Rose Colors and Symbolic Meanings of Roses The symbolic meaning of a colored rose has changed over time. Here are some common meanings:
- Red Rose - Romantic love, Passion, Respect, Courage
- Yellow Rose - Friendship, Sympathy, in Victorian times: jealousy, Joy, Gladness, Freedom
- Peach Rose - Gratitude, Appreciation, Admiration, Sympathy
- White Rose - Loyalty, Platonic Love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
- Pink Rose - Grace, Elegance, Sweet Thoughts
- Purple Rose - Enchantment, Transcendental
- Orange Rose - Pride
- Blue Rose - Fantasy, Impossibility
- Black Rose - Death, Bad Omen, but also death of fixed thoughts or ideas
- Two Roses Joined Together - Engagement
- Red & White Roses Together - Unity
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