A rose is not just a rose. The symbolism of rose colors is steeped in tradition. These flowers inspired people over thousands of years to develop a language of color – flower meaning dictionaries were quite popular during the Victorian.
When you choose a color, you are personalizing your gift with deeper sentiment.
Use this guide to help communicate your feelings if you give flowers this Valentine’s Day:
Red roses – Love
Burgundy (red dark) roses – Unconscious beauty
Pink roses – Grace, Appreciation, Thank You
Purple roses – Enchantment
White roses – A heart unacquainted with love
Peach roses – Modesty
Orange roses – Fascination, Desire
Yellow roses – Infidelity
Yellow with Red tip roses – Friendship, Falling in love
