What do the different colors of roses stand for?
Some believe the color of a represents a special meaning. Red Love, beauty, courage and respect. This color represents romantic, sincere and passionate love. Giving a single red rose to someone is a simple way to say I love you. White Purity, innocence, silence and youthfulness. White roses can also be used in weddings as an indication of new love which is just beginning. Pink Appreciation, often given as a thank you. Pink flowers also represent happiness and admiration. Yellow Friendship, happiness, joy and promise. Yellow roses are often given to show happiness for loved ones who are returning from a long absence. Orange Desire and enthusiasm. They can be given at a graduation or a commencement to celebrate the ending and beginning of two different phases in life. Lavender/Purple Love at first sight. If you just meet someone and have fallen head over heals for them, show them how you feel by giving them lavender roses. The same color meanings can be used in carnations.
