The Rose

 

The Symbolic Meaning of Color in Roses
  All roses symbolize love, but certain colors of roses can take on special meanings. Opinions vary on the many meanings of roses, but here are some of the more common:

COLOR

MEANING

                     

Red Rose    The creative spirit of love

True Love -  Stronger than thorns.
True Red is the lover’s rose

Amaranth red is long standing desire

Cardinal red is sublime desire

Carmine red is deceitful desire (not true to color)

Fiery red  is flames of passion

Deep red rose - bashful shame 

Love, beauty, courage and respect, romantic love, congratulations, I Love You, job well done, sincere love, respect, courage & passion

Red rosebuds mean “pure and lovely”

Single red rose = “I Love You.”

Full red rose - beauty 

Yellow Rose    Joy, gladness, friendship, freedom, gladness, delight, the promise of a new beginning, welcome back, remember me, "I care" and jealousy

In Victorian times the rose meant jealousy, decrease of love and infidelity. Sometimes it is a sign of sympathy. Rose of familiar love and domestic happiness.

White Rose   Loyalty, penetrating and platonic love. Able to captivate secret thought, love stronger than death. In England there is a saying about the white rose referring to the Sub Rosa, “Death to him who under my secrecy betrays his oath.” In Scotland, when the white rose bloomed in autumn it was a seen as a token of early marriage.  The rose of confession, the rose of servitude.

 Purity, innocence, silence, reverence, humility, youthfulness, innocence, I am worthy of you, heavenly and charm

Bridal rose – happy love

Pink Rose   Appreciation, "Thank you", grace, perfect happiness, and admiration,  gentleness, please believe me, and refinement.

The rose of sweet thoughts

Dark pink - Appreciation, gratitude, thank you

Light pink - Admiration, sympathy, happiness, gentleness, grace, gladness, joy and sweetness

Purple or Lavender roses  mean enchantment, majesty,  love at first site, and uniqueness.

Orange Rose    "I AM PROUD OF YOU."

Desire, enthusiasm, and fascination. Orange or coral

 
Blue Rose    Fantasy and impossibility. Hoping for a miracle and new possibilities. 
Black Rose    Death. The color of the crone, the wise lady of death. The promise that soon you will know something you did not know before. Some see it as a bad omen. Death of fixed thoughts or ideas. Signifies a rejuvenation on the horizon.
Peach Rose     Closing of the deal, let's get together

  

 

   Rosebuds symbolize beauty, youth and a heart innocent of love or:  “You are young and beautiful” 

                  The moss rosebud stands for confessions of love. 
A single rose stands for simplicity.  In full bloom, it means “I love you” or “I love you still.”

 

 

 

A bouquet of roses in full bloom signifies gratitude. 

 

  A dozen the ultimate declaration of love
    

 

   Red and white roses together, or white roses with red edges, signify unity. 
 
 

   Red and yellow blends stand for jovial and happy feelings friendship and falling in love. 
   A deep burgundy rose means “unconscious beauty.” 
   Hybrid tea roses mean “I’ll remember you always” and sweetheart roses symbolize just what their name implies. 
  Two roses taped or wired together to form a single stem signal an engagement or coming marriage. 
A full blown rose placed over two buds forms a combination that signifies secrecy. 
  A crown made of roses signifies reward or virtue. 
   yellow and orange roses together imply passionate thoughts. 

 


 

 

Flowers create a special language of their own.

The meaning of flowers, herbs and leaves has been written about for centuries. Each book written may proclaim a different meaning, but the meaning of flowers are, after all, are whatever you want. The bloom of a dandelion given by a small child holds as much love as a rose given by an admirer. Various flowers can create interesting conversation. Definitions are dependant on color, size, buds or full blooms and whether they are alone, paired or in bouquets. A lot to remember when trying to pick just the right flower for someone special.

Roses are the most widely acclaimed flower with a silent voice that speaks the loudest.

"A gathering of roses
a gift of love for you.
may all your days be filled with joy
and all your dreams come true."
~I Love You, Gently, Like A Rose~

                                   

   

       Variety of roses
  Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely 
Rose (bridal) Happy love 
Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty 
Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love 
Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous 
Rose (China) Beauty always new 
Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant 
Rose (deep red) Bashful shame 
Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment 
Rose (full-blown) Engagement 
Rose (guilder) Age; Winter 
Rose (half-blown) Timid love 
Rose (Jacque Minot) I am true 
Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion 
Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul 
Rose (Mont flora) Grace 
Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love 
Rose (musk) Capricious beauty 
Rose (rock) Popular favor 
Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude 
Rose (wild) Charming simplicity 
Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict 
Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love 
Rose-leaf You may hope 
 
 

The Language of Flowers

Flowers may be combined and arranged so as to express even the nicest shades of sentiment. If a flower is offered "reversed", its direct signification is likewise reversed, so that the flower now means the opposite. "Yes", is implied by touching the flower given to the lips; "No," by pinching off a petal and casting it away. "I am", is expressed by a laurel leaf twined around the bouquet; "I have", "by an ivy leaf folded together;   by a leaf of Virginia

Birthstones and Flowers

January

Garnet

Carnation

February

Amethyst

Violet

March

Aquamarine, Bloodstone

Daffodil, Jonquil

April

Diamond

Sweet Pea

May

Emerald

Lily of the Valley

June

Pearl

Rose

July

Ruby

Larkspur, Delphinium

August

Peridot

Gladiolus

September

Sapphire

Aster

October

Opal or Tourmaline

Calendula

November

Topaz

Chrysanthemums

December

Zircon or Turquoise

Narcissus

1 Roses

Exceptional love all concentrated on you.

2 Roses

Two of us deeply in love.

3 Roses

I love you.

6 Roses

I want to be yours.

9 Roses

Love each other eternally.

11 Roses

You are the one I love most in my life.

12 Roses

Satisfactory union and mutual affinity.

13 Roses

Secret admirer.

24 Roses

Remember fondly every moment
(24 hours cannot forget you).

33 Roses

Saying "I love you" with PROFOUND LOVE.

36 Roses

Feeling romantic attachment because you come to me.

44 Roses

Constant unchangeable pledge.

50 Roses

This is "Regretless Love".

56 Roses

My love.

66 Roses

Successful love affair.

99 Roses

Love with understanding makes love eternal.

100 Roses

Harmonious union in a century, remain a devoted couple 'till ripe-old age.

101 Roses

No other love but you.

108 Roses

Please marry me!

111 Roses

Eternal love.

123 Roses

Free love.

144 Roses

Loving you day and night eternally.

365 Roses

Thinking of you everyday, love you everyday.

999 Roses

Everlasting and eternal love.

1001 Roses

Faithful love, 'till forever

 

 

The Meanings Of Most Flowers

As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional meanings.

 

ACACIA -

Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love

AMBROSIA -

Your Love is Reciprocated

AMARYLLIS -

Pride, Pastoral Poetry

ANEMONE -

Forsaken

ARBUTUS -

Thee Only Do I Love

ASTER -

Symbol of Love, Daintiness

AZALEA -

Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood

BACHELOR BUTTON

Single Blessedness

BEGONIA -

Beware

BELLS OF IRELAND 

Good Luck

BITTERSWEET -

Truth

BLUEBELL -

Humility

CACTUS -

Endurance

CAMELLIA (PINK) -

Longing for you

CAMELLIA (RED) -

You're a Flame in My Heart

CAMELLIA (WHITE)

You're Adorable

CARNATION    (GEN)

Fascination, Woman Love

CARNATION (PINK) -

I'll Never Forget You

CARNATION (RED) -

My Heart Aches For You, Admiration

CARNATION (PURPLE) 

Capriciousness

CARNATION (SOLID) 

Yes

CARNATION (STRIPED) -

No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You

CARNATION (WHITE)

Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift

CARNATION (yellow)

You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection

CATTAIL -

Peace, Prosperity

CHRYSANTHEMUM

You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.

CHRYSANTHEMUM 

(white) Truth

CHRYSANTHEMUM

 (yellow) Slighted Love

CROCUS -

Cheerfulness

CYCLAMEN -

Resignation and Good-bye

DAFFODIL -

Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You

DAISY -

Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity

DANDELION -

Faithfulness, Happiness

FERN -

Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter

FIR -

Time

FLAX -

Domestic Symbol

FORGET-ME-NOT -

True Love, Memories

FORSYTHIA -

Anticipation

GARDENIA -

You're Lovely, Secret Love

GERANIUM -

Stupidity, Folly

GLADIOLI -

Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators

GLOXINIA -

Love at First Sight

HEATHER (LAVENDER) -

Admiration, Solitude

HEATHER (WHITE) -

Protection, Wishes Will Come True

HOLLY -

Defense, Domestic Happiness

HYACINTH (GENERAL) -

Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo

HYACINTH (BLUE) -

Constancy

HYACINTH (purple)-

I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow

HYACINTH  -

(red or pink) Play

HYACINTH (WHITE) -

Loveliness, I'll Pray for You

HYACINTH (yellow) -

Jealousy

HYDRANGEA -

Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness

IRIS -

Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments

IVY -

Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection

JONQUIL -

Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned

LARKSPUR (PINK) -

Fickleness

LILY (WHITE) -

Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You

LILY (YELLOW) -

I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay

LILY (CALLA) -

Beauty

LILY (DAY) -

Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother

LILY (EUCHARIS) -

Maiden Charms

LILY (TIGER) -

Wealth, Pride

LILY OF THE VALLEY -

Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete

MAGNOLIA -

Nobility

MARIGOLD -

Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy

MISTLETOE -

Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India

MONKSHOOD -

Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near

MOSS -

Maternal Love, Charity

MYRTLE -

Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage

NARCISSUS -

Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are

NASTURTIUM -

Conquest, Victory in Battle

OLEANDER -

Caution

ORANGE BLOSSOM 

Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness

ORANGE MOCK -

Deceit

ORCHID -

Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children

ORCHID (CATTLEYA)

Mature Charm

PALM LEAVES -

Victory and Success

PEONY -

Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage

PETUNIA -

Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me

PINE -

Hope, Pity

POPPY (GENERAL) 

Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination

POPPY (RED) -

Pleasure

POPPY (WHITE) -

Consolation

POPPY (YELLOW) -

Wealth, Success

PRIMROSE -

I Can't Live Without You

PRIMROSE (eve) -

Inconstancy

ROSE (BRIDAL) -

Happy Love

ROSE (dk crimson)

Mourning

ROSE (HIBISCUS) -

Delicate Beauty

ROSE (LEAF) -

You May Hope

ROSE (PINK) -

Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me

ROSE (RED) -

Love, I Love You

ROSE (TEA) -

I'll Remember Always

ROSE (THORNLESS) 

Love at First Sight

ROSE (WHITE) -

Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence

ROSE (white & red)

Unity, Flower Emblem of England

ROSE (white dried)

Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue

ROSE (YELLOW) -

Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care

ROSEBUD -

Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love

ROSEBUD (RED) -

Pure and Lovely

ROSEBUD (WHITE) -

Girlhood

ROSEBUD (MOSS) -

Confessions of Love

ROSES (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) -

Gratitude

ROSES (Single Full) 

I Love You, I Still Love You

SMILAX -

Loveliness

SNAPDRAGON -

Deception, Gracious Lady

SPIDER FLOWER -

Elope with Me

STEPHANOTIS -

Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel

STOCK -

Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me

SWEETPEA -

Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time

TULIP (GENERAL) -

Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland

TULIP (RED) -

Believe Me, Declaration of Love

TULIP(varigated)

Beautiful Eyes

TULIP (YELLOW) -

There's Sunshine in Your Smile

VIOLET -

Modesty

VIOLET (BLUE) -

Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True

VIOLET (WHITE) -

Let's Take a Chance

ZINNIA (MAGENTA) -

Lasting Affection

ZINNIA (MIXED) -

Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend

ZINNIA (SCARLET) -

Constancy

ZINNIA (WHITE) -

Goodness

ZINNIA (YELLOW) -

Daily Remembrance

 

 

 

The Rose 

Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed

Some say love it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
and you it's only seed

It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed
that with the sun's love
in the spring
becomes the rose

 song from Bette Midler "The Rose"

 

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