one of the most universal of all symbols, the red rose represents true love. it has also appeared throughout history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.
yellow: friendship, joy, get well 黄:友谊,欢乐和安康
throughout history, yellow has been closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering people up. yellow roses send a message of appreciation and platonic love without the romantic subtext of other colors. the color represents feelings of joy and delight.
pink: love, gratitude, appreciation 粉:爱,感谢和欣赏
pink carries with it the connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance.
dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks.
light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.
white: purity, innocence, sympathy, spirituality白:纯洁,无辜,同情及神圣
early tradition used white roses as a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of the red rose. also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional wedding flower. in this sense, white represents unity, virtue, and the pureness of a new love. white roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which makes them a fitting memorial for a departed loved one.
orange: desire, enthusiasm and passion 橙:欲望,激情和热情
a literal mixture of yellow and red, orange roses were seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow roses and love represented by red roses. they can be an expression of fascination, or a gift to say 'i'm proud of you.'
lavender: enchantment, majesty, love at first sight (薰衣草) 紫:着迷 威严及一见钟情
the color purple has a traditional association with royalty. in this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.