What Do Pink Roses Mean to You?
April 19, 2008 – 5:56 amA variety of sentiments can be conveyed through flowers.Flower arrangements in a cheerful bunch can tell a sick person that we are thinking of them. Flower delivery is used to celebrate many special events such as birthdays, funerals, anniversaries, and holidays.
Or course, most people view flowers as objects of beauty. Their intoxicating scents can carry you away. But were you aware that flowers are a way to communicate to the sender that which cannot be expressed in words? The art of sending that flowers with hidden meanings goes back to ancient times but it gained real popularity during England’s Victorian period.
In times past there were more rigid rules of decorum. This meant that certain feelings or emotions could not be verbalized or even said in a letter. Conventions were established about the significance given to certain flowers when by themselves or combined with others. Some of these meanings attached to flowers continue until the current time.
Nearly everyone realizes that red roses as an overt expression of true romantic love, but what of other rose color meanings? Pink roses can also signify romance, but are seen as less intense and might be more suitable early in a dating relationship. Also sending pink roses can also be used to express friendship with almost anyone.
Ever since the early days of man-made cross pollinating flowers, rose growers has been interested in producing alternative varieties of roses. One of the most successful hybirds is the cross between red and white, yielding pink blooms. Varieties now exist covering the entire spectrum of pink from light to dark. The lighter, cream colored pink hues are frequently thought of as symbols of youth and childlike innocence.
Roses of other colors also have particular meanings also. Yellow rose bouquets can indicate a friendship, get well wishes, thoughts of brighter days, or perhaps an apology for an argument. Although originally yellow roses had the negative connotations of infidelity or cheating. This is a far cry from what we think of them today.
Sending flowers is a long time tradition that nearly always thrills the recipient. Your florist now has available a list of color and flower meanings so that you can send truly express the heart felt emotions behind the gift. Ranging from pink roses as a sign of affection, to red ones declaring your passion, your florist can place a little guide right inside the flowers you send so that your recipient also understands the flower’s meaning.
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