Are Your Valentine’s Day Roses Saying More Than You Think?

You meant to say, “thank you,” but instead you said “I’m falling for you!” When you send Valentine’s Day flowers, you’re honoring tried and tested tradition. However, sending roses of certain colors may say more than you think.

Why Rose Color Meaning Matters

“Sending roses on Valentine’s Day is a classic idea and will always win you points, but make sure that the color of the roses matches your true feelings,” says Proflowers design expert, Eriko Ono.

Red roses are the traditional way to say “I love you,” and are, therefore, the most popular flower sent on Valentine’s Day. However, think beyond red this year. Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate love, of course, but in the people we love, there is often much more to celebrate. Luckily, for most every feeling and sentiment, there is a color of rose.

What Does the Color of Your Roses Say?

Each delivery of Valentine’s Day roses carries a special message, whether it’s admiration, devotion, or friendship. Whether you’re sending roses to someone or you’re on the receiving end, here’s the meaning behind the most popular rose colors. 

Yellow Rose Meaning - “We’re friends and I care about you”

Yellow is the color of friendship. Yellow roses can also signify new beginnings and remembrance, but on Valentine’s Day, this color is often chosen when sending roses to a close friend. The color yellow radiates warmth and positive energy, and can brighten anyone's day. Once used to express jealousy, yellow roses represent the sun, and are the perfect token to express your appreciation and platonic affection. If you have a romantic interest in the gift recipient, consider pink or red roses this February 14th, as yellow roses might suggest that you are happy staying friends.

Yellow with Red Tip: “I’m falling in love with you” Beautiful sunset roses let that new person in your life know that you want more than friendship—they symbolize falling in love.

White Rose Meaning - “I am the one for you” 

The conventional flowers of weddings, white roses are thought to symbolize purity, innocence, and young love. Sending a bouquet of white roses on Valentine’s Day tells the recipient that you are loyal and devoted. White roses can be an excellent choice for burgeoning relationships, as they can also signify a new start and hope for a bright future. If you think you’ve found the ideal partner, but the relationship is still fresh, you can’t go wrong by sending elegant white roses.

Red and White Roses Together: “We are a great match” Send a mixed bouquet of red and white roses to your Valentine to signify unity.

Pink Rose Meaning - “Thank you”

Perfect for a friend that you want to honor on Valentine’s Day, pink roses show appreciation, grace, perfect happiness, admiration, gratefulness, and gentleness. This historically feminine color is an incredibly versatile choice, making it a textbook gift for close friends, sisters, or mothers. Lighter hues of pink are said to convey admiration and grace, whereas darker shades signify appreciation. Pretty pink blooms can also show gratitude, making them a terrific choice for good friends on Valentine’s Day, though they are entirely suitable for new romances as well!

Red Rose Meaning – “I love you”

Nothing says “I love you” like red roses. Red symbolizes love, beauty, courage, respect, romance, and even congratulations. For generations, red roses and other scarlet-colored blooms have captured the hearts of lovers everywhere. Red is the color of passion, desire, and respect. A bouquet of red roses conveys the message that you are head over heels in love with the recipient. A universal symbol of romantic affection and everlasting love, red roses are the quintessential choice for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.

Black Rose Meaning – “Let’s celebrate a new beginning”

When it comes to sending roses on Valentine’s Day, black roses are probably the last that come to mind – especially for loved ones. While technically a very dark shade of red, black roses carry an air of mystery. They are associated with major changes, or rebirth, and can symbolize the start of a new beginning. When combined with traditional red blooms, black roses can also be used to express undying love.

Peach Rose Meaning - “Let’s make this a memorable Valentine’s Day”

Peach-colored roses say: “Let’s make this a Valentine’s Day to remember.” This soothing color expresses gratitude. If you are ready to say, “Let’s get together,” peach roses are the ones to choose as the rose color symbolizes intimacy.

Orange Rose Meaning – “I want you in my life”

Orange roses express an underlying feeling of excitement and desire. This vibrant color can also symbolize fascination, as you might have with a new romantic crush. A bouquet of orange or coral roses says, “I want you in my life,” and lets the recipient know that you are passionate about them.

The hue of your flowers conveys a lot about the sentiment behind the gift. If there’s not a rose color that says precisely what you feel, Proflowers offers a variety of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements with colorful flowers such as tulips and lilies that will be sure to brighten anyone’s day.

If you really want to go above and beyond, couple our flowers with one of these perfect Valentine’s Day gifts.

So, this February 14th, make sure you are sending your special someone the right signals with the right Valentine’s Day bouquet from Proflowers.

We deliver flowers and specialty Valentine’s Day arrangements throughout the United States and Canada.