Even though red roses are the most popular, roses come in a rainbow of natural colors. Roses can also be white, pink, purple, yellow, orange and green, naturally. There are other engineered and painted colors, but these are the only true rose colors.
There are many factors that go into a buyer’s decision on which color roses to get including what flowers are available in their area, what the recipient or the buyer’s favorite color is, what occasion the roses are for and, of course, price.
One thing to also factor into consideration is what the roses mean.
If you are giving flowers as a present, they are inherently meant to convey meaning. Flowers are typically given to express love, appreciation, friendship, support etc. To help you pick the right color roses, we’ve compiled a rose color meaning guide:
Red Roses
The classic roses. Although most people already know that red roses are associated with romantic love, it’s important to mention. The typical romantic gift is a dozen red roses to express love, but for those looking for a “wow” factor 2 or 3 dozen roses are also common.
Consider carefully who you are giving red roses too as most people will consider them a declaration of love.
White Roses
White roses are heavily used in weddings and are often associated with marriage and commitment. They represent new beginnings.
However, white roses are often used in more solemn situations such as funerals because of their representation of peace.
Either way, white roses are traditionally reserved for big and serious life events.
Pink Roses
Pink roses are traditionally associated with gratitude, such as thanking someone for their friendship, but when it comes to Valentine’s Day these can be used to show that someone is attracted to someone without confessing eternal love. This is a good Valentine’s option for couples who haven’t expressed their love for each other or are in an early stage of a relationship.
Pink is also traditionally considered a feminine color, although we believe pink is for everyone. However, because of its feminine properties it is sometimes used as a present in female friendships for Galentine’s Day which is February 13.
Purple Roses
Light purple or lavender roses embrace the softness of love. Instead of focusing on being overly romantic and grand, it conveys meaning in a calmer, but just as meaningful, way. It suggests great happiness with the relationship in a less bold and flashy manner.
Yellow Roses
Yellow roses are typically associated with friendship in the modern era. They are also popular for everyday flowers and birthday flowers because of their cheery color.
Orange Roses
Orange roses are associated with passion and enthusiasm. The passion part is due to their flame-like color. Orange roses are considered a good gift for a significant other after they have completed a big goal, like receiving a promotion at work or running a marathon.
Green Roses
Green typically equates to growth due to the color of plants and trees. Because of this color association, green roses celebrate new beginnings. These are the perfect roses to give someone who is starting a new job or moving.
Although these are the traditional associations of the different colors of roses, it doesn’t mean your recipient will know them. Whether you choose your roses based on their meanings or something else, the most important part is whether the person who will be receiving and displaying them likes them.
As always with flowers, keep in mind it truly is the thought that counts.
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