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Flower Color Symbolisms
Flowers come in many different colors. However, not every color is the same. If you are wanting to purchase a flower with extra meaning, or at least don't want to send the wrong message to someone you care about, here are some general guidelines to follow on your next run to the florist.
Color Symbolisms for Roses
- Blue
- mystery, attaining the impossible
- Burgundy
- beauty
- Coral or Orange
- desire, passion
- Dark Pink
- gratitude
- Lavender (violet)
- love at first sight
- Light Pink
- admiration, sympathy
- Pink
- grace
- Red
- love
- White
- innocence, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility
- Yellow
- dying love or platonic love. In German-speaking countries: jealousy, infidelity
- Red and white together
- unity
- Red and yellow
- joy, happiness and excitement
- Blue
- Light Blue is a symbol of anxiety. Turquoise
- fulfillment for ones with great intelligence.
- Dark Red
- Symbolizes constancy, continuity and immortality
- Green
- Joy and optimism
- Lilac
- Sincere love, without the need for anything in return. Can refer to love for lovers, family or friends.
- Orange
- Joy and satisfaction for a success obtained. May also represent a love that has been consolidated and gratified.
- Red
- Expression of burning, passionate love, great courage and desire. Rarely represents anger.
- Pink
- Youth and expresses a new love or admiration.
- Violet
- Feelings of modesty, generosity and humility
- White
- Purity, innocence and modesty and a sincere feeling. White can also be used when someone is waiting for news.
- Yellow
- May be associated with unfaithfulness,treason, or cowardly, but may also be associated with luxury, pride, success, or intelligence.
Color Combinations for Roses
General Rules for Other Types of Flowers
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