The Meaning of Rose Colors

The symbolism of rose colors is steeped in tradition. Roses inspired people over thousands of years to develop a
language of color. 

When you choose a color, variety or number of roses for someone, you are personalizing your gift with deeper
sentiment. 

Rose colors may have very a different meaning from what you intend. Use our guide to help communicate your
feelings.
Red
Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love, Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere
Love, Respect, Courage & Passion

Red (Dark) Unconscious beauty

Red (Single) "I Love You"

Deep Burgundy Unconscious Beauty

White
Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness, 
"I am worthy of you", Heavenly

White (Bridal) Happy love

Pink
Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me"

Dark Pink Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You"

Light Pink
Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness

Yellow
Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me,  Jealousy, 
"I care"

Yellow with Red Tip Friendship, Falling in Love

Orange Desire, Enthusiasm

Red and White Given together, these signify unity

Red and Yellow Jovial and Happy Feelings

Peach Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude

Pale Peach Modesty

Coral Desire

Lavender Love at first sight, Enchantment

Orange Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination

Black * Death, Farewell

Blue * The unattainable, the impossible

Single - any color Simplicity, Gratitude

Red Rosebud Symbolic of purity and loveliness

White Rosebud Symbolic of girlhood

Thorn-less Rose "Love at first sight"

Roses by the Numbers

 A single rose of any color depicts utmost devotion

 Two roses entwined together communicate "Marry me"
  Six Roses signify a need to be loved or cherished
 Eleven roses assure the recipient they are truly and deeply loved
 Thirteen roses indicate a secret admirer

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rose color meanings

While every flower has a wonderful story to tell, the rose
stands alone in its abundant history and color meaning. So
much so that we couldn’t resist giving it a little preferential
treatment and dedicating a separate space to its rich
symbolism.

Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without

words, roses have long been a symbol of confidentiality -
the Latin expression sub rosa (literally "under the rose")
means something told in secret.

Regardless of color, their unique beauty and subtle

fragrance convey a message guaranteed to elicit delight
from the recipient and envy from others. If you’re looking
for a way to add a little extra sentiment to your silent
message of affection, we’ve put together a list of the
meanings associated with the different colors of roses.

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red
There’s nothing secret about the red rose’s symbolism of love. Valentine’s Day would hardly exist without this
bold and dramatic bloom. The ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion, the red rose also
conveys respect and the creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is
known universally as the lover’s rose. 

white
Representing, humility, purity and innocence, the white rose - often referred to as the bridal rose - is
associated with young love. In Scotland, when the white rosebloomed in autumn, it was seen as a token of
early marriage. Also symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty and says "I am worthy of
you."

yellow
While in Victorian times, the yellow rose symbolized jealousy, today it represents friendship, joy and caring. A
bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness and affection. 

pink
Symbolizing gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement, the pink rose also carries additional meanings
depending on its hue. A deep pink conveys gratitude and appreciation, while pale shades connote grace and
gentleness, admiration and happiness. 
 orange
With their warm, vibrant tones, orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire. If you’re looking for a way to
express admiration and attraction - with an underlying message of passion and excitement - then send a
bouquet filled with these fiery blooms. 

lilac & purple

Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding
cautiously, it’s not surprising that lilac and purple rosessend a message of love at first sight, A great Valentine
flower.

multi-colored roses
In some instances - usually when mixing red with another color rose - you can send additional messages with
your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness,
while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity. 

rose stem symbolism

WHAT'S IN A NUMBER?
As if choosing a specific rose color weren’t enough to
express your innermost thoughts, you can convey your
message through the number of stems or the type of rose
you select. For example, a bouquet of roses(representing
innocent love) says “you’re forever young and beautiful,”
while a thornless rose says “love at first sight,” and the
tea rose says “I’ll remember you always.” Refer to the list
below to find out how different numbers of stems can
represent different messages of love. 

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how many roses do I send?

On a first date, a single rose Give someone two Representing the couple and Whether it's a school crush
symbolises love at first sight. it can roses to represent your their shared love, a bouquet of or a more mature passion,
also be given in years to come to mutual love and three roses is  six roses symbolizes
say, "I still love you." 1 affection. 2 traditional one month infatuation. 6
anniversary gift. 3
     

To send the message “We’ll be Let them know that their A perfect dozen shouts "Be Tell someone that they'll
together forever,” send a bouquet of love is perfection with a mine!" 12 be your friend forever with
nine roses. 9 bouquet of ten roses. 10 a bouquet of thirteen
roses. 13
     

Need to let someone know that Send the message "my Twenty-one roses say, "I'm Two dozen roses shouts
you're sorry? Send them fifteen   feelings for you are truly   dedicated to you/" 21   "I'm yours!" 24
roses. 15 sincere" with a bouquet
 of twenty roses. 20

Send a message of congratulations
with twenty-five roses. 25
 
Three dozen says "I'm Forty roses says, "my love for To express a love that
head over heels in you is genuine." 40 knows no bounds, send a
love!" 36 bouquet that's equally as
limitless - filled with fifty (or
more) beautiful luxurious
    roses. 50

a few more tidbits of interest

Did you know that roses are not only native to the United States, but they are also our national floral emblem? Or
that June is National Rose Month? Or that the rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North
Dakota and the District of Columbia?

The beauty of this extraordinary bloom is matched only by its seemingly boundless history and legend. For example,
it’s said that Cleopatra once received her beloved Marc Antony in a room knee-deep in rose petals, and that the rose
was sacred in ancient times as it represented Aphrodite to the Greeks (and Venus to the Romans), symbolizing
beauty and love.

An old legend has it that originally all roses were white. One night, a nightingale saw a rose and fell deeply in love,
inspiring him to sing a song. (Before this, nightingales only chirped and croaked.)  When his passion overtook him,
he pressed himself against the flower, and when the thorns pierced his heart. Ever after, the rose was forever
colored red.
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Rose Color Meanings

Did you know that traditionally, different rose colors convey different meanings? Read this definitive
guide to rose color meanings to ensure that you always send the right flowers for the right occasion.

Red
The red rose tells your sweethear without a doubt, "I love you." A vibrant and dramatic color, it stands for romance and passion. It's
the perfect choice for your true love, the love of a lifetime or someone you want to get the message it's time to "get serious."

White
Tells your sweetheart that they're simply "heavenly," and is a great color for the romantic in your life! White roses also stand for
innocence, which makes it a perfect color choice for Dads to give daughters.

Red & White Together

By themselves these roses are gorgeous, but together, they symbolize unity. What a great surprise for the newlywed, loving partner
or to send to your parents to say, "Thanks for being such a great symbol of love through the years!"
Pink
Send deep pink roses and you're telling that someone special you appreciate their sense of grace, style and their gentle nature.
Send them light pink roses and you're saying, "I really admire you!"

Yellow
Could there be any other color but bright sunny yellow roses that symbolize friendship, affection and joy? Send your best friend a
bunch of these stunning blooms with a card that says, "You'll be my best friend forever!"

Coral or Orange
You caught their eye, they caught your eye. There's smoke, now there's a chance for fire. Send orange roses, the color of desire
and enthusiasm. Then, wait for passion to ignite.

Deep Burgundy
Beautiful doesn't even begin to compare to your sweetheart, but they're unaware of how stunning they truly are. Burgundy roses,
which mean "unconscious beauty", are the right choice for your shy sweetheart.

Red and Yellow Blends

Red and yellow roses together symbolize joy, happiness and excitement! Gather these gorgeous blooms into one dozen or buy a
single stem of each color and put in individual bud vases for a statement of love that your sweetheart will never forget!

Purple or Lavender
It's love at first sight with this unique rose color. The moment you saw your sweetheart, your heart skipped a beat. Send a gorgeous
array of lavender roses and tell your sweetheart once again, "I fall in love all over again every time I see you."
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