Roses: Their Colors and Their Meanings

If you're a last minute special occasion shopper, most often you'll turn to the floral section for your gift. And who says that giving flowers isn't the way to go anyway! Flowers are beautiful, they smell great and they add color and life to any room in your home. If you normally choose to give the gift of flowers, here are a few things you may not have previously known about flowers and their higher meanings. With these tips, even last minute shoppers can give a gift that has true meaning.

When choosing the perfect bouquet, part of your choice should be based on the individual you are buying them for. Many women (and even men) enjoy receiving all types of flowers, but some can have a more personal meaning than others. Knowing personal preference will make buying flowers a whole lot easier.

Now if you are a flower buying novice, then the rule of thumb is to know that you can never go wrong with roses. Roses are by far the most popular flower, and, with a wide variety of choices, you can purchase roses for any occasion. More people than not are aware that different colored roses have different meanings, but hardly anyone knows what those meanings are. If you are looking to buy the perfect colored rose for the perfect occasion, then take a look at this guide to rose buying. Here is what each colored rose means.

Red - love and romance (perfect for lovers on any occasion)

Orange - passion and enthusiasm (perfect to congratulate someone on an event that they are passionate about, i.e. winning a contest, performing in a production, winning a sporting event)

Yellow - joy and friendship (perfect to give to a friend on any occasion)

Green - fertility (perfect to give to anyone who is pregnant or has just had a child)

Blue - mystery and intrigue (taking someone out on a mystery date? Start it off right with some blue roses! Also great to send to secret admirers!)

Pink - gratitude and appreciation (great to send to anyone for a job well done)

Purple - love at first sight (find yourself swooning? Send some purple roses!)

Black - vengeance (not quite romantic, but you can send black roses to someone who loves black, even if you aren't sending them for the reason that they stand for)

White - innocence and purity (perfect for a first date! A great way to start of something right)

No matter the special occasion, you're bound to find the perfect colored rose to celebrate it! It's good to remember that even though different colored roses have different meanings, that doesn't mean that you have to choose your bouquet based on that. It may be as simple as getting someone you care about a bouquet of flowers in their favorite color. Flowers are meant to show that you care and support someone, so while its fun to send flowers based on the meaning of their color, the thought behind any bouquet is what really counts! So whether you are a last minute shopper or you spend time putting thought into your gift, know that roses are always an excellent choice!

Sources:

The Buzz Log. "What That Rose Says About You", Yahoo.com