Many will agree that roses are one of the most beautiful flowers. They are cherished for their unique shape, fragrance and texture. Roses are also the most popular flowers, and available in many parts around the world. When you are shopping for roses from your local florist, flower shops, or even ordering flowers online, keep in mind that the color of a rose can have hidden meanings. You can express your intention by carefully choosing the right colors or combinations. Below is a guide to help you the hidden language of colors in roses.



Red Roses

Red roses are a traditional expression of deep love and passion. A single red rose is a classic and timeless way to simply say, ?I Love You?.

Red roses are appropriate to a spouse or significant other, but avoid them in situations where romantic gestures are unwelcome or unintended. It also speaks of intimacy and passion.

White Roses

White roses represent purity and innocence, making them suitable for weddings and other sacred celebration such as baby baptism.

White roses are appropriate to express pure friendship, innocent love or unity.

Pink Roses

Carry with them a connotation of grace and elegance, pink roses are one of the oldest and most prevalent of all roses. Different shades of pink can have different meanings, as well. Dark pink roses express gratitude and appreciation, while paler shades are often used to express affection or sympathy.

Pink roses often used to say ?I Care About You?, ?Thank You? or ?I'm Sorry?.

Yellow Roses

Yellow roses can have different meanings. Given to a friend or acquaintance, yellow rose may indicate joy, warmth, and friendship. However, if given to someone with whom you're in a romantic relationship it has more negative connotations, such as jealousy, dying love, and apathy to the recipient's well-being.

Give yellow roses if your intended message is friendship or congratulations, but avoid them when buying for a spouse or significant other, even if they are her favorite.

Blue Roses

Rare than other colors, blue roses are an expression of mystery, fantasy or enchantment.

Give blue roses to someone who has piqued your curiosity or captured your imagination as a gesture that you would like to get to know them better.

Orange Roses

Bright and full or energy, orange roses are an indication of new beginnings or up-and-coming journeys. It is also an expression of joy and happiness.

Give orange roses to wish well someone who is going through a transition?new mothers, brides-to-be, college or high school graduates, or anyone moving to a different job, home, or location. You can also give orange roses to a very special friend in your life to celebrate your joyful time together.

Purple Roses

Purple roses express enchantment, infatuation, or love at first sight.

Give purple roses to someone who has stolen your heart.

Black Roses

The meaning of black roses is as macabre as the color itself, representing the death or end of something.

Give black roses to those with whom you wish to sever ties as a way to say that you wish to never see that person again.

Be creative when choosing the colors of these flowers. Use combination of different colors to better express your intended message. Mix and match red and white roses is an expression of affection, devotion and monogamy, while a bouquet of purple and blue roses indicates a desire to deepen a new relationship. You can also ask help from your florist.

Regardless of the sentiment you're trying to express, put these meanings to use and let your bouquet of flowers and roses get your message across.