The True Meaning and Representational Significance of Roses! “Roses are Gods
The True Meaning and Representational Significance of Roses! “Roses are Gods Messenger of Love and Feelings!”
There have been many overwhelming and numerous posts and articles and so called facts in regards to “The Meaning of Roses” and “The Language of Roses”. I thought since I have dedicated my life to roses, fresh rose growing, retail sales and the wholesale rose business as well as consumer experiences since 1974, which is over 34 years that I would research this subject and hopefully “correct” and clarify the true meanings of the wondrous and most magical fresh rose.
I have been successfully and contentedly involved in the business of selling fresh superior roses to lovers and compassionate amorous men and women all over the world. I wanted to investigate and demonstrate authentic words that could accurately be used to enhance your feelings when giving a miraculous rose. I receive blessings and pleasure, and incredible gratification when I could assist a loving individual lost for words with the secret language of the rose. Fresh cut roses are the ultimate timeless “expressions verbalizing unconditional love, uttering inner unexplainable feelings and whispering silent messages of ones accurate thoughts from natures awe-inspiring rose.”
The language of flowers is a lost art, but some strive to keep the meaning alive through websites. The Victorian era gave rise to “meaning” behind flowers. But just as the Eskimo language has several words for “snow”, the floral language may have several meanings for the same flower. Part of the interpretation of the language of flowers is the powerful emotions between the giver and the recipient. Sometimes even a simple dandelion picked from a lawn by a child can be the most powerful symbol of love to a mother. Buy her what she likes or her favorite rose color or a soft-scented rose and perhaps the emotions behind the gift will give a new meaning in her mind and heart for this flower. Roses send feelings through the gift of nature! They can converse through their astonishing life form without speaking a word. They bring heaven to the planet and sorrow to joy.
Single roses are simple! They are exceptionally passionate and are the unspoken environmental representation of our pure secret emotions! The magical rose is nature’s demonstration of effortlessness beauty and mysterious inborn divinity and Heaven’s gift to the planet earth. It is God’s Love Flower from His personality to our humanity! The single rose wordlessly secretly, anxiously, whispers passion, romance, love, honesty, trust, gratitude and every human emotion to “Her” admirable deserving recipient!
The Single Rose is Nature’s Gift for the Heavens! This magical flower, a wonder of the planet, represents a single uncomplicated symbol of unconditional and unexplainable emotions for us to transmit and bestow. The single rose represents a universal appreciation and power that exploits even the most dominant unseen energy in the universe! The phenomenon of unconditional love! A love so effortlessly concealed by the human soul and yet so powerful it could move mountains of feelings! With the giving of a single rose with love, it can infiltrate the world around us, in us, and in you as well.
This magical rose whispers our love in every conceivable emotion for you. Please accept my gift from the heavens . . . “to you from me”!
For centuries, flowers, herbs and various plants have given much pleasure to people of all nations, because their beauty has the unique ability to bring cheer when someone is ill or downhearted, their fragrances can be used to make lovely perfumes, delicate foliage can be used for certain medicines and foods, and pungent smells can bestir mood.
In fact, they have been so outstanding in this regard, that there is no wonder that mankind has attached significant meanings to them . . . actually going as far as to formulate a language all their own called “fluorography.” This “language” was particularly utilized during the Victorian era; however, flowers well into past generations have had religious and symbolic meanings, and still do today.
For example, there were references given to flowers, herbs and plants in Biblical times, and during the Middle Age, Herbs were even believed by some to have magical powers. Therefore, they were given a place of honor in the royal floral gardens. The use of these floral gardens existed well into the Victorian Era and helped to create the elaborate list of meanings to describe these beloved flowers.
History relates that during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, (known as the Victorian era) the language of flowers was as important to people as being “well dressed.” For example, the recognizable scent of a particular flower, plant or perhaps a scented handkerchief sent its own unique message.
Flowers adorned almost everything . . . hair, clothing, jewelry, gowns, men’s lapels, home décor and china, and stationery, to name a few. A young man could either please or displease a lady . . . by his gift of flowers. Flowers would convey messages of love or dislike depending upon which ones were given, their sizes, how they were held or also grouped together. They had a silent meaning of their very own, and could say what was not dared to be spoken. Even the manner in which flowers were sent had a special meaning. A flower presented in an upright position represented a “positive thought; whereas one presented in the opposite direction had a negative meaning”. Also, a person could say “yes” by offering a flower with the right hand – the left hand “no.”
Dictionaries were written to explain this language to all, and were especially used by “lovers.” One could learn that “ROSES” symbolized love, in general, but each variety and color had each, her own meaning. The “LILY,” generally symbolized beauty, but it also has many varieties, thus many diversified meanings. Consider the quandary that could have developed if lover’s used two “different” dictionaries— with each possibly having its own connotation. There could, potentially, be some real misunderstandings! So, we see the importance of acquiring accurate information in this regard.
Those of the Victorian era liked to make up bouquets. “Tussie Mussies” were generally very well-liked gifts. These were small bouquets of flowers wrapped in a lace doily and tied with satin. The intrigue of secret messages sent this way, became a popular pastime.
Today, one may find it difficult to express his true feelings. One may wonder, “How do I say I love you?” or “I want to be your friend” or “You are special.” If one is gifted in such a way, he could compose a song, or write a poem. Or, he could do something much easier and more significant… he could give flowers!
Speak with finesse and bring the Language of Flowers into YOUR modern day romance. Incidentally, be sure to include an accompanying card that explains their meaning!
I have composed a list after much study and diligence of the most popular and more common roses, herbs and flowers and their meanings. However, the list is infinite.
And, of course, the meanings may change with various combinations. Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolize love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
The Symbolic Meanings of Roses:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!
This concludes my research and information on the “True meanings of the magical rose!” With much pleasure and dedication I hope that you will appreciate and understand the “Language Of Roses” much more clearly. Please allow the enchantment of the rose to enhance and warm the hearts of the ones you love for a lifetime.
have fun reviewing the list!
Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
Rose (bridal) Happy love
Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
Rose (China) Beauty always new
Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
Rose (deep red) bashful shame
Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
Rose (full-blown) Engagement
Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
Rose (half-blown) Timid love
Rose (Jacque Minot) I am true
Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
Rose (montiflora) Grace
Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
Rose (rock) Popular favor
Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
Rose-leaf You may hope
Charles E. Farricielli, President and Director
Charles E. Farricielli founded a full service wholesale and retail florist business in West Haven, CT in 1975 called Farricielli’s Flower City, and has served as the company’s President since 1975. Mr. Farricielli established Rose Express, Inc. in 1989 to operate a Rose Express in New Haven, CT as a retail store specializing in the sale of fresh cut roses, floral bouquets, greeting cards and other gift items available at drive-through and walk-up windows for quick and convenient pick-up. Mr. Farricielli has served as President of Rose Express, Inc since its establishment. Mr. Farricielli has also held the positions of President and Director of the Franchisor, Rose Express Franchise Systems, Inc. since it was incorporated in June of 1990.
Currently, Mr. Farricielli is a member of the National Florist Council, serves on the Board of Directors of Roses International, holds memberships in the West Haven, New Haven and Milford Chambers of Commerce, and belongs to the Society of American Florists Services. He has been nominated to serve on the Board of the Small Business National Association and the International Entrepreneurs Association.
Mr. Farricielli has been honored for outstanding support to the National Leukemia Society, has received the City of West Haven Merit Award, has actively participated in other community and charitable causes such as National Diabetes Foundation and helped take part in the World Special Olympics with Mr. and Mrs. Shriver. Also, he has worked with various senior citizen projects in New Haven and West Haven, CT.
Rosefarm.com Founder and Owner Charles Farricielli has been on a 32 year quest to serve his customers with the highest quality products in the World Rose Market. Mr. Farricielli has traveled abroad to touch and literally live with the rose growers of the world.
Rosefarm.com is completely and passionately dedicated to our customers, quality and price affordability. We demand the best for our continued reputation for its owner is solely dedicated to perfection.
o Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
o Rose (bridal) Happy love
o Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
o Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
o Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
o Rose (China) Beauty always new
o Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
o Rose (deep red) Bashful shame
o Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
o Rose (full-blown) Engagement
o Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
o Rose (half-blown) Timid love
o Rose (jacqueminot) I am true
o Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
o Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
o Rose (montiflora) Grace
o Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
o Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
o Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
o Rose (rock) Popular favor
o Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
o Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
o Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
o Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
o Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
o Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
o Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
o Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
o Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
o Rose-leaf You may hope
Two Roses Joined Together – Engagement
Red and White Roses Together – Unity
Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”
A
• APPLE BLOSSOM – Preference, Better Things to Come, Good Fortune
• ARBUTUS – Thee Only Do I Love
• ARUM – Ardor
• ASPARAGUS FERN – Fascination
• ASPHODEL – My Regrets Follow You to the Grave
• ASTER – Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Talisman of Love
• ASTER (CHINA) – Fidelity, Variety, I Will Think of Thee
• AZALEA – Take Care, Temperance, Fragile, Passion, Chinese Symbols of Womanhood
B
• BABY’S BREATH – Innocence, Pure of Heart
• BACHELOR BUTTON – Single blessedness, Celibacy
• BALM – Sympathy
• BALSAM – Ardent Love
• BEGONIA – Beware, A Fanciful Nature
• BELLS OF IRELAND – Good luck
• BIRD OF PARADISE – Often given today from a woman to man as a symbol of faithfulness
• BITTERSWEET – Truth
• BLACK BRYONT/LADY’S SEAL – Be My Support
• BLUEBELL/BELL FLOWER – Humility, Constancy, Gratitude
• BROOM – Humility, Neatness
• BUCK BEAN – Calm repose
• BUTTERCUP – Childishness, Riches
C
• CACTUS – Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love
• CALYCANTHUS/CAROLINA ALLSPICE/SWEET SHRUB – Benevolence
• CALLA LILY – Magnificent Beauty
• CAMELLIA – Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift for a Man, Gratitude
• CAMELLIA (PINK) – Longing
• CAMELLIA (RED) – You’re a flame in my heart
• CAMELLIA (WHITE) – Adoration, Perfection, Loveliness
• CANDYTUFT – Indifference
• CANTERBURY BELLS/BELL FLOWER – Gratitude
• CARDINAL FLOWER/SCARLET LOBELIA – Distinction
• CARNATION (GENERAL) – Fascination, Devoted Love
• CARNATION (PINK) – I’ll never forget you, Women’s Love
• CARNATION (RED) – My heart aches for you, Admiration
• CARNATION (DEEP RED) – Alas! for my poor heart
• CARNATION (PURPLE) – Capriciousness
• CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) – Yes
• CARNATION (STRIPED) – No, Refusal, Sorry I can’t be with you, Wish I could be with you
• CARNATION (WHITE) – Sweet & Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman’s Good Luck Gift
• CARNATION (YELLOW) – Disapointment, Rejection
• CATCHFLY (RED) – Youthful Love, I Fall Victim
• CATTAIL – Peace, Prosperity
• CATTLEYA – Mature charms
• CEDAR – I live but for thee, Think of Me
• CELANDINE/PILEWORT/FIGWORT – Future Joy
• CHAMOMILE/GOLDEN MARGUERITE/ANTHEMIS – Energy in Action
• CHERRY BLOSSOM (SINGLE) – Education
• CHICKWEED – I Cling to Thee
• CHICORY – Frugality
• CHRISTMAS ROSE/HELLEBORUS – Relieve My Anxiety
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) – Abundance & Wealth,
• Cheerfulness, You’re a wonderful friend
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (RED) – Love
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) – Truth
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) – Slighted Love
• CINQUEFOIL – Beloved Child
• CLEMATIS – Artifice (ingenuity)
• CLOVER (FOUR-LEAF) – Be Mine
• CLOVER (WHITE) – Think of Me
• CLOVER (RED) – Industry
• COLCHICUM (MEADOW SAFFRON) – My Best Days Fled
• COLUMBINE (PURPLE) – Resolved to Win
• COLUMBINE (RED) – Anxious
• COMPASS FLOWER – Faith
• CONVOLVUS MINOR/BINDWEED – Uncertainty
• CORCHORUS – Impatience of Happiness
• COREOPSIOS – Always Cheerful
• CORNFLOWER – Delicacy, refinement,
• CORONILLA/CROWN VETCH – Success to You
• COWSLIP – Rusticity, Winning Grace, Healing, Youth, Pensiveness
• COXCOMB – Foppery, Unfading Love
• CROCUS – Cheerfulness, Abuse not, Gladness
• CROWN IMPERIAL/FRITILLARIA – Majesty
• CYCLAMEN – Resignation and Good-Bye
D
• DAFFODIL – Regard, Unrequited Love, Sunshine, Respect, The sun shines when I’m with you
• DAFFODIL (YELLOW ) – Chivalry
• DAHLIA – Dignity and Elegance, Forever Thine
• DAISY – Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never tell, Purity, Beauty
• DAISY OX-EYE – Patience
• DAISY (RED) – Beauty Unknown to Possessor
• DANDELION – Faithfulness, Happiness, Love’s oracle
• DAPHANE CNEORUM/ROSE DAPHANE – I Desire to Please
• DAPHANE ODORA/WINTER DAPHANE – I Would Not Have You Otherwise
• DRACAENA/DRAGON’S BLOOD/DRAGON LILY – Inner Power
• DEAD LEAVES – Sadness
• DELPHINIUM – Big-Hearted, Fun
• DILL – Lust
• DIOSMA – Your Simple Elegance Charms Me
• DOG ROSE – Pleasure and Pain
• DOGWOOD (FLOWERING) – Am I Indifferent to You?
• DRAGON ROOT/GREEN DRAGON (Arum draconium) – Ardor
E
• EDELWEISS/ALPINE CUDWEED – Daring, Courage, Noble Purity
• EGLANTINE/SWEET-BRIAR/ROSA EGLANTARIA – Poetry, I Wound to Heal
• ELDER FLOWER – Zeal
• ENDINE – Frugality
• EPIGAEA, REPENS/MAYFLOWER/TRAILING ARBUTUS – Budding
• EUPATORIUM/HARDY AGERATUM – Delay
• EREMURUS – Endurance
• EUPHORBIA – Persistence
• EVERLASTING – Never Ceasing Memory
F
• FERN – Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
• FERN (MAIDENHAIR) – Secret bond of love, Discretion
• FERN (ROYAL) – Reverie
• FILBERT – Reconciliation
• FIR – Time
• FLAX – Domestic Symbol
• FLORA’S BELL – Without Pretension
• FLOWERING REED – Confide in Heaven
• FORGET ME NOT – True Love, Memories
• FORSYTHIA – Anticipation
• FOXGLOVE/FAIRY THIMBLES/DEAD MEN’S BELLS – Stateliness, Youth
• FOXTAIL GRASS – Sporting
• FRAXINELLA/CULTIVATED DITTANY/GAS PLANT – Fire
• FREESIA – Innocence, Trust
• FUCHSIA (SCARLET) – Confiding Love, Taste
• FURZE – Love for All Occasions
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• GARDENIA – You’re lovely, Secret love, Purity, Refinement
• GARLIC – Courage, Strength, Get well, Ward Off Evil & Illness
• GENETIAN (FRINGED) – Intrinsic Worth, I Look to Heaven, Autumn
• GENTIAN (CLOSED) – Sweet Be Thy Dreams
• GERANIUM – True Friend, Stupidity, Folly
• GERANIUM (APPLE) – Present Preference
• GERANIUM (IVY) – Your Hand for Next Dance
• GERANIUM (LEMON) – Unexpected Meeting
• GERANIUM (NUTMEG) – I Expect a Meeting
• GERANIUM (OAK-LEAVED) – True Friendship, Lady, Deign to Smile
• GERANIUM (PENCILED) – Ingenuity
• GERANIUM (ROSE) – Preference
• GERANIUM (SCARLET) – Consolation, Melancholy
• GERANIUM (SILVER-LEAF) – Recall
• GERBERA – Innocence
• GLADIOLI – Generosity, I’m sincere, Flower of the gladiators
• GLOBE AMARANTH – Unfading Love
• GLOXINIA – Love at first sight
• GINGER – Strength
• GOLDEN-ROD – Be cautious, Encouragement
• GOOSEBERRY – Anticipation
• GOOSEFOOT – Goodness
• GORSE – Endearing Affection
• GRASS – Submission
• GRASS/CITRONELLA/CAMEL GRASS/LEMON GRASS/GINGER
• GRASS – Homosexual Love
• GUELDER ROSE/SNOWBALL – Winter
H
• HAREBELL/CAMPANULA – Humility, Grief
• HEART’S EASR/PURPLE/JOHNNY JUMP UP – You Occupy My Thoughts
• HEPATICA (Anemone nobilis) – Confidence
• HEATHER (LAVENDER) – Admiration, Solitude
• HEATHER (WHITE) – Protection, Wishes will come true
• HELIOTROPE – Devotion
• HENBANE – For Males to Attract Love from Females
• HIBISCUS – Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty
• HOLLY – Defense, Domestic Happiness, Am I forgotten
• HOLLYHOCK – Fruitfulness
• HOLLYHOCK (WHITE) – Female Ambition
• HONESTY/LUNARIA/DOLLAR PLANT/MONEY PLANT – Sincerity
• HONEYFLOWER – Sweet, Secret love, Generous Affection, Sweetness of Disposition
• HONEYSUCKLE – The Bond of Love
• HONEYSUCKLE (CORAL) – I Love You
• HOUSTONIA/BLUET/QUAKER LADIES – Content
• HOYA/WAX PLANT – Sculpture
• HUCKLEBERRY – Faith, Simple Pleasures
• HYACINTH (GENERAL) – Games & Sports, Rashness, Flower dedicated to Apollo
• HYACINTH (BLUE) – Consistency
• HYACINTH (PURPLE) – Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
• HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) – Playful Joy
• HYACINTH (WHITE) – Unobtrusive Loveliness, I’ll pray for you
• HYACINTH (YELLOW) – Jealousy
• HYDRANGEA – Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
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• IPOMACA – I Attach Myself to You
• INDIAN CRESS/NASTURTIUM – Resignation
• IRIS – Faith, Wisdom, Promise in Love, Hope, Wisdom & Valor
• IRIS (YELLOW) – Passion
• IRIS (GERMAN) – Flame
• IVY – Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
• IVY (SPRIG OF WHITE TENDRILS)- Anxious to please, Affection
J
• JAPONICA – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• JASMINE (INDIAN) – Attachment
• JASMINE (SPANISH) – Sensuality
• JASMINE (YELLOW) – Modesty, Grace, Elegance
• JASMINE (WHITE) – Amiability
• JERUSALEM OAK – Your Love is Reciprocated
• JONQUIL – Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy
K
• KENNEDIA – Intellectual Beauty
L
• LADY’S SLIPPER – Win me, Capricious Beauty
LANTANA – Rigor
• LARKSPUR – Levity, An Open Heart, Lightness
• LAURISTINUS – Cheerful in Adversity
• LAVENDER – Love, Devotion,
• LEMON BLOSSOM – Fidelity in Love; I Promise to be True
• LILAC (GENERAL) – Beauty, Pride
• LILAC (PURPLE) – First emotions of love
• LILAC (WHITE) – Youthful Innocence
• LILY (GENERAL) – Majesty & Honor, Purity of Heart
• LILY (ORANGE) – Hatred, Dislike
• LILY (WHITE) – Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It’s Heavenly to be with You, Youth
• LILY (YELLOW) – I’m Walking On Air, False, Gay, Gratitude
• LILY (CALLA) – Beauty
• LILY (DAY) – Coquetry, Chinese Emblem For Mother
• LILY (EUCHARIS) – Maiden Charms
• LILY (TIGER) – Wealth, Pride, Prosperity
• LILY OF THE VALLEY – Sweetness, Tears Of The Virgin Mary, Happiness, Humility
• LIVERWORT – Confidence
• LOVE IN A MIST – You Puzzle Me
• LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING/AMARANTHUS – Hopeless, Not Heartless, Desertion
• LOTUS – Estranged love, Forgetful of the Past
• LUCERNE – Life
• LUNGWORT – Thou Art My Life
• LUPINE – Imagination
• LYCHNIS/CAMPION/MALTESE CROSS – Religious Enthusiasm
M
• MAGNOLIA – Nobility, Perseverance, Nobility
• MAGNOLIA (CHINESE) – Love of Nature
• MALLOW – Delicate Beauty, Sweetness
• MARIGOLD (COMMON) – Pretty Love, Sacred,Affection, Caress, Sorrow
• MARJORAM – Joy, Happiness
• MARVEL OF PERU/FOUR O’ CLOCK – Timidity
• MEADOW SAFFRON – My Best Days Are Gone
• MIGNONETTE – Your qualities Surpass your Charms, Health
• MEZEREON – Desire to Please
• MILK VETCH – Your presence softens my pain
• MIMOSA – Secret Love
• MINT – Virtue
• MISTLETOE – Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties, Sacred plant of India,
• MONKSHOOD – Beware, Danger is near
• MOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED – Simplicity
• MORNING GLORY – Affection
• MOSS – Maternal Love, Charity
• MOTHERWORT – Secret Love
• MOONWORT/HONESTY – Forgetfulness
• MUGWORT/WORMWOOD – Tranquility, Happiness
• MULLEIN – Good Nature
• MYRTLE – Love, Joy, Hebrew Emblem of marriage
• MYRTLE (WAX) – Discipline, Instruction
N
• NARCISSUS – Formality, Stay As Sweet As You Are
• NASTURTIUM – Conquest, Victory In Battle
• NUTS – Stupidity
O
• OAK LEAVES – Bravery
• OLEANDER – Caution
• OLIVE BRANCH – Peace
• ORANGE BLOSSOM – Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness
• ORANGE, MOCK – Deceit
• ORCHID – Love, Beauty, Refinement, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtfulness
• ORCHID (CATTLEYA) – Mature Charm
P
• PALM LEAVES – Victory & Success
• PANSY – Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts)
• PARSLEY – Useful Knowledge
• PASSION FLOWER – Faith, Religious Fervor
• PASQUE FLOWER – Unpretentious, You Have No Claims
• PEAR – Affection
• PEACH BLOSSOM – I am your Captive
• PEONY – Shame, Happy Marriage, Compassion, Bashfulness
• PEPPERMINT – Cordiality
• PERIWINKLE/VINCA/MYRTLE – Early Recollections, Pleasures of Memories, Sweet Memories
• PETUNIA – Your Presence Soothes Me
• PHEASANT’S EYE/ADONIS – Sorrowful Memories
• PHLOX – Our souls are united, Unanimity
• PIMPERNEL/POOR MAN’S WEATHER GLASS – Change
• PINE – Hope, Pity
• PINK- Pure Affection
• PINK (MOUNTAIN) – You Are Aspiring
• POPPY (GENERAL) – Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
• POPPY (RED) – Pleasure
• POPPY (WHITE) – Consolation
• POPPY (YELLOW ) – Wealth, Success
• POMEGRANATE FLOWER – Elegance
• PRIDE OF CHINA – Dissension
• PRIMROSE – I Can’t Live Without You, Woman
• PRIMROSE (EVENING) – Inconstancy
• PRIMROSE (RED) – Unpatronized Merit
• PRINCE’S FEATHER – Unfading Love
• PUSSY WILLOW – Motherhood
Q
• QUAKING GRASS – Agitation
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• RAGGED-ROBIN – Wit
• RANUNCULUS – I am Dazzled by your Charms
• REEDS – Music
• RHUBARB – Advice
• RHODODENDRON – Danger, Beware, I am Dangerous
• ROSE (BRIDAL) – Happiness
• ROSE (BURGANDY) – Unconscious Beauty
• ROSE (CHRISTMAS)- Relieve my anxiety
• ROSE (CORAL) – Desire
• ROSE (DAMASK) – Freshness, Persian Ambassador of Love
• ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) – Mourning
• ROSE (DOG) – Pleasure & Pain
• ROSE (GREEN) – I am from Mars
• ROSE (HIBISCUS) – Delicate, Beauty
• ROSE (LEAF) – You may Hope
• ROSE (LAVENDER) – Enchantment
• ROSE (ORANGE) – Fascination
• ROSE (PINK) – Perfect Happiness, Secret Love, Grace & Sweetness, Indecision
• ROSE (DARK PINK) – Thankfulness
• ROSE (PALE PINK) – Grace, Joy
• ROSE (PEACH) – Immortality, Modesty
• ROSE (RED) – Love, I love you, Respect, Beauty
• ROSE (DEEP RED) – Bashful, Shame
• ROSE (TEA) – I’ll Remember – Always
• ROSE (THORNLESS) – Love at first sight, Early Attachment
• ROSE (WHITE) – Innocence, Purity, Humility, I am Worthy of You, Secrecy, Silence
• ROSE (WHITE & RED TOGETHER) – Unity, Flower Emblem of England
• ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) – Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
• ROSE (YELLOW) – Joy, Jealousy, Friendship (one yellow rose with 11 red ones means love & passion)
• ROSEBUD – Beauty & Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
• ROSEBUD (RED) – Pure & Lovely
• ROSEBUD (WHITE) – Girlhood, Heart Ignorant of Love
• ROSEBUD (MOSS) – Confessions of Love
• ROSES (Bouquet of full bloom) – Gratitude
• ROSES (Single full bloom) – I truly love you, Simplicity.
• ROSES (GARLAND or CROWN OF) – Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Symbol of Superior Merit
• ROSE (MUSK CLUSTER) – Charming
• ROSE-OF-SHARON – Consumed by Love
• ROSEMARY – Remembrance
• RUSH/HORSE-TAIL – Docility
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• SAGE – Wisdom, Great Respect, Speedwell Female Fidelity
• SATIN-FLOWER – Sincerity
• SENSITIVE PLANT – Timidity
• SHAMROCK – Lightheartedness
• SLOE – Difficulty, AusteritySMILAX – Loveliness
• SNAPDRAGON – Gracious Lady, Strength
• SNOWBALL – Thoughts of Heaven
• SNOWDROP – Hope, Consolation
• SPEARMINT – Warm Sentiment
• SPIDER FLOWER – Elope with me
• SOLIDAGO – Success
• STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Atonement, Reconciliation
• STARWORT – Welcome to a Stranger
• STEPHANOTIS – Marital Happiness, Desire to Travel
• STOCK- Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me
• STONECROP – Tranquility
• STRAW FLOWER – Agreement
• STRAW (BROKEN) – Broken agreement
• SYTINGIA/MOCK ORANGE/LILAC – Memory
• SUNFLOWER (TALL) – False riches, Pride
• SUNFLOWER ( DWARF) – Adoration
• SWEETPEA – Good-by, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
• SWEET-SULTAN – Felicity, Happiness
• SWEET-WILLIAM – Grant me one smile, Gallantry
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• TEASEL (Dipscaus) – Misanthropy
• THORNAPPLE – I dreamed of thee
• THRIFT (ARMERIA) – Sympathy
• TRAVELER’S JOY – Rest, Safety
• TRUMPET FLOWER/ANGEL’S TRUMPET/DATURA – Separation
• TULIP (GENERAL) – Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland
• TULIP (RED) -Believe me, Declaration of Love
• TULIP (VARIEGATED) – Beautiful eyes
• TULIP (YELLOW) – There’s Sunshine In Your Smile
• TURNIP – Charity
V
• VALERIAN – Accommodating Disposition
• VENUS FLYTRAP – Caught at Last
• VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – Flattery
• VERBENA – Pray for me, Sensibility
• VERONICA SPEEDWELL – Fidelity
• VERVAIN – Enchantment
• VINE – Intoxicating
• VIOLET – Modesty, Virtue, Affection
• VIOLET (BLUE) – Watchfulness, Faithfulness, Love
• VIOLET (WHITE) – Let’s Take A Chance On Happiness
• VIRGIN’S BOWER/CLEMATIS – Filial Love (Filial: referring to a son or daughter)
• VISCARIA – Will You Dance With Me?
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• WALL FLOWER/GILLY FLOWER – Faithful in Adversity, Fidelity, Lasting Beauty
• WINDFLOWER – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• WINTERGREENS – Harmony
• WISTERIA – Welcome
• WITCH HAZEL – A spell
• WOLFBANE/ACONITE/TURK’S CAP/FRIAR’S CAP/BEAR’S FOOT – Misanthropy, Chivalry, Knight
• WOODBINE – Fraternal Love
• WORMWOOD/ARTEMISIA – Absence, Do not be discouraged
Y
• YARROW – Cure for heartache
Z
• ZEPHYR FLOWER- Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• ZINNIA (MAGENTA) – Lasting Affection
• ZINNIA (MIXED) – Thinking (or in memory) of an Absent Friend
• ZINNIA (SCARLET) – Constancy
• ZINNIA (WHITE) – Goodness
• ZINNIA (YELLOW) – Daily Remembrance
Pink roses Ahhh Beautiful aromatic Pink. Pink roses are one of the oldest roses known to us and have a rich history that dates back to some of the most primitive pieces of visual art. In the Talmud, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers allowed to bloom in Jerusalem; thus, they came associated with paradise. Pink roses were the dominant species of wild roses and were the first flowers to evolve into their present-day form. When roses were first cultured in the 18th century for commercial use, most of them existed in shades of pink – from a pale, almost white to a deep crimson.
With the development of hybridization techniques and the discovery of new rose species, flower growers introduced new shades of pink to the public. At around this time, roses were also imbued with the ability to bloom all throughout the year – a significant development since garden roses only blossomed once a year. As more shades and species evolved, each began to have their own meanings, and the meaning of pink roses became even more refined.
Today, pink roses are known as symbols for love and gratitude. These pink flowers also carry undertones of elegance, grace, charm, and poetic romance. Because the pink rose was more prevalent over other garden-variety roses, it became strongly associated with these positive sentiments. Different shades of pink also carry their own meanings. Light pink roses symbolize admiration, gentleness, and can be used to bring messages of sympathy. Fuchsia-toned roses can mean appreciation and gratitude and are traditionally used to express thanks. As a decorative presence in the corner of a room, the aroma, color, and shape of a bouquet of pink roses can make everything look small and shabby in comparison.
Due to the many ways where they can be used to communicate a wide range of meanings and emotions, pink is the most popular rose color, second only to red. The symbolic importance as well as the delicate appearance and sweet fragrance associated to all roses are traced back to the oldest of flowers – the pink rose. Although much has changed about it throughout history, pink roses have held a consistent, prominent place in the world of flowers. Today, pink roses have a unique position that represents refinement and elegance while communicating admiration and thanks. Any recipient of a bouquet of pink roses will not only be taken aback by their beauty; that person is sure to feel special and loved.
Red Roses – The Best Way to Show Your Love!
Roses, which symbolize love and passion, are the best way to express your feelings. There is no better gift than dozen long stem red roses to give to the one who means the world to you. A gorgeous bunch of velvety roses will touch her heart like nothing else can.
Different colors of rose symbolize different feelings and emotions. While pink roses denote gratitude and appreciation, white roses depict purity and true love, and yellow roses stand for friendship. But the most popular and loved of all are red roses. A true symbol of love, passion, and romance, they are the best way to say “I love you.”
There are so many ways to tell a woman that you are head over heels in love with her. Fine chocolates and romantic dinner may make her heart flutter. But without a bunch of red roses all this will be incomplete. So take her breath away with a dozen of the finest red roses beautifully arranged in a bubble bowl or a vase.
Red roses are a classic choice for Love celebrations. What could be better than a dainty red rose bouquet for all you brides out there, looking for the perfect bridal bouquet? Red roses contrast so beautifully against your beautiful white wedding gown and will add that burst of color that you want. Not only will you look stunning, but with a red rose bouquet in your hand you can, in a subtle way, express your love. And as for wedding centerpieces, a simple yet elegant dozen long stem red roses arranged in a vase will be a perfect choice.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day again!
One of the floral gifts most commonly given on this special day is the rose.
But which colors should you choose for your sweetheart, friend or mother? After all, roses come in over a hundred different colors!
Many of the meanings we attribute to those beautiful shades and hues still stem from the Victorian Era. The colors of the roses we give to our loved ones can be used to represent love and gratitude, respect, sympathy, friendship or to express perfect beauty.
* ROSE COLORS *
Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
The Symbolic Meanings Of Roses:
Sending roses is a beautiful gesticulation but before you buy them, you need to know what message you’re sending, because traditionally roses have symbolic meanings. For example, The color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend it to mean. Ensure that your love understands what the roses you present to them mean. Check this guide to rose colors and their symbolic meanings:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!
10 Ways to Impress Your Lady this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is right around the corner. And since most guys procrastinate when it comes to planning for this particular holiday (and most holidays, if we’re being honest), I want to issue a friendly wake-up call to all the men out there:
If Valentine’s day is important to your partner, it should be important to you too.
Whenever I say this to a guy, he will generally stare at me, slack jawed, as if I were speaking some foreign language. But every now and then, the guy will actually argue with me, offering up one of these gems:
• Valentine’s Day is a commercial Holiday designed to sell stuff. Case closed.
• Who cares how I treat my wife on one particular day of the year? It’s how I treat her the other 364 days that counts!
• A Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t say anything about how much I love my wife!
And of course, there’s truth in all of these arguments. But unless your partner shares your disdain for Valentine’s Day, these arguments are generally cop-outs for the sort of procrastination that forces you to make a last-minute pit-stop at the local Wal-Mart for a bouquet of silk roses and a box of stale chocolates.
Hey, if you’re really on your game, you might end up with one of those furry toy gorillas that sings “Be My Baby” when you press its foot.
Come on now. How old are you?
Truth be told, I like buying silly toy gifts as much as the next guy, and if you’re lucky, your wife or girlfriend (hopefully you don’t have both!) will like them too. I’m lucky: my wife loves anything I buy her. But that’s not really the point.
The point is that I know Valentine’s Day is important to my wife, so I owe it to her (and to myself) to make sure it’s important to me too.
And as much as I love those singing toy gorillas and giant stuffed frogs, I know my gift would mean so much more to her if it really came from the heart, an honest expression of love and gratitude instead of an obligatory gesture.
If your wife likes corny gifts (or thinks the whole idea of Valentine’s Day is silly), by all means, carry on with your bad self. On the other hand, if you think your lady would appreciate something a little more thoughtful, here are 10 ways to inspire her this Valentine’s Day. While I can’t promise that she’ll love all these ideas, each has been fully endorsed by my own personal Romance Consultant: my wife.
1. Cook dinner for her: The less comfortable you are in the kitchen, the more significant this gesture will seem. The one time I cooked dinner for my wife, she was very impressed! And bless her heart, to this day, she swears it tasted good despite the fact that I know my Alfredo sauce tasted like schoolhouse paste.
2. Cook breakfast in bed with a single rose: In general, breakfast is easier to prepare than dinner. Hey, even I can make pancakes! Put a rose in a little glass vase and place it on the tray next to the food.
3. Do her half of the chores: This one admittedly works a lot better if you’re cohabitating with your significant other because, in most households, the man and woman split the chores in some way or another. Pick a chore-heavy day during the week of Valentine’s Day and, on that day, do all the household chores yourself. If she normally takes out the trash, do it for her. If she normally does laundry, do that too. But remember, you are not allowed to do man-laundry. And yes, you know what I mean. Man laundry is when you throw the darks in with the lights and let the whole mess turn purple. Don’t do it!
4. Run a romantic bath with rose petals and candles: Don’t forget the bubble bath!
5. Treat her to a day at the spa: Does she like back rubs, face packs, and other typical spa trappings? Well then?
6. Go see a movie that she wants to see: Guys, for a lot of you, this one’s going to hurt. But if she really wants to go see Legally Blonde 3 (or whatever), take her. It takes a real man to sit through a chick flick without having a fit!
7. Take her some place she’s always wanted to go: If money is no object, you have a lot more options, including a weekend mini-vacation. But you can do this on the cheap too. Is there a local restaurant she’s always wanted to visit? A show she’s always wanted to see?
8. Send her flowers at work: My wife tells me the primary attraction is the reaction all her female co-workers have. “Oh girl, your man cares enough to send you flowers? My man never sends me anything!” Whatever the attraction, this works.
9. Revisit someplace romantic that’s of historical significance to your relationship: The restaurant where you proposed? The ice rink where you took her on your second date?
10. Become her personal massage therapist: Buy a book that will teach you how to give a real back-rub. Read it. Put the book on her nightstand along with a note that says you’ve spent the last week reading it and are now prepared to give her an all over body massage whenever she likes. At the bottom of your note, attach homemade coupons that she can cash in for a free massage whenever the mood strikes her.
Okay, yes, I’m making some generalizations in this post. I admit it. And yes, I’m sure the world is full of women who hate Valentine’s Day and men who fall all over themselves to celebrate it with style. Furthermore, I’m sure the world is full of men who love chick flicks and who always separate their whites from their colors. So if anyone found this post to be unbearably sexist, please allow me to apologize.
My opinion? I think the generalizations I’ve made here are close enough for government work, as they say. After all, this post is supposed to be fun!
So guys, take a hint. And ladies, if you want more men to read this article, give it a Stumble so more of them will see it!
And above all, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”
There have been many overwhelming and numerous posts and articles and so called facts in regards to “The Meaning of Roses” and “The Language of Roses”. I thought since I have dedicated my life to roses, fresh rose growing, retail sales and the wholesale rose business as well as consumer experiences since 1974, which is over 34 years that I would research this subject and hopefully “correct” and clarify the true meanings of the wondrous and most magical fresh rose.
I have been successfully and contentedly involved in the business of selling fresh superior roses to lovers and compassionate amorous men and women all over the world. I wanted to investigate and demonstrate authentic words that could accurately be used to enhance your feelings when giving a miraculous rose. I receive blessings and pleasure, and incredible gratification when I could assist a loving individual lost for words with the secret language of the rose. Fresh cut roses are the ultimate timeless “expressions verbalizing unconditional love, uttering inner unexplainable feelings and whispering silent messages of ones accurate thoughts from natures awe-inspiring rose.”
The language of flowers is a lost art, but some strive to keep the meaning alive through websites. The Victorian era gave rise to “meaning” behind flowers. But just as the Eskimo language has several words for “snow”, the floral language may have several meanings for the same flower. Part of the interpretation of the language of flowers is the powerful emotions between the giver and the recipient. Sometimes even a simple dandelion picked from a lawn by a child can be the most powerful symbol of love to a mother. Buy her what she likes or her favorite rose color or a soft-scented rose and perhaps the emotions behind the gift will give a new meaning in her mind and heart for this flower. Roses send feelings through the gift of nature! They can converse through their astonishing life form without speaking a word. They bring heaven to the planet and sorrow to joy.
Single roses are simple! They are exceptionally passionate and are the unspoken environmental representation of our pure secret emotions! The magical rose is nature’s demonstration of effortlessness beauty and mysterious inborn divinity and Heaven’s gift to the planet earth. It is God’s Love Flower from His personality to our humanity! The single rose wordlessly secretly, anxiously, whispers passion, romance, love, honesty, trust, gratitude and every human emotion to “Her” admirable deserving recipient!
The Single Rose is Nature’s Gift for the Heavens! This magical flower, a wonder of the planet, represents a single uncomplicated symbol of unconditional and unexplainable emotions for us to transmit and bestow. The single rose represents a universal appreciation and power that exploits even the most dominant unseen energy in the universe! The phenomenon of unconditional love! A love so effortlessly concealed by the human soul and yet so powerful it could move mountains of feelings! With the giving of a single rose with love, it can infiltrate the world around us, in us, and in you as well.
This magical rose whispers our love in every conceivable emotion for you. Please accept my gift from the heavens . . . “to you from me”!
For centuries, flowers, herbs and various plants have given much pleasure to people of all nations, because their beauty has the unique ability to bring cheer when someone is ill or downhearted, their fragrances can be used to make lovely perfumes, delicate foliage can be used for certain medicines and foods, and pungent smells can bestir mood.
In fact, they have been so outstanding in this regard, that there is no wonder that mankind has attached significant meanings to them . . . actually going as far as to formulate a language all their own called “fluorography.” This “language” was particularly utilized during the Victorian era; however, flowers well into past generations have had religious and symbolic meanings, and still do today.
For example, there were references given to flowers, herbs and plants in Biblical times, and during the Middle Age, Herbs were even believed by some to have magical powers. Therefore, they were given a place of honor in the royal floral gardens. The use of these floral gardens existed well into the Victorian Era and helped to create the elaborate list of meanings to describe these beloved flowers.
History relates that during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, (known as the Victorian era) the language of flowers was as important to people as being “well dressed.” For example, the recognizable scent of a particular flower, plant or perhaps a scented handkerchief sent its own unique message.
Flowers adorned almost everything . . . hair, clothing, jewelry, gowns, men’s lapels, home décor and china, and stationery, to name a few. A young man could either please or displease a lady . . . by his gift of flowers. Flowers would convey messages of love or dislike depending upon which ones were given, their sizes, how they were held or also grouped together. They had a silent meaning of their very own, and could say what was not dared to be spoken. Even the manner in which flowers were sent had a special meaning. A flower presented in an upright position represented a “positive thought; whereas one presented in the opposite direction had a negative meaning”. Also, a person could say “yes” by offering a flower with the right hand – the left hand “no.”
Dictionaries were written to explain this language to all, and were especially used by “lovers.” One could learn that “ROSES” symbolized love, in general, but each variety and color had each, her own meaning. The “LILY,” generally symbolized beauty, but it also has many varieties, thus many diversified meanings. Consider the quandary that could have developed if lover’s used two “different” dictionaries— with each possibly having its own connotation. There could, potentially, be some real misunderstandings! So, we see the importance of acquiring accurate information in this regard.
Those of the Victorian era liked to make up bouquets. “Tussie Mussies” were generally very well-liked gifts. These were small bouquets of flowers wrapped in a lace doily and tied with satin. The intrigue of secret messages sent this way, became a popular pastime.
Today, one may find it difficult to express his true feelings. One may wonder, “How do I say I love you?” or “I want to be your friend” or “You are special.” If one is gifted in such a way, he could compose a song, or write a poem. Or, he could do something much easier and more significant… he could give flowers!
Speak with finesse and bring the Language of Flowers into YOUR modern day romance. Incidentally, be sure to include an accompanying card that explains their meaning!
I have composed a list after much study and diligence of the most popular and more common roses, herbs and flowers and their meanings. However, the list is infinite.
And, of course, the meanings may change with various combinations. Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolize love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
The Symbolic Meanings of Roses:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!
This concludes my research and information on the “True meanings of the magical rose!” With much pleasure and dedication I hope that you will appreciate and understand the “Language Of Roses” much more clearly. Please allow the enchantment of the rose to enhance and warm the hearts of the ones you love for a lifetime.
have fun reviewing the list!
Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
Rose (bridal) Happy love
Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
Rose (China) Beauty always new
Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
Rose (deep red) bashful shame
Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
Rose (full-blown) Engagement
Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
Rose (half-blown) Timid love
Rose (Jacque Minot) I am true
Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
Rose (montiflora) Grace
Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
Rose (rock) Popular favor
Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
Rose-leaf You may hope
Charles E. Farricielli, President and Director
Charles E. Farricielli founded a full service wholesale and retail florist business in West Haven, CT in 1975 called Farricielli’s Flower City, and has served as the company’s President since 1975. Mr. Farricielli established Rose Express, Inc. in 1989 to operate a Rose Express in New Haven, CT as a retail store specializing in the sale of fresh cut roses, floral bouquets, greeting cards and other gift items available at drive-through and walk-up windows for quick and convenient pick-up. Mr. Farricielli has served as President of Rose Express, Inc since its establishment. Mr. Farricielli has also held the positions of President and Director of the Franchisor, Rose Express Franchise Systems, Inc. since it was incorporated in June of 1990.
Currently, Mr. Farricielli is a member of the National Florist Council, serves on the Board of Directors of Roses International, holds memberships in the West Haven, New Haven and Milford Chambers of Commerce, and belongs to the Society of American Florists Services. He has been nominated to serve on the Board of the Small Business National Association and the International Entrepreneurs Association.
Mr. Farricielli has been honored for outstanding support to the National Leukemia Society, has received the City of West Haven Merit Award, has actively participated in other community and charitable causes such as National Diabetes Foundation and helped take part in the World Special Olympics with Mr. and Mrs. Shriver. Also, he has worked with various senior citizen projects in New Haven and West Haven, CT.
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o Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
o Rose (bridal) Happy love
o Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
o Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
o Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
o Rose (China) Beauty always new
o Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
o Rose (deep red) Bashful shame
o Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
o Rose (full-blown) Engagement
o Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
o Rose (half-blown) Timid love
o Rose (jacqueminot) I am true
o Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
o Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
o Rose (montiflora) Grace
o Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
o Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
o Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
o Rose (rock) Popular favor
o Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
o Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
o Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
o Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
o Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
o Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
o Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
o Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
o Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
o Rose-leaf You may hope
Two Roses Joined Together – Engagement
Red and White Roses Together – Unity
Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”
A
• APPLE BLOSSOM – Preference, Better Things to Come, Good Fortune
• ARBUTUS – Thee Only Do I Love
• ARUM – Ardor
• ASPARAGUS FERN – Fascination
• ASPHODEL – My Regrets Follow You to the Grave
• ASTER – Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Talisman of Love
• ASTER (CHINA) – Fidelity, Variety, I Will Think of Thee
• AZALEA – Take Care, Temperance, Fragile, Passion, Chinese Symbols of Womanhood
B
• BABY’S BREATH – Innocence, Pure of Heart
• BACHELOR BUTTON – Single blessedness, Celibacy
• BALM – Sympathy
• BALSAM – Ardent Love
• BEGONIA – Beware, A Fanciful Nature
• BELLS OF IRELAND – Good luck
• BIRD OF PARADISE – Often given today from a woman to man as a symbol of faithfulness
• BITTERSWEET – Truth
• BLACK BRYONT/LADY’S SEAL – Be My Support
• BLUEBELL/BELL FLOWER – Humility, Constancy, Gratitude
• BROOM – Humility, Neatness
• BUCK BEAN – Calm repose
• BUTTERCUP – Childishness, Riches
C
• CACTUS – Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love
• CALYCANTHUS/CAROLINA ALLSPICE/SWEET SHRUB – Benevolence
• CALLA LILY – Magnificent Beauty
• CAMELLIA – Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift for a Man, Gratitude
• CAMELLIA (PINK) – Longing
• CAMELLIA (RED) – You’re a flame in my heart
• CAMELLIA (WHITE) – Adoration, Perfection, Loveliness
• CANDYTUFT – Indifference
• CANTERBURY BELLS/BELL FLOWER – Gratitude
• CARDINAL FLOWER/SCARLET LOBELIA – Distinction
• CARNATION (GENERAL) – Fascination, Devoted Love
• CARNATION (PINK) – I’ll never forget you, Women’s Love
• CARNATION (RED) – My heart aches for you, Admiration
• CARNATION (DEEP RED) – Alas! for my poor heart
• CARNATION (PURPLE) – Capriciousness
• CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) – Yes
• CARNATION (STRIPED) – No, Refusal, Sorry I can’t be with you, Wish I could be with you
• CARNATION (WHITE) – Sweet & Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman’s Good Luck Gift
• CARNATION (YELLOW) – Disapointment, Rejection
• CATCHFLY (RED) – Youthful Love, I Fall Victim
• CATTAIL – Peace, Prosperity
• CATTLEYA – Mature charms
• CEDAR – I live but for thee, Think of Me
• CELANDINE/PILEWORT/FIGWORT – Future Joy
• CHAMOMILE/GOLDEN MARGUERITE/ANTHEMIS – Energy in Action
• CHERRY BLOSSOM (SINGLE) – Education
• CHICKWEED – I Cling to Thee
• CHICORY – Frugality
• CHRISTMAS ROSE/HELLEBORUS – Relieve My Anxiety
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) – Abundance & Wealth,
• Cheerfulness, You’re a wonderful friend
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (RED) – Love
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) – Truth
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) – Slighted Love
• CINQUEFOIL – Beloved Child
• CLEMATIS – Artifice (ingenuity)
• CLOVER (FOUR-LEAF) – Be Mine
• CLOVER (WHITE) – Think of Me
• CLOVER (RED) – Industry
• COLCHICUM (MEADOW SAFFRON) – My Best Days Fled
• COLUMBINE (PURPLE) – Resolved to Win
• COLUMBINE (RED) – Anxious
• COMPASS FLOWER – Faith
• CONVOLVUS MINOR/BINDWEED – Uncertainty
• CORCHORUS – Impatience of Happiness
• COREOPSIOS – Always Cheerful
• CORNFLOWER – Delicacy, refinement,
• CORONILLA/CROWN VETCH – Success to You
• COWSLIP – Rusticity, Winning Grace, Healing, Youth, Pensiveness
• COXCOMB – Foppery, Unfading Love
• CROCUS – Cheerfulness, Abuse not, Gladness
• CROWN IMPERIAL/FRITILLARIA – Majesty
• CYCLAMEN – Resignation and Good-Bye
D
• DAFFODIL – Regard, Unrequited Love, Sunshine, Respect, The sun shines when I’m with you
• DAFFODIL (YELLOW ) – Chivalry
• DAHLIA – Dignity and Elegance, Forever Thine
• DAISY – Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never tell, Purity, Beauty
• DAISY OX-EYE – Patience
• DAISY (RED) – Beauty Unknown to Possessor
• DANDELION – Faithfulness, Happiness, Love’s oracle
• DAPHANE CNEORUM/ROSE DAPHANE – I Desire to Please
• DAPHANE ODORA/WINTER DAPHANE – I Would Not Have You Otherwise
• DRACAENA/DRAGON’S BLOOD/DRAGON LILY – Inner Power
• DEAD LEAVES – Sadness
• DELPHINIUM – Big-Hearted, Fun
• DILL – Lust
• DIOSMA – Your Simple Elegance Charms Me
• DOG ROSE – Pleasure and Pain
• DOGWOOD (FLOWERING) – Am I Indifferent to You?
• DRAGON ROOT/GREEN DRAGON (Arum draconium) – Ardor
E
• EDELWEISS/ALPINE CUDWEED – Daring, Courage, Noble Purity
• EGLANTINE/SWEET-BRIAR/ROSA EGLANTARIA – Poetry, I Wound to Heal
• ELDER FLOWER – Zeal
• ENDINE – Frugality
• EPIGAEA, REPENS/MAYFLOWER/TRAILING ARBUTUS – Budding
• EUPATORIUM/HARDY AGERATUM – Delay
• EREMURUS – Endurance
• EUPHORBIA – Persistence
• EVERLASTING – Never Ceasing Memory
F
• FERN – Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
• FERN (MAIDENHAIR) – Secret bond of love, Discretion
• FERN (ROYAL) – Reverie
• FILBERT – Reconciliation
• FIR – Time
• FLAX – Domestic Symbol
• FLORA’S BELL – Without Pretension
• FLOWERING REED – Confide in Heaven
• FORGET ME NOT – True Love, Memories
• FORSYTHIA – Anticipation
• FOXGLOVE/FAIRY THIMBLES/DEAD MEN’S BELLS – Stateliness, Youth
• FOXTAIL GRASS – Sporting
• FRAXINELLA/CULTIVATED DITTANY/GAS PLANT – Fire
• FREESIA – Innocence, Trust
• FUCHSIA (SCARLET) – Confiding Love, Taste
• FURZE – Love for All Occasions
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• GARDENIA – You’re lovely, Secret love, Purity, Refinement
• GARLIC – Courage, Strength, Get well, Ward Off Evil & Illness
• GENETIAN (FRINGED) – Intrinsic Worth, I Look to Heaven, Autumn
• GENTIAN (CLOSED) – Sweet Be Thy Dreams
• GERANIUM – True Friend, Stupidity, Folly
• GERANIUM (APPLE) – Present Preference
• GERANIUM (IVY) – Your Hand for Next Dance
• GERANIUM (LEMON) – Unexpected Meeting
• GERANIUM (NUTMEG) – I Expect a Meeting
• GERANIUM (OAK-LEAVED) – True Friendship, Lady, Deign to Smile
• GERANIUM (PENCILED) – Ingenuity
• GERANIUM (ROSE) – Preference
• GERANIUM (SCARLET) – Consolation, Melancholy
• GERANIUM (SILVER-LEAF) – Recall
• GERBERA – Innocence
• GLADIOLI – Generosity, I’m sincere, Flower of the gladiators
• GLOBE AMARANTH – Unfading Love
• GLOXINIA – Love at first sight
• GINGER – Strength
• GOLDEN-ROD – Be cautious, Encouragement
• GOOSEBERRY – Anticipation
• GOOSEFOOT – Goodness
• GORSE – Endearing Affection
• GRASS – Submission
• GRASS/CITRONELLA/CAMEL GRASS/LEMON GRASS/GINGER
• GRASS – Homosexual Love
• GUELDER ROSE/SNOWBALL – Winter
H
• HAREBELL/CAMPANULA – Humility, Grief
• HEART’S EASR/PURPLE/JOHNNY JUMP UP – You Occupy My Thoughts
• HEPATICA (Anemone nobilis) – Confidence
• HEATHER (LAVENDER) – Admiration, Solitude
• HEATHER (WHITE) – Protection, Wishes will come true
• HELIOTROPE – Devotion
• HENBANE – For Males to Attract Love from Females
• HIBISCUS – Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty
• HOLLY – Defense, Domestic Happiness, Am I forgotten
• HOLLYHOCK – Fruitfulness
• HOLLYHOCK (WHITE) – Female Ambition
• HONESTY/LUNARIA/DOLLAR PLANT/MONEY PLANT – Sincerity
• HONEYFLOWER – Sweet, Secret love, Generous Affection, Sweetness of Disposition
• HONEYSUCKLE – The Bond of Love
• HONEYSUCKLE (CORAL) – I Love You
• HOUSTONIA/BLUET/QUAKER LADIES – Content
• HOYA/WAX PLANT – Sculpture
• HUCKLEBERRY – Faith, Simple Pleasures
• HYACINTH (GENERAL) – Games & Sports, Rashness, Flower dedicated to Apollo
• HYACINTH (BLUE) – Consistency
• HYACINTH (PURPLE) – Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
• HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) – Playful Joy
• HYACINTH (WHITE) – Unobtrusive Loveliness, I’ll pray for you
• HYACINTH (YELLOW) – Jealousy
• HYDRANGEA – Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
I
• IPOMACA – I Attach Myself to You
• INDIAN CRESS/NASTURTIUM – Resignation
• IRIS – Faith, Wisdom, Promise in Love, Hope, Wisdom & Valor
• IRIS (YELLOW) – Passion
• IRIS (GERMAN) – Flame
• IVY – Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
• IVY (SPRIG OF WHITE TENDRILS)- Anxious to please, Affection
J
• JAPONICA – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• JASMINE (INDIAN) – Attachment
• JASMINE (SPANISH) – Sensuality
• JASMINE (YELLOW) – Modesty, Grace, Elegance
• JASMINE (WHITE) – Amiability
• JERUSALEM OAK – Your Love is Reciprocated
• JONQUIL – Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy
K
• KENNEDIA – Intellectual Beauty
L
• LADY’S SLIPPER – Win me, Capricious Beauty
LANTANA – Rigor
• LARKSPUR – Levity, An Open Heart, Lightness
• LAURISTINUS – Cheerful in Adversity
• LAVENDER – Love, Devotion,
• LEMON BLOSSOM – Fidelity in Love; I Promise to be True
• LILAC (GENERAL) – Beauty, Pride
• LILAC (PURPLE) – First emotions of love
• LILAC (WHITE) – Youthful Innocence
• LILY (GENERAL) – Majesty & Honor, Purity of Heart
• LILY (ORANGE) – Hatred, Dislike
• LILY (WHITE) – Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It’s Heavenly to be with You, Youth
• LILY (YELLOW) – I’m Walking On Air, False, Gay, Gratitude
• LILY (CALLA) – Beauty
• LILY (DAY) – Coquetry, Chinese Emblem For Mother
• LILY (EUCHARIS) – Maiden Charms
• LILY (TIGER) – Wealth, Pride, Prosperity
• LILY OF THE VALLEY – Sweetness, Tears Of The Virgin Mary, Happiness, Humility
• LIVERWORT – Confidence
• LOVE IN A MIST – You Puzzle Me
• LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING/AMARANTHUS – Hopeless, Not Heartless, Desertion
• LOTUS – Estranged love, Forgetful of the Past
• LUCERNE – Life
• LUNGWORT – Thou Art My Life
• LUPINE – Imagination
• LYCHNIS/CAMPION/MALTESE CROSS – Religious Enthusiasm
M
• MAGNOLIA – Nobility, Perseverance, Nobility
• MAGNOLIA (CHINESE) – Love of Nature
• MALLOW – Delicate Beauty, Sweetness
• MARIGOLD (COMMON) – Pretty Love, Sacred,Affection, Caress, Sorrow
• MARJORAM – Joy, Happiness
• MARVEL OF PERU/FOUR O’ CLOCK – Timidity
• MEADOW SAFFRON – My Best Days Are Gone
• MIGNONETTE – Your qualities Surpass your Charms, Health
• MEZEREON – Desire to Please
• MILK VETCH – Your presence softens my pain
• MIMOSA – Secret Love
• MINT – Virtue
• MISTLETOE – Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties, Sacred plant of India,
• MONKSHOOD – Beware, Danger is near
• MOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED – Simplicity
• MORNING GLORY – Affection
• MOSS – Maternal Love, Charity
• MOTHERWORT – Secret Love
• MOONWORT/HONESTY – Forgetfulness
• MUGWORT/WORMWOOD – Tranquility, Happiness
• MULLEIN – Good Nature
• MYRTLE – Love, Joy, Hebrew Emblem of marriage
• MYRTLE (WAX) – Discipline, Instruction
N
• NARCISSUS – Formality, Stay As Sweet As You Are
• NASTURTIUM – Conquest, Victory In Battle
• NUTS – Stupidity
O
• OAK LEAVES – Bravery
• OLEANDER – Caution
• OLIVE BRANCH – Peace
• ORANGE BLOSSOM – Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness
• ORANGE, MOCK – Deceit
• ORCHID – Love, Beauty, Refinement, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtfulness
• ORCHID (CATTLEYA) – Mature Charm
P
• PALM LEAVES – Victory & Success
• PANSY – Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts)
• PARSLEY – Useful Knowledge
• PASSION FLOWER – Faith, Religious Fervor
• PASQUE FLOWER – Unpretentious, You Have No Claims
• PEAR – Affection
• PEACH BLOSSOM – I am your Captive
• PEONY – Shame, Happy Marriage, Compassion, Bashfulness
• PEPPERMINT – Cordiality
• PERIWINKLE/VINCA/MYRTLE – Early Recollections, Pleasures of Memories, Sweet Memories
• PETUNIA – Your Presence Soothes Me
• PHEASANT’S EYE/ADONIS – Sorrowful Memories
• PHLOX – Our souls are united, Unanimity
• PIMPERNEL/POOR MAN’S WEATHER GLASS – Change
• PINE – Hope, Pity
• PINK- Pure Affection
• PINK (MOUNTAIN) – You Are Aspiring
• POPPY (GENERAL) – Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
• POPPY (RED) – Pleasure
• POPPY (WHITE) – Consolation
• POPPY (YELLOW ) – Wealth, Success
• POMEGRANATE FLOWER – Elegance
• PRIDE OF CHINA – Dissension
• PRIMROSE – I Can’t Live Without You, Woman
• PRIMROSE (EVENING) – Inconstancy
• PRIMROSE (RED) – Unpatronized Merit
• PRINCE’S FEATHER – Unfading Love
• PUSSY WILLOW – Motherhood
Q
• QUAKING GRASS – Agitation
R
• RAGGED-ROBIN – Wit
• RANUNCULUS – I am Dazzled by your Charms
• REEDS – Music
• RHUBARB – Advice
• RHODODENDRON – Danger, Beware, I am Dangerous
• ROSE (BRIDAL) – Happiness
• ROSE (BURGANDY) – Unconscious Beauty
• ROSE (CHRISTMAS)- Relieve my anxiety
• ROSE (CORAL) – Desire
• ROSE (DAMASK) – Freshness, Persian Ambassador of Love
• ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) – Mourning
• ROSE (DOG) – Pleasure & Pain
• ROSE (GREEN) – I am from Mars
• ROSE (HIBISCUS) – Delicate, Beauty
• ROSE (LEAF) – You may Hope
• ROSE (LAVENDER) – Enchantment
• ROSE (ORANGE) – Fascination
• ROSE (PINK) – Perfect Happiness, Secret Love, Grace & Sweetness, Indecision
• ROSE (DARK PINK) – Thankfulness
• ROSE (PALE PINK) – Grace, Joy
• ROSE (PEACH) – Immortality, Modesty
• ROSE (RED) – Love, I love you, Respect, Beauty
• ROSE (DEEP RED) – Bashful, Shame
• ROSE (TEA) – I’ll Remember – Always
• ROSE (THORNLESS) – Love at first sight, Early Attachment
• ROSE (WHITE) – Innocence, Purity, Humility, I am Worthy of You, Secrecy, Silence
• ROSE (WHITE & RED TOGETHER) – Unity, Flower Emblem of England
• ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) – Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
• ROSE (YELLOW) – Joy, Jealousy, Friendship (one yellow rose with 11 red ones means love & passion)
• ROSEBUD – Beauty & Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
• ROSEBUD (RED) – Pure & Lovely
• ROSEBUD (WHITE) – Girlhood, Heart Ignorant of Love
• ROSEBUD (MOSS) – Confessions of Love
• ROSES (Bouquet of full bloom) – Gratitude
• ROSES (Single full bloom) – I truly love you, Simplicity.
• ROSES (GARLAND or CROWN OF) – Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Symbol of Superior Merit
• ROSE (MUSK CLUSTER) – Charming
• ROSE-OF-SHARON – Consumed by Love
• ROSEMARY – Remembrance
• RUSH/HORSE-TAIL – Docility
S
• SAGE – Wisdom, Great Respect, Speedwell Female Fidelity
• SATIN-FLOWER – Sincerity
• SENSITIVE PLANT – Timidity
• SHAMROCK – Lightheartedness
• SLOE – Difficulty, AusteritySMILAX – Loveliness
• SNAPDRAGON – Gracious Lady, Strength
• SNOWBALL – Thoughts of Heaven
• SNOWDROP – Hope, Consolation
• SPEARMINT – Warm Sentiment
• SPIDER FLOWER – Elope with me
• SOLIDAGO – Success
• STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Atonement, Reconciliation
• STARWORT – Welcome to a Stranger
• STEPHANOTIS – Marital Happiness, Desire to Travel
• STOCK- Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me
• STONECROP – Tranquility
• STRAW FLOWER – Agreement
• STRAW (BROKEN) – Broken agreement
• SYTINGIA/MOCK ORANGE/LILAC – Memory
• SUNFLOWER (TALL) – False riches, Pride
• SUNFLOWER ( DWARF) – Adoration
• SWEETPEA – Good-by, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
• SWEET-SULTAN – Felicity, Happiness
• SWEET-WILLIAM – Grant me one smile, Gallantry
T
• TEASEL (Dipscaus) – Misanthropy
• THORNAPPLE – I dreamed of thee
• THRIFT (ARMERIA) – Sympathy
• TRAVELER’S JOY – Rest, Safety
• TRUMPET FLOWER/ANGEL’S TRUMPET/DATURA – Separation
• TULIP (GENERAL) – Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland
• TULIP (RED) -Believe me, Declaration of Love
• TULIP (VARIEGATED) – Beautiful eyes
• TULIP (YELLOW) – There’s Sunshine In Your Smile
• TURNIP – Charity
V
• VALERIAN – Accommodating Disposition
• VENUS FLYTRAP – Caught at Last
• VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – Flattery
• VERBENA – Pray for me, Sensibility
• VERONICA SPEEDWELL – Fidelity
• VERVAIN – Enchantment
• VINE – Intoxicating
• VIOLET – Modesty, Virtue, Affection
• VIOLET (BLUE) – Watchfulness, Faithfulness, Love
• VIOLET (WHITE) – Let’s Take A Chance On Happiness
• VIRGIN’S BOWER/CLEMATIS – Filial Love (Filial: referring to a son or daughter)
• VISCARIA – Will You Dance With Me?
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• WALL FLOWER/GILLY FLOWER – Faithful in Adversity, Fidelity, Lasting Beauty
• WINDFLOWER – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• WINTERGREENS – Harmony
• WISTERIA – Welcome
• WITCH HAZEL – A spell
• WOLFBANE/ACONITE/TURK’S CAP/FRIAR’S CAP/BEAR’S FOOT – Misanthropy, Chivalry, Knight
• WOODBINE – Fraternal Love
• WORMWOOD/ARTEMISIA – Absence, Do not be discouraged
Y
• YARROW – Cure for heartache
Z
• ZEPHYR FLOWER- Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• ZINNIA (MAGENTA) – Lasting Affection
• ZINNIA (MIXED) – Thinking (or in memory) of an Absent Friend
• ZINNIA (SCARLET) – Constancy
• ZINNIA (WHITE) – Goodness
• ZINNIA (YELLOW) – Daily Remembrance
Pink roses Ahhh Beautiful aromatic Pink. Pink roses are one of the oldest roses known to us and have a rich history that dates back to some of the most primitive pieces of visual art. In the Talmud, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers allowed to bloom in Jerusalem; thus, they came associated with paradise. Pink roses were the dominant species of wild roses and were the first flowers to evolve into their present-day form. When roses were first cultured in the 18th century for commercial use, most of them existed in shades of pink – from a pale, almost white to a deep crimson.
With the development of hybridization techniques and the discovery of new rose species, flower growers introduced new shades of pink to the public. At around this time, roses were also imbued with the ability to bloom all throughout the year – a significant development since garden roses only blossomed once a year. As more shades and species evolved, each began to have their own meanings, and the meaning of pink roses became even more refined.
Today, pink roses are known as symbols for love and gratitude. These pink flowers also carry undertones of elegance, grace, charm, and poetic romance. Because the pink rose was more prevalent over other garden-variety roses, it became strongly associated with these positive sentiments. Different shades of pink also carry their own meanings. Light pink roses symbolize admiration, gentleness, and can be used to bring messages of sympathy. Fuchsia-toned roses can mean appreciation and gratitude and are traditionally used to express thanks. As a decorative presence in the corner of a room, the aroma, color, and shape of a bouquet of pink roses can make everything look small and shabby in comparison.
Due to the many ways where they can be used to communicate a wide range of meanings and emotions, pink is the most popular rose color, second only to red. The symbolic importance as well as the delicate appearance and sweet fragrance associated to all roses are traced back to the oldest of flowers – the pink rose. Although much has changed about it throughout history, pink roses have held a consistent, prominent place in the world of flowers. Today, pink roses have a unique position that represents refinement and elegance while communicating admiration and thanks. Any recipient of a bouquet of pink roses will not only be taken aback by their beauty; that person is sure to feel special and loved.
Red Roses – The Best Way to Show Your Love!
Roses, which symbolize love and passion, are the best way to express your feelings. There is no better gift than dozen long stem red roses to give to the one who means the world to you. A gorgeous bunch of velvety roses will touch her heart like nothing else can.
Different colors of rose symbolize different feelings and emotions. While pink roses denote gratitude and appreciation, white roses depict purity and true love, and yellow roses stand for friendship. But the most popular and loved of all are red roses. A true symbol of love, passion, and romance, they are the best way to say “I love you.”
There are so many ways to tell a woman that you are head over heels in love with her. Fine chocolates and romantic dinner may make her heart flutter. But without a bunch of red roses all this will be incomplete. So take her breath away with a dozen of the finest red roses beautifully arranged in a bubble bowl or a vase.
Red roses are a classic choice for Love celebrations. What could be better than a dainty red rose bouquet for all you brides out there, looking for the perfect bridal bouquet? Red roses contrast so beautifully against your beautiful white wedding gown and will add that burst of color that you want. Not only will you look stunning, but with a red rose bouquet in your hand you can, in a subtle way, express your love. And as for wedding centerpieces, a simple yet elegant dozen long stem red roses arranged in a vase will be a perfect choice.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day again!
One of the floral gifts most commonly given on this special day is the rose.
But which colors should you choose for your sweetheart, friend or mother? After all, roses come in over a hundred different colors!
Many of the meanings we attribute to those beautiful shades and hues still stem from the Victorian Era. The colors of the roses we give to our loved ones can be used to represent love and gratitude, respect, sympathy, friendship or to express perfect beauty.
* ROSE COLORS *
Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
The Symbolic Meanings Of Roses:
Sending roses is a beautiful gesticulation but before you buy them, you need to know what message you’re sending, because traditionally roses have symbolic meanings. For example, The color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend it to mean. Ensure that your love understands what the roses you present to them mean. Check this guide to rose colors and their symbolic meanings:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!
10 Ways to Impress Your Lady this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is right around the corner. And since most guys procrastinate when it comes to planning for this particular holiday (and most holidays, if we’re being honest), I want to issue a friendly wake-up call to all the men out there:
If Valentine’s day is important to your partner, it should be important to you too.
Whenever I say this to a guy, he will generally stare at me, slack jawed, as if I were speaking some foreign language. But every now and then, the guy will actually argue with me, offering up one of these gems:
• Valentine’s Day is a commercial Holiday designed to sell stuff. Case closed.
• Who cares how I treat my wife on one particular day of the year? It’s how I treat her the other 364 days that counts!
• A Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t say anything about how much I love my wife!
And of course, there’s truth in all of these arguments. But unless your partner shares your disdain for Valentine’s Day, these arguments are generally cop-outs for the sort of procrastination that forces you to make a last-minute pit-stop at the local Wal-Mart for a bouquet of silk roses and a box of stale chocolates.
Hey, if you’re really on your game, you might end up with one of those furry toy gorillas that sings “Be My Baby” when you press its foot.
Come on now. How old are you?
Truth be told, I like buying silly toy gifts as much as the next guy, and if you’re lucky, your wife or girlfriend (hopefully you don’t have both!) will like them too. I’m lucky: my wife loves anything I buy her. But that’s not really the point.
The point is that I know Valentine’s Day is important to my wife, so I owe it to her (and to myself) to make sure it’s important to me too.
And as much as I love those singing toy gorillas and giant stuffed frogs, I know my gift would mean so much more to her if it really came from the heart, an honest expression of love and gratitude instead of an obligatory gesture.
If your wife likes corny gifts (or thinks the whole idea of Valentine’s Day is silly), by all means, carry on with your bad self. On the other hand, if you think your lady would appreciate something a little more thoughtful, here are 10 ways to inspire her this Valentine’s Day. While I can’t promise that she’ll love all these ideas, each has been fully endorsed by my own personal Romance Consultant: my wife.
1. Cook dinner for her: The less comfortable you are in the kitchen, the more significant this gesture will seem. The one time I cooked dinner for my wife, she was very impressed! And bless her heart, to this day, she swears it tasted good despite the fact that I know my Alfredo sauce tasted like schoolhouse paste.
2. Cook breakfast in bed with a single rose: In general, breakfast is easier to prepare than dinner. Hey, even I can make pancakes! Put a rose in a little glass vase and place it on the tray next to the food.
3. Do her half of the chores: This one admittedly works a lot better if you’re cohabitating with your significant other because, in most households, the man and woman split the chores in some way or another. Pick a chore-heavy day during the week of Valentine’s Day and, on that day, do all the household chores yourself. If she normally takes out the trash, do it for her. If she normally does laundry, do that too. But remember, you are not allowed to do man-laundry. And yes, you know what I mean. Man laundry is when you throw the darks in with the lights and let the whole mess turn purple. Don’t do it!
4. Run a romantic bath with rose petals and candles: Don’t forget the bubble bath!
5. Treat her to a day at the spa: Does she like back rubs, face packs, and other typical spa trappings? Well then?
6. Go see a movie that she wants to see: Guys, for a lot of you, this one’s going to hurt. But if she really wants to go see Legally Blonde 3 (or whatever), take her. It takes a real man to sit through a chick flick without having a fit!
7. Take her some place she’s always wanted to go: If money is no object, you have a lot more options, including a weekend mini-vacation. But you can do this on the cheap too. Is there a local restaurant she’s always wanted to visit? A show she’s always wanted to see?
8. Send her flowers at work: My wife tells me the primary attraction is the reaction all her female co-workers have. “Oh girl, your man cares enough to send you flowers? My man never sends me anything!” Whatever the attraction, this works.
9. Revisit someplace romantic that’s of historical significance to your relationship: The restaurant where you proposed? The ice rink where you took her on your second date?
10. Become her personal massage therapist: Buy a book that will teach you how to give a real back-rub. Read it. Put the book on her nightstand along with a note that says you’ve spent the last week reading it and are now prepared to give her an all over body massage whenever she likes. At the bottom of your note, attach homemade coupons that she can cash in for a free massage whenever the mood strikes her.
Okay, yes, I’m making some generalizations in this post. I admit it. And yes, I’m sure the world is full of women who hate Valentine’s Day and men who fall all over themselves to celebrate it with style. Furthermore, I’m sure the world is full of men who love chick flicks and who always separate their whites from their colors. So if anyone found this post to be unbearably sexist, please allow me to apologize.
My opinion? I think the generalizations I’ve made here are close enough for government work, as they say. After all, this post is supposed to be fun!
So guys, take a hint. And ladies, if you want more men to read this article, give it a Stumble so more of them will see it!
And above all, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose
All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”
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