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Red - The red rose might be the most popular, as it’s a symbol of love, but it also signifies beauty, passion, courage and respect.
Recommended for: a spouse or significant other.
White - Though it’s often referred to as the bridal rose, the white rose also represents humility, purity, innocence and reverence.
Recommended for: a friend or loved one who is on to new beginnings.
Pink - Different hues of the pink rose can take on different meanings, but generally speaking, it symbolizes elegance, gentility, femininity and refinement. Darker pink represents gratitude and appreciation.
Recommended for: someone to whom you want to pay gratitude or simply say “thank you.”
Softer pinks signify grace, gentleness and admiration.
Recommended for: showing sympathy or saying sorry.
Yellow - The yellow rose symbolizes friendship, caring and joy while conveying warmth, gladness and affection.
Recommended for: a friend.
Orange - The orange rose symbolizes admiration, desire, enthusiasm, fascination.
Recommended for: A crush or new flame.
Purple or lilac - Lilac or purple roses are symbolic of adoration, enchantment, fascination and desire.
Recommended for: A person you hold on the highest of pedestals, or someone who was love at first sight.
(KSAT)