Roses & Valentines

Red Roses proclaim "I love you." They are the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion. Florists can't keep up with Valentines Day demand for red roses, which makes them especially expensive in February.

Yellow Roses indicate friendship and freedom -- so don't send them if your intentions are romantic and long-lasting. Yellow roses are also appropriate for sending congratulations to newlyweds, graduates, Texans, and new mothers.

Pale Pink Roses connote grace, gentleness, and gratitude.

Light Pink Roses express fun and happiness.

Deep Pink Roses say "Thank you."

Lilac Roses indicate the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted.

White Roses - Pure white roses symbolize truth and innocence. They also send other messages: "I miss you" and "You're heavenly."

Coral Roses express one thing with their passionate color: Desire.

Peach Roses speak of appreciation, gratitude, and also sympathy.

Orange Roses communicate enthusiasm and desire on the part of the sender.

Dead Roses - Regardless of the original color, dead roses say "It's over" loud and clear.

COMBINED ROSES - Put two or more colors of roses together, and a new rose meaning arises:

White Roses + Yellow Roses = A symbol of harmony.

Red Roses + Yellow Roses = A message of happiness and celebration.

Red Roses + White Roses = An indication of bonding and harmony.

Single Red Rose ="I love you" (but I'm not going to go broke telling you).

Single Rose Any Color = "I thank you" (and I'm still not going to go broke saying so).

Two Roses Entwined = An engagement or marriage is imminent.

(Thanks to about.com)