Rose Flower Meaning

Meaning Of Rose Flowers

The rose is one of many flowers which meaning depends on which color it has, and in some cases whether it is dried, have thorns are held in a special way. There are probably as many meanings as there are roses but here you will be able to find a general guide to what a rose might mean and how one might make of receiving one.

Roses flower meaning – A red rose

The red rose is the most obvious colors as most of those living in the western world have been told since childhood that it is a symbol of love. And it is, although it sort of depends on the number of roses as well. A red rose might also mean respect and courage but is used much less with this purpose.  

Roses flower meaning – A pink rose

The pink rose flower meaning is actually so precise that one has to go all the way down to different shades of pink to get a true result. An ordinary pink rose means grace and perfect happiness while light pink roses mean admiration and sympathy. The darker shades of pink in roses mean gratitude.

Roses flower meaning – A white rose

As all other white flowers the white rose means innocence and purity, but it also means secrecy and humility. The love part of the rose and the innocence of the white color combined can also mean “I am worthy you” or “You are heavenly”. Because of the extreme emotional meaning the white rose is not that often used, generally only at weddings.

Roses flower meaning – A yellow rose

A yellow rose is the only rose that does not have anything to do with romantic love. The yellow color in the language of flowers almost always has an opposite meaning of the flower but in the rose it simply means platonic love and friendship. It was, and still is, used as a way to turn someone down without being cruel.

Roses flower meaning – Other colors

There are a lot of other colors that the rose comes in and all of them means different things, orange is passion and desire, blue is mysterious and extraordinary and a rose that is both red and white symbolizes unity. A roses color says a lot of things so it is important to know which is which before one just hands the flower over so you do not end up expressing passion towards your sister or platonic love to your girlfriend. Those are mistakes one can live without.