Flowers mean different things to different people, but throughout history special meaning has been ascribed to specific flowers. Roses are universally a symbol of love, but did you know individual Rose colors have meanings of their own? These are the meanings of colored Roses according to Wikipedia:

  • Red Rose – True love
  • Blue Rose- Mystery, attaining the impossible, love at first sight
  • White Rose- Silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility
  • Dried white Rose- Sorrow
  • Black Rose- Death, hatred, farewell, rejuvenation or rebirth
  • Yellow Rose- Friendship, jealousy, infidelity, apology, a broken heart, intense emotion, undying love, extreme betrayal
  • Pink Rose- Grace
  • Dark pink Rose- Gratitude
  • Light pink Rose- Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
  • Burgundy Rose- Unconscious beauty
  • Coral or orange Rose- Desire, passion
  • Lavender or violet Rose- Love at first sight
  • Red and white Roses together- United
  • Red and yellow Roses together- Joy, happiness and excitement
  • Thornless Rose- Love at first sight