It’s a simple stereotype that everyone likes to receive roses at some point in their life.
But did you know that the color of roses has different meanings?
There are even meanings for how many roses you receive!
Red Roses
Red roses, in general, mean beauty, love, passion, and respect.
Dark red roses/burgundy roses mean unconscious beauty.
A single red rose means: ‘I love you.’
Red rosebuds mean loveliness and purity.
To be given red and white roses together means unity.
White Roses
White roses mean purity, innocence, secrecy, and worthiness.
White roses at a wedding mean happy love.
White rosebuds symbolize girlhood.
Yellow Roses
Yellow roses mean care, delight, friendship, joy, and new beginnings.
A yellow rose with a red tip means: “I’m falling in love with you.”
Yellow and red roses mean happy feelings.
Other Color Roses
Light pink roses mean admiration, appreciation, gentleness, joy, and sympathy.
A dark pink rose means: “Thank you.”
Peach roses mean: “Let’s get together” and modesty.
Coral roses mean desire.
Lavender roses mean enchantment and “Love at first sight.”
An orange rose means: desire and enthusiasm.
Blue roses mean the unattainable.
Black roses mean death and farewell.
What Amount of Roses Should you Give?
Generally, to be given a single rose of any color means that someone is thankful to have you in their life.
If these roses are thorn-less, this means the giver has fallen in love with you the first time they saw you.
Two roses entwined together are a sign that the giver would like to marry you.
A bunch of six roses signifies a need to be or feel loved.
A bunch of eleven roses is a symbol that you are well and truly loved by the giver.
To be given a bouquet of thirteen roses means that you have a secret admirer.
