I have seen the most adorable photos for this challenge and have hit the LIKE button so many times, I have sprained my index finger
. So, I thought I’d submit some photos of roses – the quintessential flower that symbolizes love.
And for those of you that are interested in the “language of love” here is a list of rose colors and their meanings: (Information compliments of this lovely site: http://www.angelfire.com/la2/daydreams/Roses.html)
“Meanings of the Colors of Roses”

Red Roses symbolize love, respect,courage and passion.
Dark Red reveals unconscious beauty.
Pink Roses carry the message of happiness,
gracefulness and gentleness.
Deep Pink says, thank you.
Light Pink conveys admiration, gentleness,
grace, gladness, joy and sweetness.
Orange Roses indicate enthusiasm, desire
and fascination.
Bridal White symbolize a happy love.
White Roses express purity/heavenly, secrecy,
silence, innocence and charm.
Yellow Roses indicate joy, gladness,
friendship and “I care”.
Coral Roses conveys desire.
Lavender Roses symbolize love
at first sight and enhancement.

A Single Red Rose means I love you.
A Single Rose in any color expresses
simplicity and gratitude.
Red and White Roses together signify unity.
A bouquet of roses in full bloom means
gratitude and is a symbol of
great beauty and perfection.

Red Rose, Yellow Rose, Coral Rose,
Represent Love, Respect,
Joy, Friendship, Desire.
Pale Peach Rose, Lavender Rose, Dark Pink Rose,
Represent Modesty, Enchantment, Thankfulness.
White Rose, Pale Pink Rose ,Orange Rose,
Represent Innocence, Secrecy ,
Grace, Joy ,Fascination .

Some more LOVE:
Fascinating! Thanks for this, and for the pingback!
THANK YOU!
Lovely roses!! =) Thanks for the pingback!!
Thank you and thank you for the follow – I am returning the favor!
White roses are my favorite ….. But I like them all!
It is hard to pick just one color with roses – isn’t it? Lavender/purple is my favorite!
Thank you for the pingback! Lovely pics.
Thank you! Always fun to share!
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Very pretty! I’ve always considered growing roses, but South Florida isn’t the greatest spot for them
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I never considered that there might be a part of the US where roses wouldn’t grow. Why is that?