Orange Rose - for Passion

Rosa spp.Rosa is the Latin meaning for “a flower”.

Gender: Feminine
Element: Water
Planet: Venus

Our weekly herb series will  continue through out the month of February with roses. The orange rose is burning with  passion! If  you want to send a message declaring your fascination and desire, this is the color to choose! Adding a red rose, to declare  your true love, would certainly be an ideal combination!

In an earlier post, I mentioned the Language of Flowers from 1846, when each flower, and the numbers of flowers in a bouquet, represented a message. The chart below will give you a framework for choosing flowers but you can also use your own creative combinations, along with other flowers and herbs, such as rosemary for remembrance. Most florists are familiar with the symbolism of flowers and can help you create the perfect bouquet to send a one of a kind message. 
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SYMBOLISM OF COLORS

Red - Love

Yellow - Jealousy (traditional)
Yellow - friendship (modern)​

Lavender - Love at First Sight

​Orange, Peach - Fascination, Desire

Pink - Friendship
Light Pink - Gratitude, Thank you

Ivory - care and thoughtfulness, no romantic intentions

White - Purity (traditional)
White - New Beginnings, Everlasting Love (modern)
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SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS
using red roses

One Rose  - Complete Devotion

Two roses tied together  - Marry me

Six Roses -  I need to be loved

Twelve Roses - You  are loved

Thirteen roses​ - a secret admirer

Wreath of  Roses - Beauty  and virtue rewarded