The Meaning of Rose Colors

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Let the flowers do the talking.

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In Victorian times, it was popular to pair flowers with special meanings, even down to the specific color. So while some may think that a "rose is a rose is a rose," we'd like to disagree. After all, the romantic blooms come in more than 100 shades. Here, discover the secret language behind your favorite hue.

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Red Rose

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Meaning:

Love

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Deep Burgundy Rose

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Meaning:

Unconscious beauty

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White Rose

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Meaning:

I am worthy of you

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Yellow Rose

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Meaning:

Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, promise of a new beginning, welcome back

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Pink Rose

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Meaning:

Perfect happiness, grace and sweetness

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Dark Pink Rose

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Meaning:

Thankfulness

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Purple Rose

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Meaning:

Love at first sight, enchantment

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Orange Rose

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Meaning:

Fascination

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Green Rose

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Meaning:

Fertility

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Coral Rose

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Meaning:

Desire

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Red and Yellow Roses

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Meaning:

Given together, these symbolize happy feelings

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Red and White Roses

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Meaning:

Given together, these symbolize unity

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