A Valentine’s Day Guide To Rose Colors And What You ‘re Really Saying

If you ‘ve ever bought someone roses, you ‘ve almost certainly stopped to consider, “What am I saying with these?” And that ‘s because, over the years, roses have developed their own language. Each rose color and combination comes with it ‘s own symbolic meaning and clear intentions.

Here is a handy guide to help make sure you ‘re saying exactly what you want this Valentine ‘s Day.

RED

Traditional Meaning: Romance, True Love

YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Friendship, Get Well

ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enthusiasm, Passion

RED + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Get Well

PINK

Traditional Meaning: Gratitude, Appreciation

WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage, Spirituality

WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage + Enthusiasm

RED + PINK + WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Gratitude + Marriage

LAVENDER

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment, Love at First Sight

LAVENDER + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Get Well

LAVENDER + WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Marriage + Enthusiasm

RED + YELLOW + ORANGE + PINK + WHITE + LAVENDER

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Friendship + Enthusiasm + Gratitude + Marriage + Enchantment