The Meaning of Roses

Roses are red…and white, pink and yellow too! Although the red rose is a traditional representation of love and admiration, there are many different colors that each express different emotions or relationships. Roses aren’t just for lovers, they can also be for friends, co-workers, family members, or even to the grieving to express your affection or sympathy in a platonic way. 

Red

Means: Sincere, Love and Respect; Courage and Passion

Says: I Love You

Pink

Means: Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts. Conveys admiration and sympathy

Says: Thank You

Yellow

Means: Friendship, joy, gladness and freedom. The promise of a new beginning. 

Says: Have a Great Day or Congratulations 

White

Means: Spiritual love and purity. The rose of confessions. The bridal rose. 

Says: You Are Heavenly or I Miss You

Lavender

Means: Love at first sight and enchantment. Makes a special impression. 

Says: Love at First Sight

Orange

Means: Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm, and fascination. 
Says: You want to pursue a new relationship further. 

The number of Roses is also significant, from a simple I Love You to a Will You Marry Me. 

1 Rose-Love at first sight. 
2 Roses-Mutually in love with one another. 
3 Roses-I love you.
5 Roses-I love you very much. 
6 Roses-I want to be yours. 
7 Roses-I’m infatuated with you. 
9 Roses-An eternal love. Together as long as we live. 
10 Roses– You are perfect. 
11 Roses-You are my treasured one; the one I love the most. 
12 Roses-Be my steady. 
13 Roses-Secret Admirer
15 Roses-I am truly sorry, please forgive me. 
20 Roses-Believe me, I am sincere towards you. 
21 Roses-I am devoted to you. 
24 Roses-Can’t stop thinking about you, 24 hours in a day. 
33 Roses-Saying I Love You with great affection. 
36 Roses-I will remember our romantic moments
40 Roses– My love for you is genuine. 
50 Roses-Regretless love
99 Roses-I will love you for as long as I live. 
100 Roses-Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as a couple until a ripe old age.
101 Roses– You are my one and only love.
108 Roses-Please marry me!
365 Roses-Can’t stop thinking about you each and every day. 
999 Roses-Everlasting and eternal love. 

You can order roses or a custom floral arrangement online or visit one of our four English Gardens Florists.