Roses are Red?

My parents were telling me once upon a time that rose colors actually have a great deal of meaning; cool! Here is a helpful list of what roses mean.

Red – Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love, Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere Love, Respect, Courage & Passion          

Red (Dark) – Unconscious beauty

Red (Single) – “I Love You"

Deep Burgundy – Unconscious Beauty

White – Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness,

"I am worthy of you", Heavenly

White (Bridal) – Happy love

Pink – Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me"

Dark Pink – Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You"

Light Pink – Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness

Yellow – Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me,  Jealousy, "I care"

Yellow with Red Tip – Friendship, Falling in Love

Orange – Desire, Enthusiasm

Red and White – Given together, these signify unity

Red and Yellow – Jovial and Happy Feelings

Peach – Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude

Pale Peach – Modesty

Coral – Desire

Lavender – Love at first sight, Enchantment

Orange – Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination

Black – Death, Farewell

Blue – The unattainable, the impossible

Single - any color – Simplicity, Gratitude

Red Rosebud – Symbolic of purity and loveliness

White Rosebud – Symbolic of girlhood

Thorn-less Rose – "Love at first sight"

Roses by the Numbers

A single rose of any colour depicts utmost devotion

Two roses entwined together communicate "Marry me"

Six Roses signify a need to be loved or cherished

Eleven roses assure the recipient they are truly and deeply loved

Thirteen roses indicate a secret admirer

(Taken from:http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp)