While advertisements encourage patrons to “say it with flowers,” the iconic Valentine’s Day roses are said to have multiple meanings depending on the hue of the chosen flowers.
• Red roses are said to represent love and respect;
• White roses supposedly represent humility, purity and innocence;
• Yellow roses represent friendship, joy and caring;
• Pink roses symbolize femininity, refinement and gentility;
• Orange roses are said to represent enthusiasm and desire; and
• Lilac/Purple roses are said to represent enchantment, desire and supposedly send a message of “love at first sight.”
