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.

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RED

Traditional Meaning: Romance, True Love

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YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Friendship, Get Well

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ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enthusiasm, Passion

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RED + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Get Well

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PINK

Traditional Meaning: Gratitude, Appreciation

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WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage, Spirituality

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WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Marriage + Enthusiasm

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RED + PINK + WHITE

Traditional Meaning: Romance + Gratitude + Marriage

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LAVENDER

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment, Love at First Sight

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LAVENDER + YELLOW

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Get Well

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LAVENDER + WHITE + ORANGE

Traditional Meaning: Enchantment + Marriage + Enthusiasm

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RED + YELLOW + ORANGE + PINK + WHITE + LAVENDER

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