Who knows the color of rose to give and the meanings behind the color for those special occasions, celebrations, and holidays? Some do, but many don’t care and they simply appreciate the idea that someone thought enough of them to buy any kind regardless of color. However if the person that is giving them and the person receiving them both know the meanings then it makes it more special.

I personally love flowers and have always enjoyed receiving them, but I can count on both hands the amount of flowers I have received in my whole lifetime which is 56 years almost. I know it makes me feel special though, but they cost so much especially around holidays. Personally I would prefer a plant that I can grow and keep, but roses of course are special and they are the most received flower and we treasure the thought and the money that is laid out.

• Red roses: Everyone knows that red roses are symbols of enduring love and romance and are the most popular to send because the message is unmistakable. A single red rose with a long stem can communicate, “I love you” very eloquently, but I always think the giver is cheap, so spend that money and go for a dozen. 
• Pink roses: They come in three main colors — pale, light, and deep and each means something different. Pink roses mainly express feelings of a platonic nature. Pale pink roses symbolize gratitude, grace, and gentleness. Light pink roses indicate happiness and fun. Deep pink roses are expressions of gratitude.  
• Peach roses: Sending peach roses just like sending pink roses, is a more platonic gesture. These roses can have two different meanings. The first is of gratitude and appreciation, and the second can be an expression of sympathy.
• Lavender roses: Roses of this light purple, sometimes also called lilac are indicative of love at first sight and that there was an immediate attraction. These roses are especially appropriate to send just after meeting someone, or if you particularly enjoyed a date and felt that there was a strong mutual attraction.  
• White roses: Like all things white, these are symbols of innocence, purity, and truth. They also send the message that the sender is worthy of the recipient (has pure intentions, is pure in body and soul). White roses also send an “I miss you” message.  
• Coral roses: Flowers of this color are bright and burn with passion. And for a color so bright, the only message that can be sent is desire.  
• Orange roses: Orange roses are an indication of enthusiasm that the sender feels for the recipient. It is a happy, loving sort of enthusiasm. These brightly colored roses also indicate desire.  
• Yellow roses: Yellow roses are appropriate for a variety of occasions, and are used often in congratulations. Weddings and graduations are very good reasons to send yellow roses. New mothers are also prime candidates for receiving yellow roses.

Yellow roses signify friendship so avoid sending yellow roses to someone you have romantic feelings for. If your significant other sends you yellow roses they may be letting you know in a subtle way that they want their freedom if they know what the colors signify. No one wants to receive dead roses. I think that in itself would tell the whole tale and I don’t think anyone is that cruel anymore, but it has happened in the past when people didn’t know how to face a break up in person.