Roses are the most common flowers used in modern society to profess one’s love. However, many people do not know the true meaning behind each flower. For example, every colour has a different meaning for roses.
- Red rose: true love, passion
- White rose: eternal love, innocence
- Black rose: death, farewell
- Yellow rose: friendship, jealousy, betrayal
- Pink rose: grace, gratitude, youth
- Mix of red and white roses: unity
As seen from above, a rose can mean love, friendship or even separation. It is also important to note that roses are traditionally given as a bouquet of one, six, dozen or any multiple of six.
The following is a list of common flowers and what they symbolise:
- Acacia: secret love
- Bellflower: thinking of you
- Cherry blossoms: beautiful mind, purity
- Chrysanthemum: peace, love, mourning (used in funerals)
- Cosmos: forever, devotion
- Daffodil: Chivalry, respect, unrequited love
- Daisies: innocence, modesty, beauty
- Edelweiss: memories of an important person
- Hibiscus: rare beauty
- Lavender: silence, devotion
- Lilac: memories of youth, first love
- Lily: innocence, chastity, purity
- Magnolia: unrequited love
- Pansies: memories of love
- Sunflower: happiness
- Tulip: declaration of love (red), hopeless love (yellow), broken heart (white)
- Violet: faithfulness
