Roses come in a wide range of colors. Each different color has a different meaning, or significance. It sends a silent, yet extremely important message from the sender to receiver.
Who originally defined the rose color meanings? We don’t know. But, you should make sure you are sending the right message when you select roses for someone. Otherwise, he or she will get the wrong message!
Red | Love, beauty, courage and respect |
White | Purity and innocence, silence or secrecy, also reverence and humility |
Pink | Appreciation,”Thank you”, grace, perfect happiness, and admiration |
Dark Pink | Appreciation, gratitude |
Light Pink | admiration, sympathy |
Yellow | Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, the promise of a new beginning |
Orange | Desire, and enthusiasm |
Red and White | Given together, these signify unity. |
Red Rosebud | A symbol of purity and loveliness |
White Rosebud | Symbolic of girlhood |
Thornless Rose | Signifies “Love at first sight”. |