Homes & Gardens: Rose Colours Decoded

We all know that Red roses stand for love and desire but did you know they also mean courage and good job? Depending on the colour of the roses, your bouquet could be offering a hidden meaning.

Lavender – love at first sight, enchantment

Peach – let’s get together, closing of the deal

Pink – perfect happiness, admiration

Pink (Dark) – appreciation, gratitude

Pink (Light) – admiration, sympathy, grace, joy

Red – love, desire, courage, good job

Red (Dark) – unconscious beauty

White – purity, innocence, secrecy, silence

Yellow – joy, friendship, delight, gladness

Combinations

Coral and orange – desire, enthusiasm

Orange and yellow – passionate thoughts

Pink and white – I will always love you

Red and yellow – congratulations

White and red - unity

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