The Meanings Behind Rose Colors

May 7 -- Even though blue roses aren't yet available, plenty of other colors are. The International Cut Flower Growers Association says it's not just about taste; they claim there are specific meanings behind each kind. See colors and their ascribed meanings below.

  • Read more about the pursuit of the blue rose here.

Red Roses: Love, passion and respect.

Deep Red Roses: Un-selfconscious beauty.

Pink Roses: Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy.

Light Pink: Grace, joy, gentility and admiration.

Dark Pink: Thankfulness.

Lavender: Love at first sight and enchantment.

White: Spiritual love and purity, but of the soul; bridal white means happy love. White roses can also signify secrecy reverence humility, innocence, or charm.

Yellow: Shows "I care"; friendship, joy, gladness or freedom.

Coral: Desire.

Peach: Modesty.

Orange: Display feeling of enthusiasm and fascination.

White and Red Mixed Together: Unity

Red and Yellow Mixed Together: Congratulations.

Yellow and Orange: Passionate thoughts.