Roses
A rose may be a rose by any other name, but its color can mean everything. Here's a list of some of the traditional meanings of different colors and combinations of roses.
Red of any hue: Love, respect and desire.
Deep red: Imply unconscious beauty.
White: These signify spiritual love and purity, true love, secrecy and reverence. Also, "I'm worthy of your love."
Bridal white: Happy love.
Yellow: Today they mean joy, freedom, gladness and friendship. Historically, they meant a decrease of love, jealousy and infidelity.
Coral: Desire.
Moss: Confessions of love.
Black: Death, hate and farewell.
Peach: This color symbolizes sweetness, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy and, "Please believe me."
Orange: Fascination and enthusiasm.
Lavender: Enchantment, love at first sight, uniqueness.
Light pink: Imply grace, a sweetheart, gladness, gentility, joy and admiration.
Dark pink: Thankfulness.
Pale-colored: A symbol of friendship.
Rose leaf: This says to the receiver, "You may hope."
Rose Combinations and their Meanings
A single rose: Simplicity. Two roses joined together: A symbol of engagement.
A dozen roses: The ultimate declaration of love.
Red and white roses together: Unity.
Red and yellow: Happy Feelings.
Red and yellow roses together: These offer congratulations.
Yellow and orange roses together: These imply passionate thoughts.
Full blown rose over two buds: Secrecy.
Rosebud with leaves but no thorns: "I fear no longer; I hope."
Rosebud with neither leaves nor thorns: "There is nothing to hope or fear."
Rose Varieties Guide
Austrian: You are all that is lovely.
Carolina: Love is dangerous.
China: Beauty always is new.
York and Lancaster: Conflict.
Japan: Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion.
Wild: Charming simplicity.
Full-blown: Engagement.
Half-blown: Timid love.
Thornless: Love at first sight, Ingratitude.
Rosebud: Beauty, youth, a heart innocent of love.
Rosebud, red: Inclined to love, pure and lovely.
Rosebud, white: Too young to love.