various colours of roses. Over the years, the meanings behind the different colours of roses have evolved to cover many sentiments.

Therefore before ordering a bouquet of roses for delivery, or to interpret possible meaning behind the last bouquet of roses you received, read on to learn the meanings associated with many common colours of roses, and see what he is really saying ( That is if he does know what he is saying which is extremely unlikely.

Red is the most commonly given colour of roses. Red signifies love and passion. True red is the rose for lovers. Fiery red roses signify passion, Cardinal Red symbolizes desire. Fully bloomed red roses best convey the message “I still love you,” Red rose buds are a way to express love for the first time.

Yellow roses once meant jealousy. However, today the Yellow Rose signifies friendship, familiar love, and domestic happiness. Yellow roses can also be an appropriate sentiment to express sympathy.

Orange roses symbolize an expression of pride or amazement. Peach Roses symbolize appreciation and desire. Orange roses are appropriate for a graduate or to commemorate a promotion, Peach could express sincere appreciation for someone’s accomplishments.

Pink roses signify elegance, gentility, and poetic romance, without the seriousness signified by red. Pink roses are more light-hearted than red and can signify mere admiration or sweetness of thought. Light Pink Roses can signify both sympathy and friendship, Dark Pink is symbolic of appreciation and thankfulness. A mixture of pink and red roses signifies a romantic relationship.

White roses are sometimes called the “Flower Of Light” and are the bride’s roses. They symbolize unity, sincerity, loyalty, purity, and a love stronger than death.

White roses can be mixed with red to emphasize the meaning of love, White Rose Buds are an appropriate gift to a young girl from her father.

Purple roses represent majestic glory and can symbolize eternal love, While Lavender Or Lilac Roses signify love at first sight or the beginning of true feelings. Purple roses are appropriate for wedding anniversaries beyond 25 years and as memorial flowers for a lost spouse. Deep purple roses should be reserved for intimate situations.

Black roses are symbolic of death.

Many people view black roses as an omen, but they can signify change or rejuvenation on the horizon, as some rose buds appear black but then bloom into crimson red. The meaning of black roses may not be understood or well received as a gift, so you should avoid this colour if you are at all unsure of the recipient’s beliefs.  