As a symbol of love, roses are endowed with rich floral language and symbolism.
The following is a detailed analysis of the symbolism and language of roses:
1. Classification by color
Red roses:
Meaning: passionate love, representing "I love you" and "passionate love".
.Flower Language: Red roses are the most direct expression of love and a must-have bouquet for Valentine's Day, symbolizing deep affection and love.
.Pink Rose:
Meaning: First love, admiration, tenderness.
.Flower language: Pink roses represent the sweetness of first love, as well as the admiration and tenderness for the beloved, conveying gratitude and joy to the other person.
.White Rose:
Meaning: purity, innocence, and respect.
.Flower language: White roses represent pure and flawless love, symbolizing sincerity and nobility, and are indispensable when expressing eternal love to loved ones.
.Yellow Rose:
Meaning: friendship, blessings, apology.
.Flower language: Yellow roses usually represent friendship, blessings and apologies, and sometimes also represent cherishing blessings and jealousy and heartbreak.
.Blue Rose:
Meaning: Precious, rare, dreamlike.
.Flower Language: Blue roses are artificially dyed roses, representing preciousness, rarity, and dreams. Some believe that they represent miracles and impossible things.
.Champagne Rose:
Meaning: Long lasting love, gratitude, and blessings.
.Flower language: Champagne roses represent long-lasting and stable love, as well as gratitude and blessings.
.Purple Rose:
Meaning: melancholy, dreamlike, and cherished love.
.Flower language: Purple roses represent romance, nobility, and uniqueness, making them an excellent choice for expressing deep affection.
.Black Rose:
Meaning: darkness, challenge.
.Flower language: Black roses represent tenderness and sincerity, and some believe that they represent honesty and kindness.
.Green Rose:
Meaning: Pure simplicity, eternal youth.
.Flower language: Green roses symbolize youth and vitality.
.Orange Rose:
Meaning: Shyness, friendship, youthful beauty.
.Flower language: Orange roses convey love and longing for each other, and also represent warmth and enthusiasm.
.2. Classification by Quantity
Different numbers of rose petals also contain different meanings. Here are some common combinations and their meanings:
A rose: You are my only one, I am devoted to you.
. Three roses: I love you, and I hope you love me too.Nine roses: Forever and ever, love you forever.
.Eleven roses: I love and only care about you, which also represents the most sincere love. You are my only true love.
. Ninety nine roses: Eternal love, forever in love. One hundred and one roses: You are my one and only, I will love you forever.III. Other Meanings
In addition to color and quantity, different parts of rose petals also contain different meanings.
. For example:Flower buds: representing tender love, symbolizing implicit love. Half bloomed flowers: representing the budding love and symbolizing passionate pursuit. Blooming roses: representing mature love and symbolizing eternal vows. Withering roses: representing lost love and symbolizing memories left behind.
Fourth, Cultural Symbols
Ancient Greek Mythology: In ancient Greek mythology, the rose was the sacred flower of the goddess Venus, representing beauty and love.
.Western culture: In Western culture, roses are often used to express praise and admiration for women.
.Eastern culture: In Eastern culture, roses also have positive connotations.
. In China, roses symbolize joy and auspiciousness, and are often used in weddings and festive occasions; In Japan, roses represent love and loyalty, and are essential flowers for Valentine's Day.