Jul 07 2009
Rose Meanings
ROSES AND THEIR MEANING
Different color roses and their meaning to different people vary greatly. Different color rose symbolize the extremes of emotions and a lot in between.
The meaning of roses and the use of this meaning has very ancient traditions. The symbolic meaning of roses appears in ancient Greek and Roman culture and its effect is still there today. For example the legal term ‘sub rosa’ comes from a Latin term. You can read about more about this particular symbolic meaning of rose here.
The meaning of different color roses to express an allegiance or belief is clearly illustrated by the use of the red rose by socialist political parties to symbolize their allegiance.
The greatest use of roses and their meaning is in the area of romance and in affairs of the heart in general.
On the links below you can find more information on roses and their meanings and in particular the meaning of different color roses.
Pink Roses Meaning
The symbolic meaning of pink roses has always been about affection and friendship. This is probably due to the fact that pink roses are between white and red and so are a good way of expressing sentiments that are neither romantic or idealistic. What do pink roses symbolize
Meanings of white roses
White roses symbolize purity and innocence. The meanings of white roses have been used in religion and politics, but the meaning was more or less the same.
Read about the symbolic meaning of white roses
The symbolic meaning of red roses is known all over the globe. Red roses mean love, passion, romance. Some people actually say that even within the different color roses that are red that there are slightly different meanings.
A deep red rose symbolizes a deep and long lasting lover. Brighter color red roses symbolize the heat and fire of passion. Generally red roses are a symbol of love, whether it is a single red rose or a bouquet of red roses. Of course the use of long stem red roses on Valentines Day and bouquets of red roses, and of course, different color roses in consistent the world over.
Many, many years ago the symbolic of yellow roses was about jealousy, or to be more exact it was a way of gentlemen in Victoria times saying to a lady ‘I wish it was I who had your affections’. The meaning of yellow roses has changed dramatically since then. You can read on the following link what yellow roses symbolize.
