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The Meaning of Rose Flowers: Colors and Symbolism

Roses: Meaning of colors and symbolism

Roses are certainly one of the most famous floral symbols. But did you know that there is a reason why they are so popular? Roses have many different meanings and can symbolize a wide range of emotions, concepts, and ideas. Roses have a lot of meaning. They can be used as symbols in many different ways and on many different levels. In this article, we'll explore the meanings of roses and how they can be applied to your life and work.

Contents

  1. Red Roses
  2. White Roses
  3. Pink Roses
  4. Yellow Roses
  5. Fuchsia Roses
  6. Orange Roses
  7. Peach Roses
  8. Red and white roses combined
  9. Lavender, Purple and Blue Roses
  10. History & Origin of Rose
  11. Some Interesting Facts about Rose

Red Roses

red rose

Red roses are one of the most popular flower choices for Valentine’s Day. They symbolize love and passion, making them perfect for expressing your feelings to a special someone. The color red also represents joy, friendship and loyaltyβ€”all qualities that you could use to express your gratitude toward someone who has stood by your side through thick and thin.

Red roses are often used at weddings because they're thought to represent marital bliss; however, many couples choose other colors such as yellow or white for their bouquets instead of going all out with red (which might seem too obvious).

White Roses

white rose

White is the color of purity. It also symbolizes innocence and virginity, as well as new beginnings.

White roses represent peace and serenity, which can be thought of as two sides of the same coin: a beautiful harmony between order and chaos.

In heraldry, white represents innocence (and its opposite), while in nature it signifies snowflakes or icicles.

Pink Roses

pink rose

Pink roses are a symbol of love. They're also used to celebrate friendship and to show appreciation for others.

Pink roses can be given as a gesture of sympathy or condolence, but more often than not, they're given as an expression of gratitude for something you've been given in the past (or something that will happen in the future). For example: if your mom gives you a dozen pink roses on Mother's Day (which is actually this Sunday), then this means she cares about how much it means to have children around who love her unconditionally like these flowers do!

Yellow Roses

yellow rose

Yellow roses symbolize friendship, joy and optimism. They are also used to celebrate the birth of a baby boy or girl.

Yellow roses are symbolic of friendship because they have yellow petals that make them look like butterflies (a symbol for happiness). The color yellow is associated with joy because it's bright and cheerful, making you feel good about yourself when you wear it! They are perfect choice for get well soon flowers.Β 

Yellow roses represent optimism because they come in many different shades: some yellow flowers may be more vibrant than others depending on where they grow; this type could mean that there are lots of different types out there waiting for us all!

Fuchsia Roses

fuchsia roses

The color of fuchsia roses is often associated with love, passion, and confidence. Fuchsia roses are a bold and vibrant choice for expressing your feelings to someone special. The bright pink hue is also said to represent femininity and grace, making it a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions. Whether you're giving fuchsia roses as a gift or using them to decorate your home, their striking color is sure to make a statement.

Orange Roses

orange rose

Orange roses are a bright and cheerful choice. They have a lot of personality, so if you want to send someone an orange rose, it will show them that you care about them in a physical way as well as an emotional one. Orange roses also symbolize creativity, passion, and enthusiasm!

Orange roses are usually associated with romance but can also be used for friendship.

Peach Roses

peach rose

Peach roses are often given as a sign of appreciation. Peach roses are also a symbol of gratitude and loyalty, as well as sweetness, happiness and friendship.

Red and white roses combined

Red and white roses symbolize love and passion. The red rose represents passion, fire, drama, desire and anger. It's also used to represent loyalty in the military. White roses symbolize purity or innocence; they’re often presented as gifts from a bride-to-be to her future husband after their wedding ceremony.

Red and white roses can also be combined into one bouquet if you want to express your feelings for someone else!

Lavender, Purple and Blue Roses

lavender rose

As a rule of thumb, lavender, purple and blue are all associated with royalty. Lavender symbolizes spiritual and emotional healing; purple represents wisdom; while blue symbolizes loyalty and trust.

All three colors have long been considered symbols of royalty in the Western worldβ€”lavender was once used to dye royal robes as well as cloths for everyday use; purple was worn by kings and queens in Britain (and elsewhere) until at least the 17th century; while blue was only adopted by monarchs after its popularity increased during the 18th century.

History & Origin of Rose

The rose, a member of the Rosaceae family and Rosa genus, has a rich history and mythology. According to Greek legend, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, named the flower after her son Eros by rearranging one letter in his name. The rose then became a symbol of secrecy, silence, and love. Fossil records show that the rose is one of the oldest flowers, originating in Central Asia and spreading throughout the northern hemisphere.

There are two historical geographical groupings of roses: European/Mediterranean and Oriental. The cultivation of roses likely began in Asia 5000 years ago and has been a part of human civilization ever since. Confucius wrote about growing roses in the Imperial Gardens around 500 B.C., and the Han dynasty was so obsessed with roses that their parks threatened the food supply.

Roses were also popular in ancient Egypt, and Cleopatra used them to try and seduce Mark Anthony. The Romans associated roses with love, beauty, purity, and passion, and their emperors filled their baths with rose water and sat on carpets of rose petals for their feasts. Early Christians were warned not to plant roses because they were associated with paganism and their oppressors, the Romans, but the flower eventually became a Christian symbol and a part of its culture and literature.

Some Interesting Facts about Rose

  • The name Rose derived from Latin word Rosa.
  • The essential oil of rose is used in scented candles and possess a great therapeuticΒ values too.
  • The tallest rose bush is 8.705 m (28.559 ft), and was grown by Hafizullah Khaled (Austria) in Vienna, Austria, as verified on 17 October 2020.
  • Ecuador and Colombia are the top two exporters of roses, accounting for around 75% of the global rose export market.
  • Red, white and pink roses are the most popular roses among all the colors.
  • There are over 25000 rose varieties across the globe.
  • The United States is the largest importer of roses, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom.

Conclusion

There are many different kinds of roses, each with its own meaning and symbolism. Some people believe that the color red is symbolic of love, passion and desire while others state that the flowers symbolize beauty. However, all roses have one thing in common: they are beautiful! In addition to this beautiful flower being popular among gardeners everywhere, it has numerous other uses including being used as decorations on tables during special occasions such as weddings or birthdays as well as being used in bridal bouquets (if desired).Β 

For further reading you can have a look at this articleΒ highlighting various flower colors and their significance.

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References: guinnessworldrecords.com, wikipedia.org

About Author

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Anne has over 10+ years of comprehensive experience in floral design. She has a deep passion into floristry, flower preservation, wedding decorations, and loves blogging and cats :).

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