Since ancient times, people have endowed the surrounding nature with human properties. This is due to the cultural characteristics, religion and customs of the peoples of a particular area. It is worth saying that not a single flower had as many meanings as a rose. Perhaps this is due to her natural charm.
The ancient Greeks saw this flower as a symbol of infinity because its bud is round in shape. But in some other cultures, a rose meant the exact opposite - the transience of youth and life, because its beauty is fragile and short-lived.
The Romans endowed the rose with the qualities of a winner. They also used it as a symbol of silence. They were hung from the ceiling in rooms where there was no need to talk too much as a sign of warning.
Christianity has had a great influence on the symbolism of roses. According to legend, a rose once grew in paradise and had no thorns. They appeared after the expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise as a reminder of their mortal sin. So the rose became a symbol of vice and temptation. Since the 19th century in Europe it began to be perceived as a sign of love and emotional attachment.
Now the symbolism of the rose is ambiguous. It depends on the color of the buds and the type of flower. Over time, a certain flower etiquette was formed related to how and when to give certain flowers.
The meaning of white roses
They are considered a symbol of innocence, purity, chastity and fidelity. Now these are the flowers of brides and young ladies. They are given at romantic meetings and weddings. White roses can be included in a composition with other flowers. If they are arranged with pink and scarlet roses, such a bouquet hints at romantic feelings. If white roses are in company with yellow, blue or burgundy, then such a bouquet can be used as a business gift or presented to an older woman - mother, aunt, colleague, boss. Colorful or monochrome white compositions are presented only to women, not men.
Where does the symbolism of roses come from?
The ancient Greeks considered these flowers to be a symbol of infinity, since their shape resembles a circle that has no beginning and no end. A rose remains fresh until it opens its petals, and then fades. This personified the transience of youth and beauty, and indeed human life.
In Rome, the Queen of Flowers was revered as a symbol of morality, spirituality and fidelity. Pink wreaths were placed on the heads of warriors; it was believed that this way they became stronger, braver and more courageous. The exquisite flower also has another meaning - silence.
At the end of the 19th century, roses became an object of love symbolism. The meaning of the bouquet depended on the color of the petals.
A flower without thorns was considered a symbol of pure love at first sight, and plucked red petals were considered a sign of enmity.
The meaning of red roses
It is a symbol of passion, desire and true love. In addition, red roses have always been given as a sign of respect and admiration for the object for whom these flowers are intended. Mono bouquets of red roses are also presented in memory of fallen soldiers, people who committed a heroic act, that is, those who deserved honor and respect during their lifetime. Mixed bouquets of white and red roses are usually given to wives; they signify kinship of souls and unity of views.
Such bouquets can often be seen near monuments; one of their meanings is “eternal memory”
Main conclusions
- The rose has long been a symbol of love and passion, but its color is of great importance.
- Red roses are a classic symbol of lovers. Passion, depth of emotion and admiration mean the gift of a bouquet of red roses.
- White roses speak of purity, purity and tenderness. It’s not for nothing that they are most often used in the bride’s bouquet at a wedding.
- The pink color of the presented roses speaks of incipient sympathy, which has not yet turned into love. However, the girl who received such a bouquet can be sure that they are not indifferent to her.
- The yellow color of the presented roses indicates irrepressible energy and freedom. This can be a sign of attention and care. However, some perceive yellow roses as a symbol of infidelity.
What do pink roses mean?
They bear the imprint of romance and tenderness. Often symbolize the beginning of a relationship. The pink color of rose buds expresses sympathy and admiration. It is distinguished by a rich range of shades. Lighter colors are considered suitable for young ladies, brighter ones for older women. Crimson roses symbolize politeness, courtesy, courtesy. They are a symbol of elegance and sophistication. They can be given to the teacher. Thus expressing gratitude to her.
Bouquets with pink roses are an excellent gift for Valentine's Day.
Burgundy roses meaning
In a mono bouquet they can mean frantic passion. Considered very popular for expressing feelings on Valentine's Day. Burgundy shades, like pink, are diverse. Thus, a color close to purple means magnetism, close to cherry means love, dark burgundy roses mean respect and can be given to women of advanced age. This color means unfading beauty. Dark burgundy roses can be brought to the cemetery on Parents' Day, because one of their meanings is also condolences.
About the number of roses in a bouquet
What do roses given in a certain quantity mean?
- 1 – not to be confused with greed. It allows us to emphasize that only the person being gifted has a place in the heart of the giver.
- 3 – no hidden message. As a sign of friendship, sympathy, gratitude, pure love.
- 5 – to wish you happiness, good luck.
- 7 – for a riddle, a demonstration of secret love.
- 9 – for reconciliation with the chosen one, wife.
- – for special occasions, an excellent option for reflecting deep respect.
- 19 – option for a wedding anniversary gift.
- 21 is a good solution for the desire to show that there are feelings, but pure and high;
- – worth choosing for an anniversary;
- 29 - only to the woman you love as a sign of serious intentions and strong love.
- 33 - as a symbol of forgiveness, a serious attitude of the donor towards the person being given.
- or 101 - on an important occasion. Depending on the color, as a gift to a respected man or woman for a marriage proposal.
The meaning of yellow roses
Suitable for active people on an energy level. They symbolize friendship, happiness, joy, respect. It is not customary to give them to loved ones, as there is a belief that they portend separation. But this is a great gift for friends, colleagues, and employees. Often used in business bouquets. They are given with a wish for increased prosperity and popularity. Mono bouquets of yellow roses are rare, but these are the most positive compositions of all possible. They concentrate enough solar energy to enliven even the darkest room, cheer up and lift your spirits.
Bouquets with yellow roses are often decorated at award ceremonies, because one of their meanings is honor and popularity.
Wine
This noble shade means that your lover is shocked by your beauty and experiences real admiration from communicating with you.
Now it won’t be difficult for you to decipher the message hidden in the bouquet. But don’t take it too seriously, because men mostly give flowers out of personal preference, doing it on a subconscious level. Therefore, a lover can choose even yellow roses only for the reason that he considers you a bright woman, in whose company it is always cozy and sunny.
Meanings of tea roses
They are a traditional symbol of separation and mean: “I will never forget you.” Can be given as a farewell gift: some people celebrate farewells, graduation from college, university, or gather friends before leaving on long business trips. A good gift for the class teacher or group supervisor at the last bell. In perfumery, the scent of tea rose has always been considered a symbol of beauty, femininity and romance. So a bouquet of such roses can be presented as a gift to a lady who is a fan of their scent.
Peach roses meaning and where they are suitable
Unlike orange and yellow roses, the buds are a more delicate peach shade - symbolizing modesty and meekness. They express a warm attitude. It is best to bring them in gratitude - for the birth of a child, for kindness, help, support. They are good for decorating the table, as their color can improve appetite and mood.
Table design with peach roses is a good option for a special dinner.
Roses of blue (blue) tones
This color is not natural for a rose. It is the merit of scientists of the last century. But blue roses were written about long before their appearance, as something non-existent and unattainable. Since breeders brought this symbolic flower to life, its purpose has changed exactly the opposite. Now these roses mean success in achieving a goal, loyalty to ideals, and determination. Bouquets of blue roses are great for men's or corporate bouquets. Another meaning of these roses is hope for reciprocal love. They can also be given with a romantic hint.
Why does a guy or man present roses of different colors?
Licorice flower (Lycoris) - the meaning of the plant in various cultures
When choosing a flower arrangement, not everyone thinks about what a rose of a certain shade means. Many guys act on instinct, guided by generally accepted standards and their own taste. Girls are more attentive in this regard and want to see the secret meaning in everything. In this regard, you need to carefully approach the choice of colors and know the designation of each shade.
Red roses
Red flowers carry the following meaning:
- passion;
- the desire to possess the desired object immediately;
- deep affection;
- the highest and strongest feelings.
Other characters:
- family happiness;
- cosiness;
- blood shed in battle, the memory of those who are no longer alive.
Roses of this color are usually placed on monuments, memorials, and worn in cemeteries.
Dark, burgundy shade:
- magnetism;
- attraction;
- extreme connection and feeling;
- respect, admiration.
Flowers of this shade are usually presented to older women. They are ideal for mothers and grandmothers, good friends, but you shouldn’t give such flowers only to female bosses or colleagues, because... the donor may be misunderstood.
Scarlet inflorescences like blood leave no one indifferent
The crimson color of the rose has neutral meanings. They are suitable for those occasions when you want to express gratitude and appreciation.
Additional Information! Dark, rich burgundy roses, almost black in shade, will mean sadness, condolences, and loss.
White
Roses of different colors in every culture can carry opposite meanings. In Russia, snow-white shades can mean:
- innocence;
- purity of intentions;
- youth;
- loyalty;
- sincerity;
- transparency of plans and actions;
- unity of views.
In the CIS countries, snow-white tones are often presented to newlyweds. In Europe, such flowers have a slightly different meaning. Snow-white roses are considered neutral among Europeans; they are given to colleagues or strangers. They are often included in business compositions, which is not customary to do in the CIS countries.
Pink
The meaning of pink roses is multifaceted. These flowers are considered the most exquisite and delicate. Due to the variety of shades, color transitions and inclusions, they are often used to dilute and complement monochromatic floral arrangements. A collection of pink flowers can mean the following:
- sympathy;
- nascent love feelings;
- tenderness;
- Gratitude;
- Delight.
Delicate petals symbolize elegance and courtesy, politeness and courtesy.
Affectionate petals in the color of a flamingo's wing symbolize the kindest and most sincere feelings
Additional Information! You need to select pink flowers for the occasion depending on their shade. Bright and cherry tones are a sign of gratitude. Delicate and light shades are suitable for expressing sympathy.
Yellow
Sun-colored inflorescences are suitable for a wide variety of occasions. The opinion that sunny petals are a sign of sadness is not true. Cases when golden flowers would be most appropriate:
- Celebrating shared achievements with the recipient.
- A sign of reconciliation between two lovers.
- An expression of admiration, even admiration.
- As a family composition to show the sweetness and regularity of marriage.
Other meanings:
- activity;
- friendship;
- love of freedom;
- care;
- pride;
- success.
Golden compositions are ideal for both a friend and a work colleague. Cream flowers are a sign of stability, permanence, elegance and tenderness. As a gift, they are suitable for a married couple with a strong and long marriage.
The negative attitude towards golden roses and their association with partings is explained by an ancient legend. It says that the snow-white flowers that the homewrecker was holding in her hands suddenly acquired a bright sunny hue. Catherine the Great introduced this shade into the flower language as a sign of separation and sadness. But in the modern language of flowers they have acquired a completely different meaning.
Golden inflorescences delight with their warmth, as if they have absorbed all the rays of the sun
Orange
If you want to express your love at first sight, you need to give beautiful orange roses. Fiery petals symbolize ardent and hot passion. Majesty and pride are demonstrated through the fiery color.
Peach shade is a symbol of gratitude and the most sincere, warm feelings.
Blue or lilac
Blue roses as such do not exist in nature. They are grown from light-colored varieties by adding dye to the water when watering. Thanks to this, the petals gradually acquire the desired color. Flowers of an unusual blue hue were often mentioned in literature as a symbol of something unrealizable. Now they are associated with the fulfillment of the wildest desires.
The unusual shade of the petals is not a gift of nature, but the work of man
Atypical purple and lilac roses are a sign of loyalty to one's ideals, success and determination. This is an ideal gift for men, especially those serving in the military. Another case when such flowers are worth presenting is if you want to hint about your sympathy and express hope for reciprocal feelings.
The most unusual in tone are black roses, which are actually dark burgundy. The color black is associated with grief and mourning. But in the language of flowers, such roses can be interpreted differently. This is a sign of efficiency, new beginnings, strength and spiritual rebirth.
Note! Compositions of black inflorescences are appropriate to present to business partners and to decorate rooms for official and business meetings with them.
Greens
Thanks to the painstaking work of breeders, the color range of modern garden queens is extremely wide, so answering the question of what color roses are is quite difficult. There are even flowers with soft green petals - they are very unusual, attractive and incredibly beautiful.
The grass-colored inflorescences are extremely attractive and very delicate
Herbaceous and olive-colored inflorescences are not very suitable as a symbol of love and passion. These flowers denote fertility, success and generosity, stability and abundance. This is an ideal choice for congratulating colleagues and management; they can be presented as business gifts.
The meaning of black roses: how and where they are grown
This is a very rare and expensive type of flower. Their shade is not quite black, if you look closely, but dark burgundy. Such roses are grown only in one place on earth - in one of the provinces of Turkey. Only there the soil composition allows these amazing elegant flowers to grow. Of course, such dark bouquets of roses can be used at funeral ceremonies. But they are also suitable as an extravagant gift for a woman. After all, their meaning is passionate all-consuming love.
Our online store offers to buy bouquets of roses with delivery throughout Moscow in various colors and shades. When choosing roses, pay attention not only to their color, but also to the variety. So, roses on long stems with large buds are more suitable as a romantic gift. For corporate events, for relatives and friends, you can buy bouquets of small spray roses. It is customary for men to give monochromatic bouquets. Compositions of delicate shades - for young ladies. For older women, rich, solid colors are suitable. When choosing a bouquet, it is best to focus on the tastes of the recipient. Especially if it is a personal gift and not from a team.
Why is it important to know the meaning of the color of roses that a man gives to a girl?
Flowers have always been and remain the most popular gift for the fair sex.
Almost any woman will like a beautiful bouquet of lush roses. However, most of the fairer sex will not limit themselves to simply contemplating the bouquet, but will begin to look for the secret meaning inherent in this message. There is a so-called language of flowers, with which you can tell your chosen one about your feelings for her. Not only color plays an important role, but also the number of colors. According to generally accepted tradition, we give odd amounts to living people, and even numbers to dead people.
