Which Roses Will You Choose On Valentine’s Day?

By: GUILLERMO LEGARIA

Ever wonder what the colors stand for?

There are plenty of colors to choose from when you are picking out the perfect bouquet of roses for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. But have you ever wondered exactly what the colors might stand for? Or have you ever thought that maybe you’re buying too many roses or not enough? Yes, the color and the amount of roses you buy have different meanings. So let’s break it down before you place that order. I wouldn’t want you to give the wrong message with your beautiful bouquet of roses.

You would naturally want to pick out red roses and the bigger the better right?! You’re RIGHT! Red does symbolize love and passion. True red is the rose for lovers. Fiery red roses signify passion, while cardinal red symbolizes desire. Fully bloomed red roses best convey the message “I still love you,” while red rose buds are a way to express love for the first time.

If you’re not in a relationship, or trying to start one, you can still get roses for other special people in your life.

Yellow stands for friendship or familiar love. Orange roses symbolize an expression of pride or amazement, while peach roses symbolize appreciation and desire.

Pink roses signify elegance, gentility and poetic romance, without the seriousness signified by red. Pink roses are more light-hearted than red and can signify mere admiration or sweetness of thought. Light pink roses can signify both sympathy and friendship, while dark pink is symbolic of appreciation and thankfulness. A mixture of pink and red roses signifies a romantic relationship.

White roses are sometimes called the “flower of light” and are the bride’s roses. They symbolize unity, sincerity, loyalty, purity, and a love stronger than death. White roses can be mixed with red to emphasize the meaning of love, while white rose buds are an appropriate gift to a young girl from her father.

Purple roses represent majestic glory and can symbolize eternal love, while lavender or lilac roses signify love at first sight or the beginning of true feelings. Purple roses are appropriate for wedding anniversaries beyond 25 years and as memorial flowers for a lost spouse. Deep purple roses should be reserved for intimate situations.

Mixing different colors together in one bouquet is an excellent way to convey a mixture of emotions when one sentiment is not enough.