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