Rose Color Meanings and Significance







About the Rose Colors

Not all roses are equal. Sure, all are beautiful and nice to look at - but there is a significance behind each rose color and a meaning, be sure not to send the wrong colored roses at the wrong time!

Red Roses

This classic color is also the most popular and symbolizes love, passion, and romance between lovers.

White Roses

This color represents purity and humility - often uses in bridal bouquets and also as a sympathy color for funeral arrangements.

Pink Roses

Appropriate for mothers and friends, this color portrays admiration, gentleness, grace, joy, and sweetness.

Yellow Roses

This color represents friendship and happiness and is sometimes given as an apology after a misunderstanding.

Orange Roses

This color represents vibrancy, energy, and new beginnings such as a new venture, relationship, or business. They are also used for celebration or showing congratulations.

Purple Roses

This color represents magic, enchantment, or love at first sight...appropriate as an alternative to a red rose for your significant other.

Peach Roses

This color is used for many purposes including friendship, gratitude, thanks, and sympathy for someone sick.

Blue Roses

These are created artificially and represent mystery and desire - or in Kentucky they can only mean one thing....go Wildcats!

Yellow and red rose

These are bred with mixed colors and portray friendship that has turned into something more special.

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