the rose colors and their meaning

Red Rose – Romantic Love, Beauty, Honor, Respect – These roses are classic and can be given at almost anytime. With red roses the ‘less is more’ theory works well. A single rose may be more effective than a large bouquet depending on the situation. These are definitely a good idea for anniversaries, proposals,

White Roses – Purity, Innocence, Happy Love, Silence, Symbol of Girlhood, Charm - White roses are elegant when given right but they are a flop when they are not. They are great decorations at wedding, gifts for a daughter or daughter in law, and they can be mixed with red roses for an interesting effect. They are also great birthday gifts. Don’t use them to say ‘I’m sorry’.

Dark Pink – Appreciation, Thank you - These are the roses you give to your secretary, co-worker and friends. They are elegant and beautiful but not very romantic. They say a heartfelt but not romantically interested ‘Thank You’ very well.

Light Pink- Admiration, joy, gentleness, tenderness, sympathy - These rose can save you a lot of time when that special someone is mad at you. They are a gentle touch that says "I love you and I think you are wonderful". They are also great to give to older people that you hold in high regard like your grandmother.

Yellow Rose – Friendship, Welcome Back, We’ve been thinking of you - Yellow roses are a great thing to give when someone has been a way for a while or if you just want to say "I’m thinking about you".

Orange – Enthusiasm, Desire - These roses are great for when you want to show that special someone how happy you are to be with them.
I’ve only included the basics so as not to confuse anyone; however, there are a lot more colors and even combinations of color out there. Once you’ve mastered these, try going out on a limb and giving different colors than those mentioned. You’ll have all of the ladies impressed in no time, especially when you can tell them what it means too.