To Call A Rose by Any Other Shade...

I found this article on line (source below) and thought it would be fun to share it since Valentines Day is near. Who says you have to buy or receive only red roses on Valentines Day? This fun guide on  different rose color meanings proves that while red roses are traditionally the "it" flower for all hearts day, men & women have options for showing that special someone how you feel. And if red is a too direct  hot sexy color for you maybe another shade might be a more subtle approach in winning that special  someone over whether it be true love or true friendship. I personally have a hate on with roses or more specifically red roses (don't ask ) but do love gorgeous blue roses. And it wouldn't be so bad getting those violet roses either.What's you favorite shade of roses on this list? Stay beautiful! XOXO

While no woman would turn down a dozen red roses, find out the other messages you can send by giving a different color or blending the colors in your bouquet.

Red: Love and Romance

One of the most universal of all symbols, the red rose represents true love. It has also appeared throughout history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.

Yellow: Friendship, Joy, Get Well

Throughout history, yellow has been closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering people up. Yellow roses send a message of appreciation and platonic love without the romantic subtext of other colors. The color represents feelings of joy and delight.

Pink: Love, Gratitude, Appreciation

Pink carries with it the connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance.
Dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks.
Light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.

White: Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Spirituality

Early tradition used white roses as a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of the red rose. Also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional wedding flower. In this sense, white represents unity, virtue, and the pureness of a new love. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which makes them a fitting memorial for a departed loved one.

Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm and Passion

A literal mixture of yellow and red, orange roses were seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow roses and love represented by red roses. They can be an expression of fascination, or a gift to say 'I'm proud of you.'

Lavender: Enchantment, Majesty, Love at First Sight

The color purple has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.

Source: proflowers.com

They forgot to add my fave blue roses so I did some research online and found some interesting information on it's significance.Interesting significance-I just happen to love the colors in the blue/violet family.

Blue Roses:

In some cultures, blue roses traditionally signify a mystery, or attaining the impossible, or never ending quest for the impossible. They are believed to be able to grant the owner youth or grant wishes. Historically, this symbolism derives from the rose's meaning in the language of flowers common in Victorian times. Blue roses also convey inner feelings of love at first sight, being enchanted by something or someone. The color blue is also traditionally associated with royal blood, and thus the blue rose can also denote regal majesty and splendor. Elaborate use of this symbolism is adopted by Ken Roberts in his book "A Rich Man's Secret". In Chinese folklore, the blue rose signifies hope against unattainable love. And from contemporary culture: Due to the absence in nature of blue roses they have come to symbolize mystery and longing to attain the impossible with some cultures go so far as to say that the holder of a blue rose will have his wishes granted Source: Wikipedia