Rose Color Symbolism

Rose Color Symbolism dates back to before the 15th century. They estimate that roses have been around for 35 million years!

Meaning Of The Rose

While roses are well known to represent love, beauty and romance, they have some symbolisms you may not have heard of.

Roses were an ancient form of the modern day "Do Not Disturb" sign. A rose was placed on the door when secrecy was required.

Roses and rose water were used as legal tender by people of royalty. Only the rich people had access to roses.

Meaning Of Different Color Rose

The data shown here is the most commonly accepted meaning of rose colors at the time of writing. It may change in the future.

Red Rose Meaning

Red roses universally symbolise love, passion and romance.
Dark red or burgandy colored roses symbolises beauty.
Red Rosebuds are symbols of loveliness.

Meaning Of Pink Rose

Pink roses stand for admiration and appreciation.
Light pink roses represent gentle feelings of love.
The darker pink the rose the more strong the feeling.

Meaning Of Yellow Rose

Yellow roses stand for friendship.
Yellow with red tips can mean the person is falling in love.
Some say the yellow rose means jealousy. I prefer to think of it as a warm loving gesture to send roses and that they mean joy.

Meaning Of The White Rose

White roses stand for purity and innocence.
White roses is also a symbol of honor, I am worthy of you.
White rosebuds stand for young innocence.

Orange Rose Color Meaning

Orange roses symbolise passion and desire.
Orange roses often symbolise excitement and enthusiasm.
Orange colored roses emit a warm loving feeling.

Purple Rose Color Symbolism

Purple roses are a symbol of enchantment.
Softly colored, purple roses respresent love at first sight.
Purple roses are a great choice to send for Valentine's Day.

The Meaning Of Rose Colors Combined

A red rose arranged with a white rose symbolises unity and togetherness.

Red and yellow roses arranged together means happiness and excitement.

Other Flowers Have Meanings Too

Roses are the typical flower to send for Valentines' Day and Mothers' Day, but there are other flowers and greenery that can send a message.
Flower meanings is a page that describes some common flowers and greenery and what they mean. Ivy while not typical in an arrangement of roses should be used as it means fidelity. While you are proclaiming your love with red rose color symbolism, you might as well take it a notch further and proclaim your fidelity by adding a touch of ivy!

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Roses have been used
to symbolise love
and passion for ages.
But the tradition of
color symbolism doesn't
stop there.
There is also
symbolism attached to
how many roses
are sent!

Single Rose

Is used as
a matter of fact
type message.
It means:
I love you.

One Dozen Roses

Twelve roses means
I truly love
and care about you.

Two Dozen Roses

It represents excess.
But be careful
sending two dozen
can raise questions!

Petite Roses

Known as
sweetheart roses
they are perfect
for budding romances.

Is your sweetheart
allergic to flowers?

Try sending
a gift basket
instead.

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