The Meaning of Roses

Red Rose

* Usually use to convey deep emotions

* Expression of Love & Romance

* Also convey respect, admiration or devotion

Deep red rose convey heartfelt regret and sorrow or unconscious beauty

Pink Rose

* Usually use to convey gentle emotions - admiration, joy & gratitude

* Also representing elegence & grace

* Expression of Love, Gratitude & Appreciation

* Light pink rose blooms convey sweetness, innocence & expression of sympathy

* Deep pink rose blooms convey deep gratitude & appreciation

White Rose

* Usually associated with new beginnings

* Convey sympanthy or humility

* Expression of Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Remembrance & Spirituality

* In bridal rose, white roses represents unity, virtue & pureness of a new love

*Also associated with honor & reverence

Yellow Rose

* Evoke sunny feeling of joy, warmth & welcome

* Symbolize friendship & caring

*Indicates platonic emotions

* Expression of Friendship, Joy, Exuberance & Get Well

Orange Rose

* Signifies Passion & Energy

* Convey intense desire, pride & fervor

* Also convey sense of facination

* Expression of Desire, Enthusiasm & Passion

* Seen as the bridge between friendship (yellow roses) & love (red roses)

Lavender Rose

* Conveys enchantment & express "love at first sight"

* Expression of Enchantment, Majesty & Love at First Sight

* Darker shades of lavender roses convey sense of regal majesty & splendor

* Also express fascination & adoration

Green Rose

* Color of harmony, of opulence, of fertility

* Indicate peace & tranquility

* White rose with shades of green symbolize best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for recovery of good health

Blue Rose

* Represent the unattainable or mysterious

* embody desire for the unattainable

Black Rose

* Known as color of death & farewell

* Convey the death of feeling or idea