White Roses or Red Roses: What They Mean

Roses, like all flowers, are such versatile gifts which you can give on different occasions. Sending roses is a great way to express a variety of feelings, such as “Congratulations!,” “I love you,” “Get well soon,” or “I’m thinking of you.” But if you want your gift to be even more meaningful, it’s important to know exactly what kind of roses to send.

White or Red Ones?

Since there are so many rose shades, let’s focus on two of the most popular colors — red and white. When do you give one or the other?

Red Roses

These are classic flowers that are the traditional representation of love, making it a popular choice for Valentine’s Day and anniversaries. The deep red hue is supposed to symbolize deep feelings like passion, love, and desire. When you want to tell someone you love them, a red rose is the way to go.

White Roses

White roses are said to represent purity, chastity, and innocence. The white color is generally associated with marriage and new beginnings, hence why some brides choose an arrangement of white roses for their bridal bouquet. It’s also a nice gift for ceremonial occasions like christenings and graduations and to celebrate friendships.

Red and White Roses

You can also mix the two shades to come out with a gorgeous arrangement with a completely different meaning. Red and white roses together imply ‘unity’ and are often used to symbolize marriage or business unions.

Single or More?

The number of flowers in your bouquet also hold hidden meanings. Here they are:

• A single rose - Love at first sight
• Two - Mutual love or deeply in love
• Three - I love you
• Six - I want to be yours
• Nine - I want to be with you forever
• 10 - You are perfect
• 12 - Be mine
• 13 - Secret love or eternal friendship
• 15 - I am sorry
• 20 - I am sincere
• 21 - I am committed
• 24 - I am yours
• 36 - I am head over heels in love with you
• 48 - Unchanging love

If you’re planning to gift your special someone with roses anytime soon, be sure to get the color and number right. Although in the end, there really is no right or wrong way to say you care. What matters more is that you do.

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