The Language of Roses

A red rose, of course, symbolizes love. But did you know that a bouquet of red and white roses means "unity"? Here are accepted meanings behind popular rose colors and arrangements:

COLORS

Red: "I love you", also respect and courage
Dark red/deep burgundy: "Unconscious beauty"
Pink: Grace, gentility. Deep pink stands for gratitude and appreciation, while paler pink conveys admiration or sympathy
Lavender: Enchantment
Coral/orange: Enthusiasm, desire
Yellow: Joy, gladness, friendship, freedom
White: Innocence and purity, reverence and humility, secrecy
Red and white together: Unity
Red and yellow together: Happy feelings
Pale colors: Sociability, friendship

ARRANGEMENTS

Rosebuds in general: Beauty, youth, an innocent heart
Red rosebuds: Pure and lovely
White rosebuds: Girlhood, "too young to love"
Single rose in full bloom: "I love you"
Bouquet in full bloom: Gratitude
Two roses taped together to form a single stem: Engagement, upcoming marriage