The Meaning of Roses

I love getting flowers at anytime of the year, but they are so much more on Valentine's Day. Which is a shame, but nonetheless it is still wonderful when they arrive and you feel very special

I know people get lot's of different flowers, but I love roses, and thought it might be nice to know what they mean

The Rose

From time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roses. If we juggle the letters of the word ROSE we get EROS, who is the God of Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers around the world. The colour red is associated with strong emotions and below are listed sentiments expressed by different hues of rose:-

Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness

Orange -- Fascination

Pink (Dark) -- Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration

Red -- Love, Respect and Courage

Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness

Deep Red -- Beauty and Passion

White -- Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility & True Love

Yellow -- Joy, Friendship, Jealousy, Hope and Freedom,

Black -- Farewell

Red/White -- Unity or Engagement

Yellow/Orange -- Passionate Thoughts

Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy

Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness

Yellow/Red -- Congratulations

Rosebud -- Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of Love

White Rosebud -- Girlhood

One Dozen Red Roses -- "I Love You"

Red Rosebud -- Purity and Loveliness

Single Red Rose in Full Bloom -- "I Love You"

Tea Roses -- "I'll Remember Always"

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