Monday, August 16, 2010

Symbolism of Roses

The rose is a flower that is steeped in tradition. Roses are the ultimate flower for expression of emotion or feeling. Roses can convey different meanings, if the person receiving them knows the symbolism attached to the various colours of roses. There are many elements, such as the type of rose and number of stems, which can carry as much significance as the colour...

 
Red - Love, Romance

Dark Red - Unconscious beauty

Pink - Grace, Elegance, Happiness, Appreciation

Light pink - Sympathy, Friendship

Dark Pink - Appreciation, Thankfulness

Yellow - Joy, Friendship, Platonic Love

Yellow with red tips - Friendship, falling in love

White - Innocence, Purity, Youth

Orange - Fascination, Desire, Pride, Celebration

Peach - Sincerity, Gratitude

Lavender, Lilac - Love at first sight, Enchantment

Burgundy - Beauty

Green - Calm

Coral - Desire

Purple - Majestic Glory, Protection

Black - Death, Farewell (There are no true black or blue roses,they are artifically created)

Blue - Impossible, Unattainable, Mystery

Red and White - Two colours; Passionate Purity, Unity

Red Rosebud - Symbol of Purity and Loveliness

White Rosebud - Girlhood, Youth

Thornless Rose - Love at First Sight

Single Rose - Simplicity, Utmost Devotion

Two Roses - An engagement or coming marriage

Six Roses - A need to be Loved or Cherished

Eleven Roses - True and Deep Love

Twelve Roses - Love and Appreciation

Thirteen Roses - Secret Admirer


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