Things You'll Need:
- Different colored roses
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Step 1
Red is the color of love.Red roses are the ultimate "I love you" flower. It is the rose of lovers and symbolizes beauty and perfection. It conveys passion and expresses deep feelings.
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Step 2
Pink roses show admiration.Pink roses are more gentle than red ones. They symbolize grace, elegance and refinement. They can also mean joy and appreciation. Give your lover a pink rose to express admiration!
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Step 3
Sometimes roses show love stronger than death.White roses convey innocence and purity. They are often used to show new beginnings, like marriages. It can have an otherworldly feel and might also express honor and loyalty. Sometimes a white rose can be used to symbolize remembrance.
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Step 4
The meaning of yellow roses has changed over time.Yellow roses are the rose of true friendship and joy. In Victorian times, however, it symbolized jealousy. It is warm and can be given to show appreciation without having romantic connotations.
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Step 5
Orange roses convey passion.Orange roses symbolize passion and desire. Their bright color shows excitement. They are a cross between the yellow rose of friendship and the red rose of love. In addition, giving an orange rose can say, "I am proud of you."
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Step 6
The purple roses look mystical.Purple roses display enchantment. They symbolize love at first sight. The color purple also has a connotation of royalty, which many transfer over to the rose. It can be given as an alternative to the red rose to express love, particularly a pure love.
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Step 7
Blue roses do not occur naturally.Blue roses symbolize unattainable love, but there is still an undertone of hope. This hope can be for miracles, new possibilities, and winning someone's heart. It has long been an object of fascination and can be a very unique floral gift.
Comments
christianmom said
on 2/1/2009 I enjoyed this article. Roses are so beautiful, and now I know which ones to use for certain occasions.
motherNN said
on 1/11/2009 I hope I get roses for Valentine's day, any color! Wonderful article, made me smile :)
2besure said
on 1/3/2009 Thank you for sharing this.
lydiabily said
on 12/27/2008 This is a wonderful reference on the meaning of rose colors. Gorgeous photos, too!
sneedc said
on 12/23/2008 I love the coral ones; I don't believe I've seen blue ones. Good thing, I don't think my nerves could handle that kind of rejection! lol White ones are awesome, too, I use baby ones for my kids' boutiniers(sp)? when they were baptized.