The Color of Roses

The Meanings Behind the Color of Roses
by: Colin J Smith

Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by giving someone a rose, you are telling them how truly special they are. There are a number of colors of roses available, and the color of roses represents a different meaning to the receiver. If you are looking to purchase roses for that special someone, but aren’t quite sure which color would best suit your relationship, keep reading to find out what each color represents.

Red – Red roses are a sign of love, beauty, courage and respect. This color represents romantic, sincere and passionate love. If you want to show your loved one that they are the love of your life, red roses are the ones to choose. Giving a single red rose to someone is a simple way to say “I love you”.

White – White roses are a sign of purity, innocence, silence and youthfulness. They are given to individuals who are shy about love and are used to tell the person how special they are. White roses can also be used in weddings as an indication of new love which is just beginning.

Pink – Pink roses are a sign of appreciation and are often given as a thank you. Pink flowers also represent happiness and admiration and are given to someone you love, whether it be a loved one or a best friend.

Yellow – Yellow roses are a sign of friendship, happiness, joy and promise. Yellow roses are often given to show happiness for loved ones who are returning from a long trip or leave of absence.

Orange – Orange roses signify desire and enthusiasm. They can be given at a graduation or a commencement to celebrate the ending and beginning of two different phases in life.

Lavender/Purple – Lavender or purple roses are a sign of love at first sight. If you have just met someone and have fallen head over heals for them, show them how you feel by giving them lavender roses.

Regardless of their, roses represent love and friendship, among many other wonderful things. Roses can be planted in your garden or kept in vases throughout your home.

If you are growing roses in your garden, follow these gardening tips to ensure you receive the best results possible:

Prune your roses using pruning shears. Trim roses around the edges and remove any dead leaves from the plant. Cut out any dead wood, twigs or stems which are cross-growing over one another. Pruning should be done twice a year (once in the spring and once in the fall) to ensure your roses are kept in top condition.

Where you decide to plant your roses and the kind you choose will affect the overall appearance of your garden. Roses are quite possibly the most popular flower to show love and happiness, and anyone who receives a rose for any reason should consider themselves a very lucky person.

Colin Smith is the author of the article on the Color of Roses Page. He is a freelance writer for www.gardenequipment101.com a site that features information about garden ponds, Toro lawn mowers, barbecue pits and more.