The meanings behind the colors of roses

Roses are a sign of love and friendship, and by gifting a rose to someone, you are telling them how truly special they are. There are several colors of roses available and each one represents a different meaning to the recipient. If you are looking to buy roses for that special someone, but are not sure which color will best suit your relationship, read on to find out what each color represents.

Red - Red roses are a sign of love, beauty, courage, and respect. This color represents romantic, sincere and passionate love. If you want to show your loved one that they are the love of your life, red roses are the ones to choose. Giving someone a single red rose is a simple way of saying "I love you."

White - White roses are a sign of purity, innocence, silence and youth. They are given to people who are shy about love and are used to tell the person how special they are. White roses can also be used at weddings as an indication of a new love that is just beginning.

Pink - Pink roses are a sign as a thank you. Pink flowers also represent happiness and admiration and are gifted to someone you love, be it your partner or your best friend.

Yellow Rose

Yellow - Yellow roses are a sign of promise. Yellow roses are often given as gifts to show happiness to loved ones returning from a long trip or leave.

Orange - Orange roses signify desire and enthusiasm. They can be given at a graduation or a beginning to celebrate the end and the beginning of two different phases of life.

Lavender / Purple - sign of love at first sight. If you just met someone and have fallen in love with them, show them how you feel by giving them lavender roses.

Regardless of the color of the roses, they represent love and friendship among many other wonderful things. Roses in your garden kept in vases throughout your home. If you are growing roses in your garden, follow this gardening tip to ensure you receive the best possible results:

Prune Your Roses: Using pruning shears, trim your roses around the edges and remove any dead leaves from the plant. Cut off dead wood, twigs, or stems that grow out of each other. Pruning should be done twice a year (once in the spring and once in the fall) to ensure your roses stay in top condition.

Where you decide to plant your roses and the type you choose will affect the overall appearance of your garden. Roses are possibly the most popular flower to show love and happiness and anyone who receives a rose for any reason should consider themselves a very lucky person.