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Floriography: the Language of Flowers |
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For
example, in many parts of the world, sending roses to one's
beloved is a traditional gesture on Valentine's Day (February
14). While roses in general convey love, the various rose colors
and color combinations have more specific meanings associated
with them. So, if you are giving roses to your Valentine, you
might want to consult the list below to ensure your bouquet
sends the appropriate message. (Avoid yellow or coral/peach
roses, for example, to minimize the potential for unfortunate
consequences.) |
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your dearest with delicate pink roses such as these to
show your admiration, among other things. |
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Meanings
associated with rose colors: |
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Red: love, passion, respect and courage; also, congratulations |
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Dark red: unconscious beauty, admiration, respect, bashful
shame |
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Pink: (perfect) happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship,
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sympathy,
youth, grace and gentility, young love/first love |
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Pale pink: grace, joy, gentility, admiration, innocent
love, sympathy |
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Dark
pink: thankfulness, gratitude, appreciation |
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Purple:
faithfulness, passion, true love |
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Lavender: love at first sight, enchantment, rarity, (seeking)
forgiveness |
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White: spiritual love, purity, secrecy, reverence, humility,
innocence, |
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charm,
I am worthy of you |
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Cream:
perfection |
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Yellow: friendship, joy, new beginnings, gladness, freedom,
try to care |
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more,
remembrance, welcome back, I'm sorry, jealousy |
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Orange: desire, enthusiasm, fascination, excitement |
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Coral/peach: modesty, desire, immortality, longevity |
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Black:
death |
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