Here's a quick list to help you find the meaning behind rose colors.

Roses are the most popular flowers that florists deliver everyday. All roses symbolize love - however, different colored roses can have other meanings as well. Here’s a quick list of what the different colors of roses mean:

• Red rose express love and respect.
• Pink roses mean perfect happiness and grace.
• Dark pink roses show gratitude.
• Light pink roses show admiration and sympathy.
• White roses mean innocence, purity, or secrecy.
• Yellow roses mean friendship - but also can mean an undying love.
• Orange roses show passion and desire.
• Lavender(blue)roses mean mysterious and extraordinary.
• Red and white rose together show unity.

Whenever you buy roses, whether it's one, a dozen or more, remember that the real meaning that roses convey is your thoughtfulness and caring spirit.

That's why, when it comes to gift-giving for any occasion, roses are a "can't miss" choice.

Looking for the meaning of other types of flowers? You can find an additional list of the meaning of flowers here.