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Roses are the ultimate flower of expression. Whether you are giving a bouquet for an
anniversary or for a birthday, roses convey our inner most feelings
toward the person who is receiving them. Throughout the years, the colors of a rose have come to mean
many different things. Before ordering a bouquet from East Side Greenhouses,
read on to learn the meaning behind the many common colors of roses and add a little flair to your
next flower gift.
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There’s nothing secret about the red rose's symbolism of love. The red rose is known
universally as the lover's rose. Red signifies love and passion.
True red is the rose for lovers. Fiery red roses signify passion, while cardinal red symbolizes
desire.
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Yellow roses signify friendship, familiar love, and domestic happiness.
Yellow roses are also used to express sympathy. A bouquet of these sun-filled flowers
conveys warmth, gladness and affection. Orange roses symbolize an expression of pride,
while peach roses convey appreciation. A bouquet of orange roses would be the perfect
gift for a graduate, while peach could express appreciation for someone's
accomplishments.
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Pink roses convey elegance, gentility, and romance without the more passionate
implications of the red rose. Pink roses are more light-hearted and signify admiration. Light pink roses
can convey both sympathy and friendship, while dark pink symbolizes appreciation and thankfulness.
A mixture of both pink and red roses is symbolic of a romantic relationship.
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White roses are often referred to as the bridal rose or "flower of light".
They symbolizez unity, sincerity, loyalty, purity, and a love stronger than death.
You can mix white and red roses to emphasize the meaning of love, while white rose buds
are a fitting gift from a young girl to her father.
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Purple roses are thought to be mystical in nature. They represent majestic glory and can convey feelings of eternal love.
A lavender or lilac colored rose signifies love at first sight or the beginning of true feelings. Purple roses are
the perfect gift for wedding anniversaries beyond 25 years and also as memorial flowers for a spouse that has passed on.
One should reserve deep purple roses for intimate situations.
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There are many different opinions about the meaning of black roses. Most view black roses as an omen, but they can also
signify change or rejuvenation on the horizon. While there is no true black rose in nature, some rose buds appear black but then bloom
into crimson red. Black roses may not be understood or well received as a gift,
so you should avoid this color if you are unsure of the recipient's beliefs.
Mixing different colors together in one bouquet is the perfect way to convey a mixture of
feelings when one sentiment is just not enough. For example, a combination of both red and yellow roses conveys feelings of
gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses are the symbol unity.
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