Roses

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
Green	Peace, Spiritual Rejuvenation, Calm, and Fertility
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
* These roses do not actually exist in nature. They are created artificially.