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Roses Have Meanings - Colors of Roses by MyFlorist in McLean VA A Rose by Any Other Color... Could Mean Something Else!

Having roses delivered to someone usually means you want to make them happy. You are sending a message that they are important to you. But the colors of the roses you choose may have a deeper meaning.

Red

Love
Beauty
Courage
Respect

      

Red roses are given to those who you want to show love and passion, people who you have great respect for, and those who have shown great courage.

The quantity can also have a special meaning. A single red rose shows love, a dozen shows gratitude, twenty-five shows congratulations and fifty show unconditional love. Two red roses tied together symbolizes an engagement.

Yellow Roses

Friendship
Joy
Happiness
Delight
Promise of a New Beginning
Welcome Back

      
Yellow roses express joy, gladness, and friendship. They are given to new mothers, newlyweds, and graduates. They're also used as a reminder to a loved one to show that you care.

Pink Roses / Peach Roses

Appreciation
Thank You
Grace
Perfect Happiness
Admiration
Sympathy
Gratitude

      

Pink roses are given to those whom you want to show thankfulness, admiration, and happiness.

White Roses

Purity
Innocence
Charm
Secrecy
Reverence
Loveliness

 

  
White roses are given to those who are innocent, reverent, and pure. They are very commonly used in weddings. They can also be given as a sign of secrecy.

Purple Roses / Lavender Roses

Love at First Sight
Enchantment

 

  
Lavender roses show that you have fallen in love with someone from the moment you saw them. It also can be given to those who you feel are very unique, and those who you feel are enchanting.