The Meaning of Roses

Roses are the most popular of all flowers, but did you know that each color of rose has its own meaning? And when combined in an arrangement, several types of roses can convey an entire message.

This tradition dates back to Victorian times, when rose bouquets were given to convey different romantic messages throughout all stages of courtship. Use this list to send your love interest a romantic message at any stage of the dating game.

Red Rose - “I love you”
White Rose - “You’re heavenly,” “I’m worthy of you,” secrecy
Red and White Rose together - Unity
Pink Rose - Grace, Gentility
Yellow Rose - Joy, Gladness, Friendship
Coral/Orange Rose - Enthusiasm, Desire
Burgundy Rose - “Unconscious Beauty”
Pale colored Rose - Friendship
Rosebuds - “You are young and beautiful”
Red Rosebuds - “Pure and Lovely”
White Rosebuds - “Too Young to Love”
Moss Rosebuds - Confessions of Love
Withered White Rose - “You made no impression”
Hybrid Tea Rose - “I’ll remember you always”
Sweetheart Rose - “You are my sweetheart”
Single rose in full bloom - “I love you” or “I love you still”
Bouquet of Roses in full bloom - Gratitude
Two Roses wired together - an engagement or coming marriage
Any type of rose sent every month - “Beauty Ever New”

Happy Valentine’s Day!