The Meaning of Roses

Many men want to say something with fresh flowers. Seventy five percent of men say they would love to get fresh cut flowers and most women love floral gifts as well.

Do you know that colors talk? Yes, Color Talks!. Although it is commonly accepted 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 insure that you are communicating the right message to that special personal.

Roses can be appropriate for any occasion, for friend or lover, client or employee. Below you will find a list of roses arranged by color to help you select the perfect rose for every occasion.

Red Roses 

The red rose symbolizes love in its truest and most passionate form, also courage, congratulations, respect, beauty and unity and are the most popular of all .

• True red is the Lover's rose.
• Amaranth red means long-standing desire.
• Cardinal red means sublime desire.
• Carmine means false desire (not true desire).
• Fiery red means flames of passion.

Red roses are most appropriate for Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries and love affairs.

Pink and Hot Pink Roses

Pink roses represent gentility, grace and perfect happiness, style and poetic romance but are combined with fun and light-heartedness. It is the rose of sweet thoughts and thank you.

• Pink roses also signify gratitude, sympathy and appreciation.
• Dark or Hot Pink stand for thank you, appreciation and gratitude.
• Light pink roses convey admiration, sympathy, gentleness, grace gladness, joy, friendship and sweetness.
• The combination of red roses and pink roses stands for strong romance and passion.
• Dark or Hot Pink pink roses are symbolic of thankfulness while pale pink roses are a symbol of joy and grace.

Send pink roses for Valentine's, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries and when you want someone to believe in what you are saying.

Roses Yellow

A yellow rose represents strong feelings of friendship, joy and happiness, but were once used to convey jealousy. Friendship is the main meaning of the yellow rose but it also signifies familiar love and domestic happiness.

• Yellow rose also symbolizes fun and freedom.
• The yellow rose is used to embrace a new beginning, apologize or express sympathy.
• Yellow roses are appropriate for marking the beginning of a new life together or for starting all over again.
• A Yellow Rose with Red tips indicates friendship falling in love.B
• Both yellow and white roses together can signify of the most innocent of jealousies....

Send a yellow rose on Easter, Mother's Day, Administrative Professionals Day, Birthdays and just because.
 
Roses Orange

Sending orange roses represent desire and enthusiasm. The time to send this color is around Halloween, Thanksgiving or anytime during summer or fall. An orange rose mixed with peach can be the perfect statement to show your eagerness for an upcoming meeting.
 
Roses White

The white rose is one that represents purity and innocence, charm and secrecy, as well as heaven and pure love. Also signify unity, loyalty, reverence, humility, love stronger than death, sincerity, silence as well as, youthfulness.

• Sometimes called the "flower of light", the white rose also means spiritual love and anticipation of happiness.
• White roses can also be used to highlight the message of the other rose colors.
• White (bridal) roses symbolize a happy love.
• White roses can be mixed with virtually any other color to convey the desired meaning and create a stunning arrangement.

White roses are perfect for sympathy occassions. First Communion, Anniversaries, Christmas or Weddings.

Roses Peach

Peach roses are appropriate for the close of a deal, or the desire to get together. Also signify desire, anticipation, sincere appreciation and optimism for the future. Pale peach roses are a symbol of modesty.
Send peach roses on Birthdays or any time you would like to make a unique statement.

Mixed Roses

A bouquet of mixed roses says "you are everthing to me" or " you are so many things". Send a bouquet of mixed roses anytime, to enjoy all year around, on Birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving or just because.

Bicolor Roses

Bicolor roses can signify a mixture of feelings; from friendship and falling in love, to cheer and happy feelings. A bi-colored roses is perfect for Weddings, Anniversaries, Easter, Thanksgiving, Birthdays, or just because.

 
And quantities......

A single rose stands for simplicity and means you are the only one. In full bloom, it means "I Love You" or "I Love You Still". It can also symbolize love at first sight. Two roses taped or wired together to form a singles stem represent a commitment, feeling that the bond between the two of you is inseparable and nothing can come between you.

• Six roses mean I miss you.
• Seven roses signify infatuation.
• A dozen roses mean "I am sorry".
• Twenty-five roses mean congratulations.
• Fifty roses mean unconditional love.
• A full rose placed over two buds signify secrecy and a crown made of roses stands for rewards or virtue.