What Roses will you give on Valentine’s Day?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:54 PM
Love is in the air as the day of hearts gets nearer. Any plan for this day? Or have any gifts in mind you want to give to your love ones or date on prom night.
For generation’s roses has been a trait to expressed deeper meaning of love and friendship. Way back, flowers has been a tool to express implicit relationship because of strict practice on courtship. Such practice of showing affection has been passed through the next generation.
Many times we give and receive roses yet we do not know what the meanings behind its color and number are. So if you plan to give flowers on this very special occasion or have received one but unsure of the intension of the person who is giving it to you… better check these!
Red- Love, Passion, Beauty, Courage, Romantic Love, Sincere Love, Respect, Courage, I Love You, Good Job!, Everlasting Love
Dark (Red) - Insensible Beauty
Red (Single) - “I Love You”
Deep Burgundy - Insensible Beauty
White- Worthiness, Purity, Innocence, Secrecy, Youthfulness, Reverence, Heavenly
White (Bridal) – Blissful Love
Pink- Admiration, Gentleness, Thankful, Grace, Ideal Happiness, “Please believe me”
Dark Pink – Gratitude, Appreciation, “Thank You”
Light Pink- Sweetness, Admiration, Gentleness, Gladness, Joy, Symphaty
Yellow- Friendship, Promise of new start, Welcome back, “I care”, Jealousy, Delight, Joy, Gladness
Yellow with Red Tip- Falling in love, Friendship
Orange- Enthusiasm, Desire, fascination, Eagerness
Red and White- Signifies unity if given together
Red and Yellow- Buoyant, Happy feeling
Peach- Closing the deal, Appreciation, Sincerity, Let’s get together, Gratitude
Pale Peach- Reticence
Coral- Desire
Lavender- Enchantment, Love at first sight
Black- Farewell, Deathg
Blue- the unfeasible, unachievable, mysterious
Single in any color- Gratitude, Simplicity
Red Rosebud- Exquisiteness and purity
White Rosebud- Emblematic of girlhood
Thornless Rose- Love at first site
Purple Roses- Enchantment, Love at first sight
Green Roses- Fertility and fruitfulness
Pale rose- friendship
Hybrid Tea Rose- I will never forget you
Roses truly express a thousand words and with flower arrangement you can always relay what message you want to send.
A dozen of roses have always mean ultimate love.
A bouquets of yellow roses means “Try to care”
Bouquet of Rose Buds signifies youth and innocent love
Pink and Red Rose buds says “You are young and lovely” “I love your youthfulness”
White Rose Buds- Too young to love
Moss Rosebuds for first confession of love
Full Blown Rose with Two Rose Buds imply secrecy
Two Roses wired in single stem- imply engagement and coming marriage.
White Roses allowed wilting - Beauty is ephemeral
Crown of rose symbolize virtue and purity when use on weddings.
Rose leaves signifies hope and optimism.
Red rose combined with yellow rose signify fun, jolliness and joviality.
Fascinating isn’t it? So if you don’t have the guts to tell what you feel for that someone, better use roses to express it for you.
Valentines isn’t just for lovers, it’s the day to celebrate love for our family and friends and by sending the right flowers, a peace offering for someone you hurt.
So better rush to the flower shop now and reserve the flowers you want to give. Now does it answers why red roses always come out of stock on this special occasion? And a bunch of roses is sweeter with chocolates and maybe balloons and stuff toys.
Source: rkdn.org meaning of roses.com
