So, if you’re looking to unpack what your sender is trying to convey, we have you covered with this comprehensive guide.
ROSE FLOWER COLOURS, MEANING & GIFTING OCCASION
White Rose Meaning
- Purity
- New beginnings
- Remembrance and sympathy
When To Gift White Rose
- Weddings
- Funerals
Pink Rose Meaning
- Grace
- Appreciation
When To Gift Pink Rose
Yellow Rose Meaning
- Joy
- Friendship
When To Gift Yellow Rose
- International Friendship Day
Red Rose Meaning
- Love
- Romance
When To Gift Red Rose
- Valentine’s Day
- Dates and anniversaries
- Weddings
Purple Rose Meaning
- Enchantment
- Love at first sight
- Elegance
When To Gift Purple Rose
- Valentine’s Day
- Dates and anniversaries
- Weddings
Blue Rose Meaning
- New beginnings
- True love
When To Gift Blue Rose
- Valentine’s Day
- Dates and anniversaries
- Weddings
IMPORTANT GIFTING NOTES FOR ROSE
1 Rose – A single stalk is for someone you love and signifies “love at first sight”.
3 Roses – The representation of those three words, “I love you”.
4 Roses – “Nothing will stand between us”.
6 Roses – If you’ve decided to finally make it official with someone you’re dating, this is the best way to say “I want to be yours”.
9 Roses – Giving someone nine Roses means that you wish to be with them for the rest of your life.
12 Roses – A dozen Roses is a simple and direct “Be mine”.
24 Roses – 24 Roses represent how often they’re on your mind – 24 hours
50 Roses – The perfect way to show your unconditional love to them
99 Roses – “I’ll love you till the day I die”.
100 Roses – To further prove that your undying love for someone will last 100 years
ROSE FLOWER CARE 101
Basic Care Steps For Cut Roses
- Clean your vase with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar to remove all dirt and residue. After which, you can fill it with fresh water and your Roses.
- When placing cut Roses in a vase, remove all submerged leaves as they will harbour bacteria when they decay.
- Need more tips? Read our Flower Care Guide!
Additional Pro-Tips For Cut Roses
- Each time the vase water is changed, trim a bit off the stems of your Roses. The shorter you cut the stems, the longer they will last as it takes less time for the water to “travel” to the buds.
- Keep your Roses away from direct sunlight or heat. Warm temperatures will cause the flowers to dry up quickly.
- If you notice any bruising or browning on the outer petals of your fresh Roses, don’t panic! Your Rose is most likely healthy and not wilting as you expect. The bruised/damaged-looking petals you see above are guard petals of the Rose that protect the inner petals from bruising during transit. Gently pinch the base of the petal with your index finger and slowly pull it down towards the stem to remove. Rinse and repeat until all the guard petals are gone!
ROSE: A HISTORY
Interestingly enough, the Rose itself has ties to the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. In Greek myth, the flowers first bloomed when her tears mixed with Adonis’ (her lover) blood. A little bit gory, but still touching nonetheless.
ROSE VARIETIES
Damask Roses
- Comes in pink and light reds
- Edible petals
- Fragrant
Floribunda Roses
- Comes in a variety of colours
- Large spray
- Usually scentless
Grandiflora Roses
- Comes in a variety of colours
- Large spray
- Fragrant