Red Roses

• Traditionally, red roses mean simply, "I love you." They are the standard for conveying love and romance.
  
  

White Roses

• White roses symbolize innocence and purity, and are typically included in wedding arrangements. Because they also symbolize honor and reverence, white roses are often used to express remembrance.
  
  

Yellow Roses

• Given as gifts between friends, yellow roses symbolize joy and friendship.
  
  

Purple Roses

• Lavender roses usually symbolize enchantment, mystery or love at first sight. Seen as the closest substitute for the elusive blue rose, lavender roses also share some of the meanings of a blue rose, namely wonder and impossibility. Purple is also the color of royalty.
  
  

Pink Roses

• Subtler than their red counterparts, pink roses are given to symbolize appreciation and admiration.
  
  

Orange Roses

• With their fiery color, orange roses symbolize passion, excitement and enthusiasm.