Source:Roger WilliamsFor Release:February 14, 2016
Extension Ed., Ag/4-H
Cherokee County
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Sending the Right Rose Color
On February 14th there are red roses and then something else. During Valentine’s Day 71% of the roses are red. The red rose is the ultimate symbol of romantic love and deep emotions.
Pink roses are the second most popular color sent on this occasion. There are several variations of the color. Pink roses represent elegance and grace. Light pink indicates sweetness while deep pink covey appreciation. They have also come to be associated with the fight against breast cancer.
Pure white roses symbolize purity and innocence. White flowers are generally associated with new beginnings and spirituality.
Lavender roses are used to express fascination and adoration. The color purple is associated with royalty and the darker color lavender is more associated with regal majesty & splendor.
Yellow roses are an expressed of exuberance and evoke feelings of joy and warmth. They are symbols of friendship and caring. The yellow rose does not represent any type of romance. It indicates purely platonic emotions.
Orange roses signify passion and energy. They also convey a sense of fascination. This color is second to only the red as messengers of passion and romance.
Black roses convey the death of a family or idea. It is the color of death as farewell. Sending black roses to someone indicates the death of a relationship.
Sometimes the combination of rose colors have a designated meaning.
White & Yellow = Harmony
Red & Yellow = Celebration
Red & White = Bonding
Multicolor Bouquet = Unknown feelings
Regardless of the original color, dead roses say “it’s over” loud & clear.
Even the number of roses sent have a romantic meaning. Twelve red roses symbolize “Be mine” and “I love you.” A single red rose says “I love you” (but I’m not going broke telling you.)
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