Meaning of Rose Colors

What do different flowers and colors of flowers mean? While difference sources give different meanings to different flowers and colors, all sources seem to agree- red roses are the most romantic flowers of all, and a dozen red roses is the ultimate declaration of love.

The Language of Roses All roses symbolize love, but different colors have different shades of meaning

Red-romantic love, passion, "I love you," "You are beautiful," "Congratulations" ( My favorite color)

deep red respect, "I admire you"

white purity, innocence, "My love for you is deep and pure"

yellow joy, friendship, new beginnings, "You are my sunshine," "Welcome back," "I'm sorry," "Let's start again"

pink young love, first love, happiness, sweetness, "With you I have perfect happiness," "You are so lovely"

dark pink gratitude, "Thank you!"

peach/coral desire, excitement, "You are my heart's desire," "Let's get together"

purple faithfulness, passion, "My love for you is true," "You are my passion"

lavender love at first sight, "You enchant me."

red & white unity, togetherness, "I love only you"

red & yellow "Congratulations!"

pastels "I care," "all best wishes

mixed bouquet includes the meaning of each color in the bouquet

rosebuds young love, innocent love, "you are sweet"

full-blown roses engagement, "I am committed to you," "I love you still"

small bouquet "I'm thinking of you."

one single rose "thinking of you," "just because I love you