The Romance Of Rose

THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF THE ROSE

Long a symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. In fact, the Latin expression "sub rosa"(literally, "under the rose") means something told in secret, and in ancient Rome, a wild rose was placed on the door to a room where confidential matters were being discussed.

Each color offers a distinct meaning: red represent the lover’s rose and signifies enduring passion, white represent humility and innocence, yellow is expressing friendship and joy, pink represents gratitude, appreciation and admiration, orange represent enthusiasm and desire, white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight.

The number of stems in a rose bouquet can also express specific messages.

1. (1 stem)... On a first date, a single rose symbolises love at first sight. it can also be given in years to come to say, "I still love you."
2. (2 Stems)... Give someone two roses to represent your mutual love and affection.
3. (3 Stems)... Representing the couple and their shared love.
4. (6 Stems)... Whether it's a school crush or a more mature passion, six roses symbolizes infatuation.
5. (9 Stems)... To send the message “We’ll belong together forever,”
6. (10 Stems)... Let them know that their love is perfection.
7. (12 Stems)... A perfect dozen shouts "Be mine!"
8. (13 Stems)... Tell someone that they'll be your friend forever.
9. (15 Stems)... Need to let someone know that you're sorry?
10. (20 Stems)... Send the message "my feelings for you are truly sincere".
11. (21Stems)... Twenty-one roses say, "I'm dedicated to you".
12. (24 Stems)... Two dozen roses shouts "I'm yours!"
13. (25 Stems)... Send a message of congratulations with twenty-five roses
14. (36 Stems)... Three dozen says "I'm head over heels in love!"
15. (40 Stems)... Forty roses says, "my love for you is genuine."
16. (50 Stems)... To express a love that knows no bounds, send a bouquet that's equally as limitless - filled with fifty (or more) beautiful luxurious roses.