Roses have been a symbol of love for thousands of years. From Greek mythology to Hindu deities to la vie en Rose, the meaning of this lovely flower (also known as Rosa) is clear. Here at Bunches, we think Roses are a timeless classic, and our customers agree – after all, a Rose by any other name would smell as sweet!

As one of our most popular blooms, you may think that all Roses say the same thing. However, this isn’t the case – although they all represent love in some way, shape or form, different types and colours of Roses have their own meanings.

Flowers and Their Meanings by Karen Azoulay tells us what 36 varieties of Roses represent, but we’ve narrowed it down to the colours you’re most likely to see!

• Bicolour Roses mean scandal or study

• Bicolour red and white Roses represent fires of the heart

• Orange Roses say thank you, congratulations, and show enthusiasm

• Peach Roses mean gratitude and sincerity

• Pink Roses are for encouragement

• Purple Roses symbolise enchantment and majesty

• Red and white Roses together in a bouquet stand for unity

• Red Roses are symbolic of love

• Striped Roses mean summer

• White Roses represent silence, loyalty, and purity

• Yellow Roses are for friendship, jealousy, or infidelity

Interestingly, it’s not just the full blooms that tell a story! Some extra meanings are:

• Rose leaves say that I will never beg

• Rosebuds represent a young girl, or a heart which ignores love

• Red Rosebuds mean pure and lovely

• White Rosebuds symbolise girlhood

• Withered Roses are for fleeting beauty

• Withered white Roses represent transient impressions

There are so many ways to express your feelings with flowers, but don’t worry – we’re not planning on adding withered Roses to our bouquets any time soon! Whether you want to send something really romantic or simply stunning, our selection of Rose bouquets and gifts are perfect for any occasion. You can find more at bunches.co.uk