Sunday, January 28, 2007

Roses - Meaning of Color


Read on for explanations of the meaning of color in roses


Red: love and respect.
Yellow: joy.
White roses: innocence, purity, secrecy. joy. innocence, purity, secrecy.
Red and white roses together, or white roses with red edges: unity.Pink: grace.
Deep pink: gratitude and appreciation.
Light pink: sympathy.
Coral or orange roses: desire.


Deep burgundy: “unconscious beauty.”
Pale colors: friendship.
Rosebuds symbolize beauty, youth and innocence.
Red rosebuds: purity.


White rosebuds: girlhood or chaste innocence.
Moss rosebud: confessions of love.
A single rose: simplicity.
Withered white roses: fleeting beauty.


Two roses taped or wired together to form a single stem symbolize an engagement or coming marriage.
A full blown rose placed over two buds: secrecy.
Leaves: symbol of hope.

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