Expressing Emotion With Roses: The Meaning Behind Each Color

If you are thinking about getting roses for someone for Valentine's Day, you might want to think about the color of the roses you're thinking about gifting them.

Roses aren't just beautiful flowers; their colors have meaning, so depending on what you want to say to the recipient, you might consider the color of the roses you are planning to give.

RED ROSES SAY I LOVE YOU

According to an online article, Red roses symbolize everything that makes up a true love story. They represent desire, true love, romance, and passion. If you want someone to know that you 'love' them, this might be the choice to go for.

ORANGE ROSES

While you can gift someone any color of rose, perhaps it's their amazing enthusiastic personality that makes you have such strong feelings for them. Orange, salmon, or coral-colored roses represent desire, fascination, energy, and enthusiasm. This color would be to offer someone if you wanted to say "I'm so proud of you," or "Congratulations on the new job."

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If you are in the early stages of dating someone, or maybe you want to give roses to a friend of yours, then yellow is the color to give. Yellow represents joy and friendship. They are cheerful and happy and would bring joy to anyone who gets lucky enough to receive them. Note: If you want to say I love you, though; this would NOT be the right choice unless they are your recipient's favorite flower. Favorites trump colors, in my opinion.

PINK ROSES

Pink roses are for those who you want to recognize as your sweetheart. Young couples may like pink rather than red in a new fresh relationship. They define sweetness, elegance, and feminity. Hot pink roses represent gratitude and recognition. Light pink is associated with grace and gentleness.

WHITE ROSES

White can have a lot of meaning. White represents purity. White represents new beginnings, innocence, and youthfulness. They can be a great choice for wedding boutiques or romantic proposals.

BLACK ROSES

Black roses are mysterious, aren't they? They can represent courage. They can mean you are turning over a new leaf. You are hopeful and confident for a new future. If you know someone coming out of a bad situation and hopeful for a bright and happy future, this beautiful flower might be just right for your Valentine.