Floral etiquette is a cultural phenomenon with a rich history. The language of flowers has existed in various cultures for many centuries, and many interesting works have been written on this topic, including some that claim to be somewhat scientific. Knowing what the color of the rose is talking about, you can send a whole encrypted message to the recipient through the bouquet.
Briefly about the language of flowers
To find out what the roses of a particular color symbolize, you need to turn to fluorography - a system of interpreting the meanings given to different colors. The language of flowers has existed for many centuries; it first appeared in the Arab East, presumably in Persia, and came to Europe in the 18th century. Most often far-fetched, associations gradually took root and became stable symbols. Color symbolism became especially popular in the Victorian era: it was used to communicate and express innermost feelings in those situations when it was not comme il faut to talk about them openly.
Fluorography gained popularity after the publication of letters to Mary Wortley Montague, where she described in detail the secret "language of objects and flowers."
Rose, considered from time immemorial the "queen of flowers", occupies a central position in fluorography. By itself, this flower is a symbol of love. But the values vary depending on the color of the petals (as well as the presence or absence of thorns, the number of roses in the bouquet, etc.).
To date, the symbolism of the color of roses has changed somewhat, in addition, the color palette has expanded: new varieties have been bred, artificially colored flowers have come into fashion. It makes sense to review the most common, generally accepted meanings attributed to roses of a particular color.
What can the color of a rose mean?
Yellow roses remain the subject of controversy to this day. Some consider them a symbol of strong friendship, others - a hint of treason, as well as a symbol of jealousy.
The orange hue is more unambiguous: orange roses clearly indicate friendly sympathy, trust and optimism. Giving a bouquet of orange roses, you speak of a willingness to show care and attention.
Roses with red-yellow petals, such as, for example, in the Doudle delight variety, mean delight, excitement, confusion of feelings.
Flowers of pink shades are, of course, youth, innocence, inexperience and tenderness. It is customary to give such roses to adolescents and very young girls. At the same time, they unequivocally hint at the sympathy and interest of the donor.
White is the eternal symbol of purity and innocence. At the same time, the spectrum of meanings of white roses is quite diverse: it is innocence, humility, longing, virtue, secrecy, reverence, as well as eternal love.
Blue has always been the most soulful color. Therefore, roses painted in this color (initially white) personify the riddle, the comprehension of the inaccessible. These flowers are extremely popular among informal youth.
Burgundy roses symbolize passion and admiration. In addition, it is customary to give flowers of this shade to respectable ladies over 40.
Finally, red roses are a world-famous symbol of love and desire.
