Yellow roses indicate friendship and freedom -- so don't send them if your intentions are romantic and long-lasting. Yellow roses are also appropriate for sending congratulations to newlyweds, graduates, Texans, and new mothers.
Pale Pink Roses
Pale pink roses connote grace,
gentleness, and gratitude.
Light Pink Roses
A joy to behold, light pink roses
express fun and happiness.
Deep Pink Roses
Deep pink roses say "Thank you."
Lilac Roses
Lilac roses indicate the sender has
fallen in love at first sight with
the recipient and is enchanted.
White Roses
Pure white roses symbolize truth and
innocence. They also send other
messages: "I miss you" and "You're
heavenly."
Coral Roses
Coral roses express one thing with
their passionate color: Desire.
Peach Roses
Peach roses speak of appreciation,
gratitude, and also sympathy.
Orange Roses
Orange roses communicate enthusiasm
and desire on the part of the
sender.
Dead Roses
Regardless of the original color,
dead roses say "It's over" loud and
clear.
COMBINED ROSES
Put two or more colors of roses
together, and a new rose meaning
arises:
White Roses + Yellow Roses
A symbol of harmony.
Red Roses + Yellow Roses
A message of happiness and
celebration.
Red Roses + White Roses
An indication of bonding and
harmony.
MORE ROSE SYMBOLISM
While roses are traditionally
presented in bouquet form, these are
also acceptable:
Single Red Rose
"I love you" (but I'm not going to
go broke telling you).
Single Rose Any Color
"I thank you" (and I'm still not
going to go broke saying so).
Two Roses Entwined
An engagement or marriage is
imminent.
