The flowerswith their bright colors, their enveloping aromas and their hypnotic beauty, hide symbolic meanings in different cultures, which have been transmitted for hundreds of years.
In Victorian times the language of flowers (or floriography) as a means of non-verbal communication to transmit messages. Through floral arrangements, young lovers could express what was not acceptable to be communicated orally.
The white roses They are no exception, and their symbolism, which goes back centuries, has made them aone of the most appreciated flowers in certain ceremonies and in a very special choice when giving flowers.
What meaning do roses hide?
The beauty and fragrance of roses makes them be among the most appreciated flowers all over the world and are some of the most frequently given. In fact, the rose is known by many as the queen of flowers.
Tell a persian myth that Originally all roses were whiteuntil a nightingale, unable to bear the unrequited love of a rose, hugged it and stuck one of its thorns in its heart, dyeing the flower red.
Also in the greek mythology it is said that the roses were all white until they were dyed with the blood of handsome Adoniswho was attacked by a wild boar who was actually the god of war Areshis competitor for the loves of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
The truth is that today more than 30,000 varieties of roses of all colorsfrom white to black, and its symbolic meaning depends, to a large extent, precisely on its color.
- The red roses are mainly associated with love and romance.
- The yellow roses represent the friendship, affection and joy.
- The pink roses they usually express gratitude, admiration and joy.
- The orange roses are associated with enthusiasm, passion and energy.
- The lavender roses They are often associated with mystery and love at first sight.
- The black roses or a very dark red are associated with the endings (of a love, a relationship…) and also to rebirths.
Next, we will focus on the white rosesone of the most popular.
White, the color of purity and tranquility
When thinking about him white colorthe first thing that comes to mind is probably a feeling of tranquillity. And white is associated with a peaceful and calm state of mind and the feeling of serenity.
It is also a color that represents impartiality, neutrality and emotional balance. It is also associated with cleanliness and order, which is why it is the predominant color in hospital environments, for example.
What do white roses mean?
White roses symbolize purity, innocence, peace and new. They also represent the youth, innocence, young love and loyalty. Because of this, white roses are often associated with new loves.
In the language of flowers, the person who gives white roses to his beloved wants to say “I am worthy of you”.
It is a very common flower at weddingsin brides’ bouquets, where it symbolizes eternal loyalty and the beginning of a new stage in life.
They are also common in flower crowns. at funerals or in cemeteries to express respect and love.
On the other hand, in Christianity, white roses are often used to symbolize resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In Greek mythology, white roses were linked to Aphrodite. Leaving flowers in the temples of the gods was common at the time and in the case of Aphrodite, her followers offered her roses. This is why some understand that Giving white roses is a way to tell your partner that you see them as a goddess.