Hardy yet delicate, the rose is a beautiful flower that has stood out for hundreds of years as the flower to give. Whether it is to your mother or your lover, there is a perfect rose for every occasion, but the key to saying precisely what you mean lies with choosing the right colour. Our Gold Coast flower shop offers almost all of our rose bouquets in red, orange, yellow, and white, with a few arrangements available in purple or a combination of the other colours.

Red Roses

Simple and elegant, the red rose symbolises true, lasting, and undying love, as well as fervent passion. The colour red is often thought to embody the spirit of love as it is bold, deep, and reminiscent of our hearts. While it is known almost across the board to be the “lover’s rose,” it can also symbolise respect, courage, and sacrifice, which is why the red rose is often chosen to honour fallen soldiers.

Yellow Roses

In the past, a bouquet of yellow roses stood for infidelity, jealousy, or a general decline of love. However, now they are representative of friendship, joy, and gladness. The pure delight of yellow is not complicated by the romantic subtext of many of the other colours, making it the perfect choice for showing your appreciation.

Orange Roses

Orange is the mixture of yellow and red, meaning it represents a bridge between friendship and a more romantic, passionate love. Because of this, it is most often given to show a desire to get to know a person more intimately. Orange is also a bright, enthusiastic colour, so orange roses are great to show how proud you are of someone.

White Roses

White is known, almost universally, to show purity and innocence, as well as reverence. Because of this, white roses are most often seen at weddings or given out of respect to the mother of a family. When given in a romantic context, they can pronounce the giver’s worthiness and loyalty to the receiver. Just as the red rose is known as the “lover’s rose,” the white rose is known as the “bridal rose.”

Purple or Lilac Roses

Purple has been used for centuries to denote royalty and majesty, and the purple rose is rare. As a result, the meaning behind purple roses is often mystical, as if to say, “You enchanted me,” and represents love at first sight. These are a perfect choice for that person you just can’t seem to forget.

Red with White Roses

When red and white roses are featured together in a bouquet, they represent true, pure, and lasting love, as well as a profound unity.

Red with Yellow Roses

These colours together depict a happiness and gaiety, combining love and friendship in a beautiful mixture.

Yellow with White Roses

Yellow and white together represent pure joy and harmony.

While each of these meanings is known to florists and flower aficionados throughout the world, the person to whom you are sending your bouquet may still not understand the meaning you wish to convey. That is why Botanique offers you the chance to add on to your bouquet, so that special someone understands precisely what you mean to say. Choose from champagne, balloons, chocolates, and more, and write a special message on the custom card!