ALT-13 The Significance of different Rose Colors
February 14th looms large, although roses can be sent any day. Typically, Valentine's Day causes a massive spike in the sales of roses. It is important to know exactly what you are saying with this thoughtful action. Here is a breakdown of the significance of different rose colors.
The color of the roses that you send, particularly on Valentine's Day, speaks volumes about your relationship. Before you send roses, you should prepare yourself to understand what it is that you are saying to the recipient. Every rose has its own significance and beauty.
While it may seem as though a rose by any other name is still a rose, there is a great deal of significance in regards to the different colors of roses. Before selecting roses as the flower to send someone, you must understand the subtle differences in meaning behind the colors.
As Valentine's Day approaches, and many men will undoubtedly leave gift purchasing until the last moment possible, you may wish to know what the colors represent before you hastily buy some roses for an afficionado of all things flora and fauna.
Rose colors, as well as the number of roses sent both have significance in the wonderful world of romance. Before you buy, you better beware of the hidden meanings behind rose colors and number sent. Unless financial constraints and lack of selection hinder your purchase, have a game plan before you visit or call up your local florist.
On Valentine's Day, or on any other special occasion in which you decide to splurge on a bouquet of roses for that special someone in your life, there are several choices in rose colors, each with its own special significance and meaning. The main difference might be in the reaction you receive upon presenting that special someone with a bouquet.
You do not want to send the wrong message, either downplaying your feelings, or saying far more than you would like to say. Take the following advice to heart the next time you visit your local florist.
One measly red rose denotes liking someone, while six red roses indicates an adoration or fondness. One dozen red roses, of course signifies love in its truest and purest form. Fifteen red roses can be sent as an apology, and twenty five are cause for celebration or congratulations.
One hundred red roses shows a devotion, while one hundred and eight red roses are considered a proposal of marriage. You may opt to send one or six red roses to a friend or co-worker anonymously in order to brighten perhaps an otherwise dreary day.
Red roses mixed with other colors have hidden symbolic meanings as well. Red and white together mean a sense of belonging to one another, and if you mix in some ivy to the fray it means that you will forever be linked. Red together with yellow is cause for celebration.
Red, white and pink together means May God bless you, as the three colors represent the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Do not split colors because you think it might look nice draped over the rim of a vase. Be sure you are sending the proper message.
Different rose colors mean different things, such as one yellow rose being a call for friendship and nothing more. White roses are pure and innocent, white being the color or purity and chastity, and all things virginal. White buds sent alone indicate a love that is too young and cannot be nurtured as of yet, although this seems to be more of an antiquated notion.
Orange roses say that you are fascinated by someone, while burgundy shows that you believe someone to be quite pulchritudinous, having an immense physical beauty. Blue roses show mystery, dark pink are offerings of thanks, light pink is for happiness, dark red are for saying sorry, such as condolences for a loss of some sort.
Coral roses are lustful, and lavender indicate a love at first sight. You may feel as though this is unimportant, or that your intended target will not know the difference or hidden meaning, but that should not be a chance you are willing to take.
Of course, these meanings date back farther than Senator John McCain, so don't look too far into their hidden agendas. But beware that the recipient may know these meanings, and you don't want your intended message to be misconstrued. With the Internet, people are able to find things out far more easily nowadays. Be wary of the savviness of your special someone.
When giving roses, it is not just in the number and color of roses, but in the manner of delivery. Bringing a bouquet of appropriately colored and numbered roses to someone at work will go a lot further than having a delivery driver show up. Delivering them yourself will show a playful, romantic side that could spark a great evening.
Show that special person in your life that they are truly the long stemmed beauty, not the roses. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.
