When you give a bouquet, it helps to know the meaning of red roses and other rose colors.
Red roses are the symbol of love and romance but what about yellow roses, what’s their meaning?
Do you know what it means if someone brings peach-toned roses to a dinner party?
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What if you get an arrangement of light pink roses?
Rosescome in a huge variety of colors.
However, some meanings have gotten lost in translation since the 19th century.
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This stunning shade most popularly stands for passion and communicates love.
Less commonly,white rosesare used to express silence, love, respect, and beauty.
They can even relay messages such as keep my secret and I am worthy of you, McCord reveals.
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Rather than a significant other, a white rose may better suit a dear friend or young relationship.
Cream
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Cream roses, McCord says, are associated with richness.
Peach
The shade of these subtle beauties represents modesty and gratitude, McCord says.
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They may also communicate immortality or act as a compliment to the giftee’s looks and charm.
These days, however, yellow roses have shed their stigma and become a sign of friendship.
These sunny blooms are perfect for friends, old or new, or anyone who needs a pick-me-up.
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Light Pink
According to McCord, cheerful light pink roses are mostly an expression of youth.
Dark Pink
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Overall,pink rosessymbolize grace and beauty, says McCord.
Orange
The vibrant shade of these fiery flowers rightfully symbolizes enthusiasm and fascination, according to McCord.
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They are a bright and creative alternative to red roses.
Coral
These petals are a glorious blend of pink and orange with a meaning all their own.
Gifting coral flowers is a wish of good fortune, says McCord.
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They may also express that you admire the recipient’s accomplishments.
Anyone would be lucky to receive these bountiful blooms.
Give someone purple flowers to communicate your interest and fascination with them.
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Alternatively, these blooms may also communicate sorrow.
Lavender-colored roses are just as rare as purple roses.
As a lighter hue of purple, McCord says, lavender still symbolizes dignity and rarity.
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Lavender, however, does not have the same connotation of grandeur.
Green
Green roses are rare blooms that make a showstopping centerpiece.
According to McCord, green roses reflect freshness and symbolize health and liberty.
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Burgundy
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Burgundy roses, McCord says, are an expression of unconscious beauty.
However, McCord says that they can also symbolize rebirth.
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