You may be admiring a special rose, or planning to give one as a gift, and you’re wondering about the rose symbolism and meaning by colors.
Roses have long been used to symbolize or represent certain thoughts and feelings over the years. From friendship to passion, hope or condolences the rose symbolism runs deep in the human heart.
Even more than with other flowers, the different colors of roses have different meanings. If you want to give roses to someone in your life, you may want to learn about the colors and what they symbolize so you can give the message you intend with your roses.
To learn the different rose symbolism by colors can help you learn the right rose color for whatever social occasion. Whether it’s a first date or a 50th wedding anniversary; a wedding or a funeral, there may be a best rose color and meaning to know about.
First, a Little Rose History With Meaning
Surprisingly, the rose is a native flower to the US, as verified by 40 million year old rose fossils found in Colorado’s Florissant Fossil Beds.[1]http://npshistory.com/publications/flfo/pprs-2.pdf
That rose is called Fossil Rosa Hilliae after the pioneer homesteader, Charlotte Hill.
Charlotte Hill was a wife and mother of five who — along with her husband, Adam Hill, faithfully saved and documented their finds from their property, the richest fossil fields ever found in the US. [2]https://www.nps.gov/flfo/learn/historyculture/charlotte-hill.htm
The Rose as the National Flower in the US
The rose is the national flower of The United States of America, so designated by President Ronald Reagan on November 20, 1986, in a special ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. The proclamation reads, in part:
“More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. We see proof of this everywhere.
The study of fossils reveals that the rose has existed in America for age upon age… Our first President, George Washington, bred roses. The White House itself boasts a beautiful Rose Garden. We grow roses in all our fifty states.We decorate our celebrations and parades with roses. Most of all, we present roses to those we love, and we lavish them on our altars, our civil shrines, and the final resting places of our honored dead.“
REFERENCE: BirdsAndBlooms.com[3]https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/gardening-basics/national-flower-bird-tree-united-states/
The Tudor Rose is the National Rose Symbol of England
The history of the symbol as the national flower emblem of England was created through the marriage of Henry VII of Lancaster and Elizabeth of York, and the birth of their son, Arthur, the infant Prince of Wales.
The red and white roses together became a symbol of peace following the Wars of the Roses, a 30 year period of civil wars between (1455-1485). The Tudor rose signifies the unification of the royal house of Lancaster, whose emblem was a red rose, and the royal house of York, whose emblem was a white rose.
Is the Tudor Rose a Real Flower?
No, the Tudor Rose is an artistic creation of the merging of two royal families, each with their respective white rose and red rose family emblems. The Tudor rose of red and white, was traditionally created with a white center and surrounded by red petals.
REFERENCE: BritainUSA.com[4]http://www.britainusa.com/sections/articles_show_nt1_d_0_i_41110_L1_41013_L2_41013_a_28484.html
Roses Are a Symbol of Love and Appreciation
Roses are known foremost as flowers of love and appreciation, which is one of the reasons why roses are often given as romantic gifts. But a rose can mean different things to different people, and instantly call forth special feelings associated with memories and meaning.
There are over 100 rose species and over 5,000 rose cultivars. The color of a rose can vary greatly depending on the species or cultivar.
Understanding rose color meanings is a great way to send the right message every time you give roses. It can also be fun for anyone who is growing roses in their own gardens. Learning about what the colors represent, like learning the name of a new plant, can help us connect more deeply with the symbolism behind these beautiful flowers.
So, let’s dive in and learn more about the meaning of different rose colors. Here are some common rose colors and what they represent.