Roses are one of the oldest flowers, and with their age comes a long history of meaning.

Rosebuds denote youth and beauty; red rosebuds mean "pure and lovely, " while white rosebuds symbolize girlhood. The moss rosebud stands for confessions of love.

Deep burgundy roses denote inner beauty.

The Red Rose symbolizes love, respect, courage, and desire.

Dark crimson roses are given as a symbol of mourning.

Rose leaves symbolize hope.

Pink represents grace, elegance and gentleness.

Dark pink roses stand for gratitude and appreciation.

Light pink roses convey admiration and sympathy.

White roses stand for innocence, purity, reverence, and humility, but can also mean secrecy and silence.

Red AND white together, or white roses tipped in red, symbolize unity.

Yellow roses denoted jealousy in Victorian times, but are now given to express friendship, joy, gladness, and freedom.

Red and yellow roses together signify happiness and joviality.

Coral and orange roses convey enthusiasm and desire, and say, "I am proud of you".

"Blue" roses are associated with fantasy, the impossible, miracles, and new possibilities, as no blue roses truly exist in nature.

Pale peach roses are a symbol of modesty.

Two roses together on a single stem indicate engagement and upcoming marriage.

Single roses stand for simplicity, and in full bloom mean, "I love you" or "I love you still."  A bouquet of roses in full bloom is an expressiono of gratitude.

A crown made of roses signifies virtue and reward.

A rose in full bloom placed over two buds creates a combination signifying secrecy.

Tea roses mean that you will be always remembered.

A rose without thorns conveys love at first sight.