With all the subtle differences in significance and symbolism attached to roses it can prove a daunting task appropriate one for the intended recipient. Also a factor in choosing valentine roses is the price they attract as some varieties are deemed more valuable and so more expensive than others.
Choosing valentine roses can now be easier for you with the following insight and suggestions.
Colors and significance
Red roses
Red roses are perhaps the quintessential rose for Valentine’s Day, as this flower specifically means romantic love. To send a strong, unmistakable message of “I love you” on this special day of love, say it with red roses.
Pink roses
Light pink roses express appreciation, admiration, joyfulness and gentleness. They also hold sentiments of sympathy. Dark pink roses say gratitude and appreciation.
Purple roses
Usually the color purple signifies royalty, and true to form, the purple rose symbolizes royal love. If you’re sending valentine roses to remember that you fell in love at first sight, then the lighter shade of purple, lavender, is the rose you want to give
Orange roses
Orange roses symbolize a growing romantic desire and passion for someone – that the flame of love and intense longing has been kindled in the giver’s heart for the receiver. The orange flower is the precursor to the red rose, saying that the person’s emotions are heading in the direction of true love.
Yellow roses
Yellow Roses convey bright, sunshiny sentiments of a cherished friendship and the happiness and joy the relationship brings to the givers life.
White roses
The white rose symbolizes innocence, purity, newness and freshness, and is mostly used to convey a message of fresh starts and new beginnings, as in a new marriage or new romantic relationship. There was a time the white held the significance the red rose now has as the symbol of true romance.
Choose Valentine roses on a budget
Getting roses for your loved ones and friends could prove to be a bit taxing on the wallet, especially at Valentine’s time when the price tends to go up a bit more because of demand. Get creative in getting your roses even though you might have fewer dollars to spend.
- The classic flower for the special day are red roses, but to spend less, choose a different color rose that can express similar sentiments.
- Choose standard length roses over long-stemmed ones, and the longer version usually costs a little more.
- Have your valentine roses gift delivered the day before Valentine’s day and you will most likely get them at a better price than having them delivered on the big day itself.
- If you insist on having red roses but still want to save some money, order half dozen roses and ask the florist to make a bouquet using these six roses and other types of flowers.
- To get savings that can be up to 50 percent, pick up the roses wrapped in paper and use a vase you already have to make your own love bouquet.
