Rose Color Meanings You Need To Know Before Valentine’s Day

by John Griffith Feb 7, 2023 @ 08:26

Roses are red, violets are blue – or are they? Actually, roses come in a ton of different colors from red, to pink, orange, blue, and even black. And those were just to name a few. These wonderful flowers come in a variety of colors and hues, both naturally and with a little help from flower dye. But roses aren’t just pretty to look at. Each color has a special meaning that expresses an emotion or desire of the giver to the receiver. This can be any emotion – from love to hate. So, before buying a beautiful bouquet of roses this Valentine’s Day, why not check out some of the most common rose color meanings. This way you can send a secret message to the receiver.

Roses come in a ton of different colors

Each color has a special meaning that expresses an emotion or desire

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The practice of sharing your true feeling through the language of flowers has been around for centuries. And it goes way beyond roses. But since roses are one of the most popular Valentine’s Day flower, you really want to make sure you know what you are saying with them. So, let’s see what are some of the most common colors and what they mean.

The practice of sharing your true feeling through flowers has been around for centuries

#Red – “I Love You”

Ah, red. An iconic rose color. Red roses are representative of romantic love. Their beautiful scarlet hue has been associated for centuries with love and affection. The love you feel about a partner and significant other. It’s one of the best choice for a Valentine’s Day bouquet.

Red roses are representative of romantic love

#Pink – “Thank You”

Pinks, like blush and fuschia, are often given to people you want to show appreciation to. They also show grace, gentleness, gratefulness, and happiness. This makes them a great gift for a friend, teacher, parent, sibling, and so on. In general, the lighter pink shades are meant to represent admiration and grace, while the darker shades – appreciation.

Pink roses are often given to people you want to show appreciation to

#Yellow – “I Cherish Your Friendship”

In rose color language, yellow is the color of friendship. Yellow roses can also signify new beginnings, as well as remembrance. However, when we are putting them in the context of Valentine’s Day, they represent warmness, positive energy, happiness. They are often gifted to cherished friends as a way of expressing your appreciation and platonic affection. This will surely brighten up their day.

In rose color language, yellow is the color of friendship

#Orange – “I Want To Be More Than Friends”

Orange and coral are fiery, passionate colors. Such colored roses express an underlying feeling of desire, excitement, fascination, and a new romantic crush. So, giving a bouquet of orange roses on Valentine’s Day helps you say “I really want you in my life”. Of course, in a more romantic type of way, not just as friends.

Orange and coral are fiery, passionate colors

#White – “Innocent Love”

The color white has always symbolized purity, innocence, and young love. That’s also a big reason why wedding dresses are traditionally white. Gifting a bouquet of white roses tells the recipient that you are devoted and loyal. They can also signify a new start, hope for a good future, and innocent love.

The color white has always symbolized purity, innocence, and young love

#Blue – “Mystery”

Blue roses aren’t naturally found in nature. Actually very little things in nature are truly blue. And since this color rose isn’t found naturally, it symbolizes mystery and intrigue. They are the perfect choice if you are playing secret admirer. Lighter blue roses symbolize (platonic) feelings and sensitivity, longing, and a tinge of sadness.

Blue roses aren’t naturally found in nature

#Black – “New Beginnings”

Black roses may be an unusual choice for Valentine’s Day, but they still hold a message. And a nice one at that. While the color may seem depressing to some, it’s actually a way to celebrate new beginnings. Black roses are associated with big changes or rebirth. And when paired with some red blooms, it’s a way to express undying love.

Black roses can seem like an unusual choice

These were some of the most common rose color meanings you needed to know before Valentine’s Day. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can pick the right colored rose to signal your true intentions to the receiver.

These were some of the most common rose color meanings

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.