All roses symbolize love,
but different colors have different shades of meaning
Red romantic love, passion, "I love you," "You are beautiful,"
deep red respect, "I admire you"
white purity, innocence, "My love for you is deep and pure"
yellow joy, friendship, new beginnings, "You are my sunshine," "Welcome back," "I'm sorry," "Let's start again"
pink young love, first love, happiness, sweetness, "With you I have perfect happiness," "You are so lovely"
dark pink gratitude, "Thank you!"
peach/coral desire, excitement, "You are my heart's desire," "Let's get together"
purple faithfulness, passion, "My love for you is true," "You are my passion"
lavender love at first sight, "You enchant me."
red & white unity, togetherness, "I love only you"
red & yellow "Congratulations! "
pastels "I care," "all best wishes"
mixed bouquet includes the meaning of each color in the bouquet
rosebuds young love, innocent love, "you are sweet"
full-blown roses engagement, "I am committed to you," "I love you still"
small bouquet "I'm thinking of you."
single rose "thinking of you," "just because I love you"