Meaning of a Rose

The Meaning of a Rose

Throughout history, roses are symbols of love, beauty, and war. Harvesting of roses began around 5,000 years ago, in China. Later, roses were used by the Romans in celebrations, and to make perfumes. During the seventeenth century, roses were in such high demand that they were used as legal tender, often used in bartering.

Type	Meaning
Red	Love, Respect, Courage
Yellow	Joy, Gladness, Freedom
Pink/Peach	Appreciation, Admiration, Sympathy
White	Reverence, Purity
Two roses Joined	Partnership, Engagement
Red & White Together	Unity