If there is something that symbolises love in its truest and purest meaning it is a rose. Nothing comes anywhere close to a rose when it comes to choosing something as a symbol of love. Be it a bouquet or a single stem of red rose, it conveys the message of love in the best possible manner with its different colours signifying different emotions and meanings. Rose day, thus, is a befitting start to the week of love.
A rose is a rose is a rose. But the colour of a rose says it all. Here is a guide to gifting the right rose for the right impact:
1.) Red: Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion.
2.) Pink: Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts.
3.) Yellow: In the Victorian times, yellow roses meant jealousy. But today, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning.
4.) White: Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you".
5.) Lavender: Love at first sight and enchantment.
6.) Orange: Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination.
7.) Black: Death, mourning, sadness, farewell, bereavement, loss and mortality.
8.) Green: Life, abundant growth, constant renewal of life, energy, constant rejuvenation of spirit and a messenger of cheerfulness.
No. of Roses and their implication
1 - Love at the first sight; you are the one
2 - Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
3 - I love you
6 - I want to be yours
7 - I’m infatuated with you
9 - An Eternal love, together as long as we live
10 - You are perfect
11 - You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
12 – Be my steady
13 - Secret Admirer
15 - I am truly sorry, please forgive me
20 - Believe me, I am sincere towards you
21 - I am devoted to you
24 - Can’t stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
33 - Saying "I love you" with great affection
36 - I will remember our romantic moments
40 - My love for you is genuine
50 -Regretless love, this is
99 - I will love you for as long as I live
100- Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
101- You are my one and only love
108- Please marry me!
365- Can`t stop thinking about you, each and everyday
999- Everlasting and Eternal love
Compilation: Abhishek