The rose embodies the union of
opposites. On the one hand, it is symbolic of love, beauty, purity, completion,
resurrection, hope, and life. But on the other hand, it is symbolic of pain, suffering,
martyrdom, blood, and death. It is both heavenly perfection and earthly passion.
Broken down even further, different colors of roses mean different things as well:
Rose, Coral - Desire
Rose, Lavender - Enchantment
Rose, Pale Peach - Modesty
Rose, Hot Pink - Thankfulness
Rose, Pale Pink - Grace, Joy
Rose, Red - Love, Respect
Rose, Single Full Bloom - I Love You; I Still Love You
Rose, Thornless - Love At First Sight
Rose, White - Innocence and Secrecy
Rose, White and Red Together - Unity
Rose, Yellow - Joy, Friendship
Rose, Blue - The Unattainable, The Impossible
Rosebud - Beauty and Youth; A Heart Innocent of Love
Rosebud, Red - Pure and Lovely
Rosebud, White - Girlhood
Roses, Bouquet of Full Bloom - Gratitude
Roses, Garland or Crown of - Reward of Merit; Crown, Symbol of Superior
Merit
Roses, 4 Petal - The Four Divisions Of The Cosmos
Roses, 5 Petal - The Microcosm
Roses, 6 Petal - The Macrocosm
