Roses- a Perfect Gift (Color Meaning) Roses – Celebrated as the “flower of love” roses are by far the most popular flowers in the world. With a long history as symbols of love, beauty, and romance each color of rose carries a different symbolic meaning. Red roses: Have traditionally signified true love, passion, beauty, and courage. They can also suggest respect and congratulations. White roses: have traditionally meant innocence, secrecy or quiet, sacredness, youth. They can also be used to say, "I miss you." Orange roses: signify desire and enthusiasm. Yellow roses have long stood for friendship, joy, new starts, freedom, welcomes, remembrance, jealousy, and delight. Pink roses: have traditionally been given to communicate thanks, happiness, admiration, honesty, and grace. Pale purple roses: are sometimes called lavender roses and sometimes referred to as lilac roses. In either case, they can symbolize love at first sight or enchantment. Peachy roses: traditionally communicate appreciation, gratitude, agreements, and sincerity. So no matter what your situation, there is a rose color or combination that will express what you want to say.