Colour Meanings

Red
Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honoured way to say, "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection.

Purple
The unique beauty of the purple rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, purple roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The purple rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.

Orange
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance.

Dark Red
Dark red roses represent unconscious beauty. They are a bold expression of love, and yet they are captivating and enigmatic. Dark red roses have the aura of mystery though they leave virtually nothing unsaid.

Blue
The blue rose being in itself something very extraordinary expresses that very same feeling. "You are extraordinarily wonderful", the blue rose exclaims. A flight of fancy, an irrepressible imagination is what the blue rose is all about.

Black
Traditionally, this unique rose colour has long signified repentance, desire, or farewell. However a more contemporary classic culture has adopted its black beauty as a meaning of exotic love or simply a stylish aesthetic.

Peach
The simple peach rose expresses sociability, friendliness, purity and innocence. This rose, so delicate and dainty in its beauty, delivers a simple message of genuine warmth and sincere thoughts. That is why social gatherings and friendly parties often sport these beautiful roses in abundance. Simply put, they are a celebration of the deep social instinct of man.

Pink
As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. They make wonderful tokens while celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or significant achievements. Light pink roses are also associated with deep affection and admiration, and can be used as an expression of sympathy.

Yellow
The bright, sunny colour of yellow roses evoke a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared between true friends. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and long-time friendship.

White
White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honour and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.

Green
Green is life, abundant growth, constant renewal of life and energy. The green rose signifies the constant rejuvenation of spirit, and is therefore a messenger of cheerfulness.