Why a Rose?

Roses have long been associated with romantic love and today they are considered synonymous with Valentine's Day, roses being the most popular Valentine's Day gift (followed by chocolates and lingerie).
Roses feature prominently at weddings, with the most popular colours being white, light pink and peach. Deep red (crimson) roses are also found as symbols of sympathy at funerals, often alongside pure white roses and white lilies.
There are many occasions when a rose is an appropriate gift, the colour of the rose being the deciding factor in whether or not the rose is suitable for the occasion. Because of this it is important to choose the right colour.

Red roses
Symbolize eternal love, respect, courage and passion. A dozen red roses are considered to be a gift of love, while a single long stemmed red rose is usually seen as a passionate gift. Red roses can be used to send both romantic and non-romantic messages. They are the perfect way to say "I love You", "Congratulations" and "Job Well Done".

White roses
Symbolize innocence, purity, reverence, humility and silence. Often found at weddings (innocence, purity) and funerals (reverence), white roses can also be given to let someone know that you miss them or to ask them to keep a secret.

Yellow Roses
Symbolizing friendship and jealousy, yellow roses send messages of celebration, joy, hope, freedom and questioning. Yellow roses are a great way to say "Let's Be Friends", "I Care", "Welcome Back", "Get Well" and "Remember Me". But they can also be used to question whether or not you are still loved or to signify a parting of ways.

Pink Roses
Are associated with friendship and marriage. Soft, cheerful and happy, pink roses denote admiration, gentleness and sweetness. A posy of pink roses says "Thank You", "You're So Kind" and "I Love You" in a way that can be considered either romantic or friendly.

Peach Roses
Peach is the perfect colour to choose if you want a rose that shows gratitude and appreciation. In a romantic setting, peach roses can be used to convey a message of desire and excitement.

Mixed Coloured Roses
Although not as common as single coloured roses, it is not unusual to find roses of mixed colours. Alternatively, you can make up a bouquet by mixing several roses of different colours together. The resultant colourful bouquet will say:Red and yellow roses - "Congratulations"Yellow and orange roses - "I'm passionate about you"Red and white roses - "Together we stand"