The Language of Roses
Different colors and combinations of colors can mean different things. The number of roses can have meaning, as well.

Meaning of Color



Rose, Black – You are my obsession, Death, Change, Rebirth
Rose, Blue - Unattainable, Mystery
Rose, Cream – You are tender and loving, Charm
Rose, Lavender - Love at first sight, enchantment
Rose, Orange – You are my secret love, Passion
Rose, Peach - Gratitude
Rose, Pale Pink - Grace, joy, gentility and gratitude
Rose, Dark Pink - Thankfulness, sympathy
Rose, Pink – Perfect happiness, grace
Rose, Yellow – Friendship; Joy; (In Victorian Times Jealousy)
Rose, Yellow with Red Tips - Friendship turning to love
Rose, Red – Passionate love; I love you
Rose, Red & Withered - I would rather die, Our love is over
Rose, Burgandy - You are more beautiful than you know
Red Rosebud - Symbol of Purity and Loveliness
White Rosebud - Girlhood, Youth
Rose, White – I am worthy of you; spiritual love; Innocence and Purity; Secrecy and Silence
Rose, White and Red – We are inseparable
Rose, White and Red Mixed – Unity
Rose, White, Dried – Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, Yellow – Friendship; Joy; (In Victorian Times Jealosy)
Roses, Yellow and White Mixed - Harmony
Roses, Yellow and Red Mixed - Hapiness
Roses, Yellow and Orange Mixed - Passionate Thoughts
Meaning of Number or Arrangement
Single bloom red Rose – Love at first sight or I still love you
Single Rose, any color – Gratitude or simplicity
Single Thornless Rose - Love at First Sight
2 Red Roses Entwined - Proposal of Marriage
2 Roses – Mutual feelings
3 Roses – I love you
7 Roses – I’m infatuated with you
9 Roses – We’ll be together forever
10 Roses – You are perfect


12 Roses – Be mine
13 Roses – Friends forever
15 Roses – I’m truly sorry
20 Roses – I’m truly sincere towards you
21 Roses – I’m dedicated to you
24 Roses – Forever yours
25 Roses – Congratulations
50 Roses – Unconditional love
99 Roses – I will love you all the days of my life
108 Roses – Will you marry me?
999 Roses – I love you till the end of time
Bouquet of Mature Blooms – Gratitude
Musk Cluster - Charming
Garland or Crown - Reward of Merit or Virtue