The Meaning of Every Rose Color
A Rose Isn't Just a Rose
You've probably heard that "a rose is a rose is a rose," but while perfectly poetic, the Victorians wholeheartedly disagree. Flower meaning dictionaries were quite popular during the Victorian era — for instance, pink carnations meant "I will never forget you," and chrysanthemums meant "truth." Though people didn't necessarily send secret messages through buds and bouquets, the meanings were still important to people during that period. We think this bit of historical trivia is pretty charming, so we explored this recently published flower dictionary to discover the meanings behind different kinds of roses — so you know exactly what you're getting into if you gift flowers.
Red Roses
If you planned on delivering this classic choice to your significant other, you're in luck. It means "love."
White Roses
But maybe save these babies for a melancholy moment. They mean "a heart unacquainted with love."
Pink Roses
Deliver the gift of "grace" when you send a friend these sweet blooms.
Peach Roses
These bashful beauties signify "modesty."
Purple Roses
A quirkier hue calls for a quirkier meaning; violet shades lend themselves to "enchantment."
Burgundy Roses
Though it may not be as striking as the classic red rose, this deeper shade is more subtle and represents "unconscious beauty."
Orange Roses
An energetic, curious color comes with a meaning to match: "fascination."
Yellow Roses
You wouldn't think it cruel to gift someone a bouquet, but these sunny flowers imply "infidelity." More from GoodHousekeeping.com: • Fill Your Garden With Clever Repurposed Planters • Build a Wall of Flowers for Your Backyard • Create an Elegant Tiered Planter in Just One Step
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From: Good Housekeeping US
By Lauren Piro
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