ROSES
Roses have often been considered the perfect expression of true love.
A bouquet of red and white roses is the ideal gift for the first Valentine’s day together or the first wedding anniversary.
| TYPE | MEANING |
| Red rose | True love |
| White rose | Innocence, purity |
| Pink rose | Grace, elegance, sophistication |
| Yellow rose | Friendship, happiness |
| Orange rose | Enthusiasm, new beginning |
| Rosebud | Innocent love, youth |
| ARRANGEMENT | MEANING |
| A single rose | “I love you.” |
| Two roses, taped or wired together | “Will you marry me?” |
| 12 roses | “I care for you in a dozen ways!” |
| 24 roses | “I think of you every hour of the day.” |
| 36 roses | “Our love is like no other.” |
| 48 roses | “Our love will last forever.” |
| OTHER FLOWERS | |
| Amaryllis | Beauty, pride |
| Carnation | A woman’s love (perfect for Mother’s Day) |
| Chrysanthemum | Good health, happiness, nobility |
| Daffodil | New beginnings, tenth wedding anniversary |
| Dahlia | Fourteenth wedding anniversary |
| Daisy | Faithfulness, love, fifth wedding anniversary |
| Fern | Sincerity |
| Gardenia | Good fortune, love |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty |
| Hyacinth (purple) | Asking for forgiveness |
| Hyacinth (white) | Concern |
| Hyacinth (yellow) | Jealousy |
| Jasmine | Elegance, grace, sensuality |
| Lilac | Confidence, humility, youth |
| Lily (white) | Innocence, purity |
| Lily (orange) | Desire |
| Lily (yellow) | Happiness |
| Morning glory | Love, eleventh wedding anniversary |
| Orchid | Beauty, refinement. Chinese symbol for many children and long life. 28th wedding anniversary. |
| Sunflower | Adoration, devotion |
| Tulip (red) | “Please believe me!” |
| Tulip (variegated) | “You have beautiful eyes!” |
| Tulip (yellow) | “There is sunshine in your smile.” |
| Violet | “You’re always on my mind.” 50th wedding anniversary. |
| Zinnia | For an absent friend |