ALT-8 The Significance of different Rose Colors
Right through history the rose has been immersed in tradition and portrayed as a symbol in love and war. The rose has been admired by artists and writers alike. It also has immense popularity amongst lovers and friends as the most given and received flower. It can represent love and hope, as well as, express sympathy in times of sorrow.
Even the number of roses given can be quite significant. The number 12 is considered a sacred and mystical number which represents a complete cycle like the months of a year. The 12 roses are considered a declaration of love and represent perfection and completion.
The rose colors can signify hope, love and optimism. White is the symbol for innocent love; pink for new love; yellow for friendship; red for passionate love; orange for desire; and lilac for sincerity.
White RoseWhite rose symbolizes purity and innocence, young love and hope, honor and respect.White Rose Buds signify young love and innocence of youth.In a bridal bouquet the white rose buds represent a new bond of love and signifies purity.
Pink RoseThe pink rose symbolizes love and gratitude, appreciation and joyfulness, elegance and perfect happinessThe light pink rose represents gentlenessThe dark pink rose represents gratitude and appreciationThis lovely quote by William Carlos Williams expresses it well,A profusion of pink roses bending ragged in the rain speaks to me of all gentleness and its enduring.'
Yellow RoseThe yellow rose symbolizes friendship, wisdom, joy and happinessYellow represents friendliness, confidence and closeness.
Red RoseThe red rose appears to be the most significant of all the roses as it symbolizes passionate romantic love, beauty and perfection. It represents a popular way of expressing true love and romance.This quote by John Boyle O'Reilly is so powerful in its description,The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love;O, the red rose is a falcon, And the white rose is a dove.'A single red rose can be a powerful gesture. It can represent an invitation for commitment to a promising and new relationship.
Orange RoseThe orange rose symbolizes desire, warmth and passion. It is quite powerful in its representation as it connects friendship and love and the desire for a relationship.
Lilac RoseThe lilac rose symbolizes sincere love, romantic feelings and intentions.
The rose is a significant flower in our expression of desire, love and commitment. This quote by Rob Cella is just delightful in expressing it all.A relationship is like a rose.How long it last, no one knows;Love can erase an awful past, Love can be yours, you'll see at last;To feel that love, it makes you sigh, To have it leave, you'd rather die;You hope you've found that special rose,Cause you love and care for the one you chose.'
