Language of a Rose!

For centuries, flowers with their vibrant colors and aromatic scents played a prominent role in sending a message that often words failed to express. Nothing has beaten the power of flowers conveying deepest emotions in any situation. Flowers with their beautiful blossoms have by far taken top slot in revealing feelings.  A thousand words could be saved when a flower is handed at the right moment. Their fleeting presence leaves the everlasting impressions and their variety serves almost every occasion.  Every flower has its uniqueness but Rose with its timeless beauty and charm, grace and elegance, diversity in colors and pleasant fragrance secures number one spot and has been chosen as the best alternative of words to communicate strong sentiments. No flower is revered and celebrated like Rose as it is the only flower that comes with nuances to fit the need of display of emotions at specific moments.

Rose has a deep rooted history that stood against the test of time, was first flourished about 35 million years ago and the mention of its wide admiration is evident in literature, art, religion and war. Egyptians considered rose as a sacred flower and used it as offerings to their goddess Isis and had adorned towns with rose wreaths which later discovered with the mummies. In Greek mythology rose was associated with their goddess of beauty and love, an Aphrodite. They were the first who tagged this flower with the title King of Flowers.  They decorated the ceilings of conference rooms and invented the term Sub Rosa, which means under the rose, a connotation of secrecy and confidentiality; subsequently adopted by the secret societies. In Roman times roses were used to embellish tables, in decorating floors and strewing petals in hallways .They extracted essential oils from roses and preserved them as fragrances and derived drugs for medical purposes. They painted walls and floors with rose sketches and filled their baths and fountains with rose water and petals.  In Christian religion Virgin Mary is referred to as a Mystical Rose. During Renaissance roses appeared in portraits, illustrations, as ornaments or as architectural elements. Roses had been a part of Napoleonic Wars and were bred at a huge scale for patronage. Modern day literature, media, music and art is not devoid of influence of rose; no one ever appeared on the face of Earth, who didn't enthrall by its charm and exalt its beauty.

In addition to symbolic significance, meaning of color and number of roses serve special reasons. The rose on the sphere of color, ties a special message with its distinction. Each color carries a unique code from the sender to recipient, if decoded instantly increases the value of the gesture of gifting and deepens the colors of sentiments bound with it.  To know exactly what color brings along what message, one has to master the language of roses. Here is a comprehensive guide to colors and meanings of roses for better interpretation.

1. RED ROSE

Love, Respect, Courage, Passion, Well Done, Congratulations

Words or pictures can never fully define the splendor of a red rose. It is selected to convey deepest desires of mind and longings of heart. The red color expresses the throbbing heat of love and a strong affection and thus becomes the symbol of true love and passion. A single red rose simply says I love you very deeply and promises of its endurance till end of days. In addition to beauty and passion, red rose also symbolizes courage; congratulates a job well done and appreciates efforts. Sometimes it denotes admiration and respect for its recipient while on other hand it can express sorrow and regret. An allure that is hard to resist, the red rose naturally becomes the first choice for sending strongest of messages.

2.  DARK RED ROSE

Unconscious Beauty, Commitment, Rejuvenated Passion

Dark red rose symbolizes unconscious beauty and is a frequent reminder of depth of love and passion. It has an air of mystery which makes it more captivating and magnetic. When moving a relationship to a next level a deep dark red rose is worth the effort of expressing without words into play. Many people hard to find a way to express a long term commitment, for them this rose says it all. It intensifies their feelings and aids them to overcome all the barriers of communication. In the arrest of confusion and fears of proposing someone after long courtship this rose when produced at the time of disclosure attracts only yeses. Moreover, it preserves flickering light of passion from completely dying off and rejuvenates older bonds with its presence and declaration of the love that never dies. Its profound quality never let down the expectations of its sender and has a promising impact on its recipient.

3. WHITE ROSE

 Purity, Secrecy, Innocence, Reverence, Humility, Worthiness, Sympathy, Spirituality

The white color is always related to purity, sincerity, virtue and chastity and so are these represented by the graceful white beauty of the white rose. Where someone wants to justify the purity of their sentiments, the genuineness of their intentions and worthiness of their presence, white rose is the right pick. It speaks about an innocent love, unaware of the desires of flesh and is merely concerned about fortifying the soul.  Unlike passionate red blooded rose, a white one glorifies love by linking sustainability through reverence, humility and unwavering loyalty and for the same reason a white rose has been a traditional wedding flower. A bride carrying white rose seeks to assure her loved one her chastity and innocence in whispers of a silent message, I am worthy of you. Its association with honor and reverence makes it a fitting memorial for the departed loved one. The meanings of this beautiful rose are as lovely as the flower itself.

4. PINK ROSE

Appreciation, Gratitude, Grace, Admiration, Joy, Gentleness, Femininity

From subtle hint of color to dark deep pink this flower blooms to flaunt grace and gentility. Its delicate aura makes it a flower of bridal arrangements and refined shades promote it for the selection in thank you and congratulation bouquets. A light shade of pink is also taken as an expression of sympathy. Being an incomparable indicator of joy and admiration a dark pink rose is sent to announce appreciation, to acknowledge pleasure and comfort in anyone’s company.   Pink rose is a package of sweet thoughts and gentle emotions, which packs within its blossom an invitation of deep affection and admiration that has not reached its prime. Where there are no overtones of love and just when expression of gratitude and extreme joy is mere message to convey it’s a call for dark pink rose.

5.  YELLOW ROSE

Friendship, Gladness, Delight, A New Beginning, Get well, Welcome back, Remember me, Jealousy

Throughout history yellow rose has been closely associated with the sun which makes it most suitable for cheering people up, communicating sunny feelings of joy warmth and welcome. It doesn’t carry undertone of romance and hence symbolizes platonic love. In Victorian times, yellow rose was given as a token of jealousy but today it represents friendship joy and caring. The foremost meaning of this rose is friendship and I care. Being congratulatory in tone it is given to newlyweds, new mothers, graduates, in celebrating a new beginning, a recovery from a disease or injury and lauding an achievement or fulfillment of someone’s dreams. This rose convinces of the relationship free from attachments but yet sincere, genuine and profound in quality. It also indicates a determination to begin anew, let us bury the hatchet, let us start a fresh page are constant urges of this special rose. In a dying love yellow rose is sent as a word of caution. In bidding byes, welcomes and good luck for future this rose plays a role of a friend who smiles with the warmest of feelings lies in its core.

6. ORANGE ROSE

Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride

An orange rose carries fiery blooms in its heart, and is therefore indicative of burning heat of desire. With breathtaking beauty and blazing color it expresses an equally brilliant and intense desire for the loved one. One meaning of orange rose is fascination; when you are awe struck and captivated by someone’s charm send them an orange rose. In another form orange rose depicts enthusiasm and energy which celebrates new ventures undertook.  When we honor ourselves to be associated with someone who makes us feel proud and we believe they deserve applause for that, the right flower to hand over is orange rose which affirms the belief how I keep my pride in you. Like the orange shades of a setting sun this rose conveys similar tone of powerful emotions.

7. PEACH ROSE

Appreciation, Sincerity, Gratitude, Modesty, Closing a Deal, Let’s party

Peach rose with it soft vibes and pleasing color often send as a gesture of appreciation or gratitude and on occasions where a slight show of sympathy is required this rose comes into action. The subtle gorgeous bloom is good for expressing thanks and how much a dear friend is missed. Besides its gentleness of conveying feelings of gratitude and pleasure, delicate emotions of constraint or reserve and a shy away modesty are well denoted by this rose. A peach rose on closing of an accord represents harmony, peace and bliss. In need to show earnestness of gesture and honesty of expressions this rose stirs air with a proof of sincerity. The clarity of color and dainty of beauty delivers genuine warmth and sincere thoughts without a tinge of love and this feature makes this extraordinarily beautiful rose a part of celebrations of social gatherings and friendly get together.

8. LAVENDER AND PURPLE ROSE

Enchantment, Love at First Sight, Royalty

 Nothing compares to smooth, flagrant and oriental beauty of purple rose showering extravagantly the shades of light from lighter to deeper tone into the eyes of beholder, the property which takes this flower to the tables all set for romantic experiences. Exotic and striking soft and gentle touches of this rose hardly miss an opportunity to convey a message of dignity and pride. The Lavender rose is an indicator of enchantment and lost in love since the first glance. Dark shades of purple rose which are synthetically produced pays tribute to man’s imagination and magical experiences. It also says about majesty, grace and grandeur.  Thus the spectrum of purple radiates royalty and is the best choice in the show of one’s highness of character.

9. BLUE ROSE

Unattainable, Impossible

This rose is not a part of nature however is available as variation of purple and lavender, which emits blue color in certain light.  The quest of man in attaining a perfect blue rose continues. Like its mysterious existence a blue rose expresses enigma, ambiguity and complexity. A person bearing such qualities is the sole recipient of this rare flower. As the notion of absolute blue rose the flower itself symbolizes something that is not within the reach or in a more grave sense of word is unattainable or considered impossible to achieve. It embodies the desire to achieve unachievable, compares to a love that is unrequited and therefore says I can’t have you but I can’t stop thinking about you.

10. BLACK ROSE

Death, Farewell

This rose does not exist in pure black form, only few shades of dark red are perceived as black. Meanings which are bind with black color are of tragedy and loss and thus this rose with its gloomy aura expresses a deep mourning over a death of loved one and sadness of paying farewell to someone whom chances of returning are thin. On some occasions a black rose indicates a change, as in giving up an old habit and order. Giving someone a black rose could also mean an end of a relation, idea and agreement.

 Some combinations of aforementioned roses can be made to deliver a bouquet of sentiments. A bouquet of red and white roses in equal balance symbolizes unity.  A mix of red and yellow conveys gaiety and happiness. A bunch of rosebuds represents innocence. A thorn less rose says love at first sight and a single rose of any color shows utmost devotion. And if one is not sure of one’s feelings they can choose every color of rose and make a bouquet out of it to send a note that says I don’t know what my feelings are but I am sure I do like you enough to treasure your presence with roses.

From declaration of love, joy in weddings, condolences at funerals, love in anniversaries, best wishes on birthdays, congratulations on promotion, celebrations of friendships, souvenirs of apology, expressions of gratitude, adornments of office desks, event decorations, candlelight dinners, in greeting someone, to no special reason; there is always a rose that carries the right message for the right occasion. It’s time to use nature for nature, a rose to uplift the mood, expressing timely feelings, making someone’s day and creating ever cherished memories is a gift of a lifetime to someone really special.

"A Rose adds value to your present and the sentiments involved, let the rose speak for you and so you will be heard forever..."