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The Rose
| Flower Name | Rose |
| Botanical Name | Rosa |
| Origin | Disputed: Possible South Africa or China |
| Colours | A wide variety; practically any colour |
| Meaning | Love, romance and passion |
Roses are certainly one of the most beautiful and popular flowers. For centuries roses have been offered as a gift and exchanged between lovers. Many choose to give red roses, but did you know that different coloured roses have different meanings? Here are some examples of the colours or roses and their meanings:
Red: I love you. Passion and romance.
Pink: Sweetness, thanks and grace – perfect for a friend.
Yellow: In times gone by yellow flowers signified jealousy. These days they represent friendship and new beginnings.
White: Heavenly qualities, spirituality and purity. Many brides choose white roses as their wedding flower.
Lavender: Love at first sight. A sense of magic and enchantment. Perfect after a chance meeting with someone or a first date.
Orange: Passion, desire and promise. As perfect for a new love as a new business adventure.
The number of roses you give can also influence the meaning of your boquet. While 11 roses means true love, fifteen roses are given as an apology and admittance of guilt. 12 roses are an invitation for the recipient to be your long term partner. 108 roses are sent as a proposal of marriage, or an indication the sender will propose. And if you want to show your everlasting love? Then 999 roses are in order!
