The colors of roses and their meaning in the gift

Beautiful and noble roses are shrouded in mystery of symbolism and different meanings. Depending on the shade of flowers in the bouquet, you can understand with what feelings and thoughts it was presented.

Roses and the meanings of their shades when giving

The color of roses and their meaning are closely related. The flower language was formed many centuries ago, but since then it has undergone a number of changes. This is due to the fact that before there were only basic shades of fragrant plants - white, scarlet, yellow. Thanks to the painstaking and complex work of breeders, today flowers of a wide variety, sometimes very unusual shades are grown, each of them has its own meaning.

Roses are the most delicate creations of nature, a symbol of beauty and eternal love

Why a guy or a man presents roses of different colors

When choosing a flower arrangement, not everyone thinks about what a rose of a certain shade means. Many guys act on a whim, guided by generally accepted standards and their own taste. Girls in this regard are more attentive and want to see the secret meaning in everything. In this regard, you need to carefully approach the choice of colors and know the designation of each shade.

Red roses

Red flowers carry the following meaning:

• passion;
• the desire to possess the desired object immediately;
• deep affection;
• the highest and strongest feelings.

Other symbols:

• family happiness;
• comfort;
• blood shed in battle, memory of those who are not alive.

Roses of this color are usually placed on monuments, memorials, and worn in the cemetery.

Dark, burgundy shade:

• magnetism;
• attraction;
• ultimate connection and feelings;
• respect, admiration.

Flowers of this shade are usually presented to elderly women. They are ideal for mothers and grandmothers, good acquaintances, but giving such flowers to women-bosses or colleagues is not worth it, because. the donor may be misunderstood.

Inflorescences scarlet as blood leave no one indifferent

Crimson rose has neutral values. They are suitable for those occasions when you want to express gratitude and appreciation.

White

Roses of different colors in every culture can carry the opposite meaning. In Russia, snow-white shades can mean:

• innocence;
• purity of intentions;
• youth;
• fidelity;
• sincerity;
• transparency of plans and actions;
• unity of views.

In the CIS countries, snow-white tones are often presented to newlyweds. In Europe, such flowers have a slightly different meaning. White roses are considered neutral among Europeans, they are presented to colleagues or an unfamiliar person. They are often included in business compositions, which is not customary in the CIS countries.

Pink

The meaning of pink roses is multifaceted. These flowers are considered the most exquisite and delicate. Due to the variety of shades, color transitions and blotches, they are often used to dilute and complement monochromatic floral arrangements. A collection of pink flowers can mean the following:

• sympathy;
• incipient love feelings;
• tenderness;
• thanks;
• Delight.

Delicate petals symbolize elegance and courtesy, politeness and courtesy.

Affectionate petals in the color of a flamingo wing symbolize the kindest and most sincere feelings

Yellow

Sun-colored inflorescences are suitable for a wide variety of occasions. The opinion that the petals of a sunny shade are a sign of sadness is not true. Cases where golden flowers are most appropriate:

• A joint celebration of common achievements with the addressee.
• A sign of reconciliation between two lovers.
• Expressions of admiration, even admiration.
• As a family composition to show the sweetness and regularity of marriage.

Other meanings:

• activity;
• friendship;
• love of freedom;
• care;
• pride;
• success.

Golden compositions are perfect for both a friend and a work colleague. Cream flowers are a sign of stability, constancy, elegance and tenderness. As a presentation, they are suitable for a married couple with a strong and long marriage.

The negative attitude towards golden roses and their association with parting is explained by an ancient legend. She says that the snow-white flowers, which were held in the hands of the love-lover, suddenly acquired a bright sunny hue. Catherine the Great introduced this shade into the floral language as a sign of separation and sadness. But in the modern language of flowers, they have acquired a completely different meaning.  

Golden inflorescences delight with their warmth, as if they have absorbed all the rays of the sun

Orange

If you want to express your love at first sight, you need to give beautiful orange roses. Fiery petals symbolize ardent and ardent passion. Through the fiery color, majesty and pride are demonstrated.

The peach shade is a symbol of gratitude and the most sincere, warm feelings.

Blue or lilac

Blue roses as such do not exist in nature. They are grown from varieties of light colors, adding a dye when watering. Thanks to this, the petals gradually acquire the desired color. Flowers of an unusual blue hue were often mentioned in literature as a symbol of something unrealizable. Now they are associated with the fulfillment of the wildest desires.

The unusual shade of the petals is not a gift of nature, but the work of man

Atypical purple and lilac roses are a sign of loyalty to your ideals, success and determination. It is ideal as a presentation for men, especially for those who are doing military service. Another case when such flowers are worth presenting, if you want to hint about your sympathy and express hope for reciprocal feelings.

The most unusual in tone are the black roses, which are actually maroon. Black is associated with grief and mourning. But in the language of flowers, such roses can be interpreted in another way. This is a sign of efficiency, new beginnings, strength and spiritual rebirth.

Green

Thanks to the painstaking work of breeders, the color gamut of modern garden queens is extremely wide, so it is quite difficult to answer the question of what color roses are. There are even flowers with pale green petals - they are very unusual, attractive and incredibly beautiful.

Grass-colored inflorescences are extraordinarily attractive and very delicate

Herbaceous and olive-colored inflorescences are not very suitable as a symbol of love and passion. These flowers represent fertility, success and generosity, stability and abundance. It is the perfect choice for congratulating colleagues and management, and can be presented as a business present.

What do mixed bouquets or bordered roses mean?

Knowing what colors there are roses and what they symbolize, you can make not only a beautiful composition, but also put meaning in it, express your feelings and wishes through flowers. Any combination of shades looks beautiful. Combine them depending on the embedded meaning. The inflorescences are scarlet and snow-white - a sign of passionate, endless love, and snow-white and golden - purity of thoughts and admiration. Combinations of roses and flowers with edging, which are selected depending on what feelings you want to express or to whom the composition is presented:

• The combination of scarlet, fiery and sunny colors - the combination of these shades carries a powerful energy message that expresses admiration, love and immense gratitude. Such mixes are suitable for wives with whom they have lived more than one year of a happy life, and they will also be appropriate for bosses, whose activities cause genuine respect.
• The combination of scarlet and snow-white - if there are more dark inflorescences, this is a manifestation of love. If there are more light ones - a symbol of gratitude and recognition.
• Snow-white bouquet with one scarlet rose - love and respect. If the composition is scarlet, and there is one light rose in it, this sign says that the beloved is one in a million like that.

A mix of roses in one composition is a great solution for expressing your feelings

Symbolism of numbers, how many roses and when to give

In addition to the correctly selected color of roses, which will help to express your feelings and thoughts, when composing a composition, their number is important:

• 3 - a symbol of strong, ardent and passionate love. At the same time, such a small composition is ideal for a colleague or good friend as a sign of respect. Depending on who the flowers are given to, their shade is selected.
• 5 - a sign of prosperity, happiness and good luck. This is a neutral, most common number and is suitable for all occasions.
• 7 - this number of roses can express any positive emotion - from feelings of love to simple attention to a friend or unfamiliar person. A composition of seven roses is suitable for a secret declaration of love, especially if they are of a scarlet hue.
• 9 is a sign of admiration.
• 15 - it is appropriate to give so many flowers when celebrating an anniversary of acquaintance or a wedding. Another symbolism of the number is forgiveness, so 15 roses will be appropriate as a sign of reconciliation.
• 19 - it is customary to present a bouquet of 19 roses to newlyweds. According to the symbolism of the numbers 19 is a sign of a happy and long life together.
• 21 is a sign of passionate and strong love.
• 27 is a symbol of fidelity, strong feelings, the composition is suitable as a present for spouses on the anniversary of marriage.
• 29 is a symbol of eternal love.
• 101 - so many roses are presented only to the beloved woman.

For the manifestation of feelings, magnificent compositions are not needed, sometimes modesty is better to say about love

You need to select the appropriate number of flowers based on the case to which they are presented:

• If there is no specific reason and you just want to please your loved one, you should opt for 3 roses of a gentle light tone, without a border, half-open petals.
• Birthday - the number is chosen based on how old the birthday person is. It is worth considering the fact that in the CIS countries they are biased towards the even number of flowers, believing that they are carried only for funerals. To get out of this situation beautifully, one rose should be replaced with another flower that will successfully dilute the composition.
• Anniversary - no matter how old the birthday person is, the most suitable number of roses will be 11 pieces.
• March 8 - on this day, it is worth abandoning large, pretentious compositions in favor of tenderness and grace. The best option is lush, but small, light inflorescences. Bright, massive flowers with long stems are perfect for personal, individual events.
• Graduation - 15 roses - the most appropriate option, a wish for happiness and success in later life.

Love and attention are the most important meanings invested in composing compositions

Roses have earned the right to be called queens of flowers. They are very beautiful, graceful and noble, appropriate for any occasion and life situation. The color range of these plants is surprising, each shade has its own meaning in the language of flowers. Knowing the symbolism of roses, with their help you can tell about your feelings, express love, respect, passion and gratitude.