The rose is the most "talkative" flower: its colour can speak of love, gratitude, friendship or admiration without a single word. Here is what red, white, pink, yellow and other roses mean, how to combine colours in a bouquet and which shades to choose for different occasions. Everything else about types, colours and care is in our complete guide to roses. All our advice for men is in one place — a man’s guide to choosing and giving flowers. We also have a separate guide to red roses: varieties, meaning and prices.
Roses in every colour are in our red roses, white roses and peony-shaped roses sections.
These meanings come from the 19th-century language of flowers and have changed over time. They are a charming tradition rather than strict rules: what matters most is that the person you give the roses to likes the colour.
Men are usually given roses in rich, restrained colours. Deep red and burgundy convey respect and deep feelings, white means sincerity and suits formal events, yellow and orange express friendly support and congratulations on success. Pale pink and pastel shades are usually avoided unless you know the recipient’s taste. A bouquet for a man looks best in a single colour, with little greenery and minimal wrapping.
Yes. Today yellow roses mean joy and friendship, and the old meaning of "parting" is largely forgotten.
No, blue roses are dyed; breeders have so far only achieved lilac shades.
Sincerity, purity and new beginnings, which is why they are often chosen for weddings.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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