June is the Month of Roses – What They Really Mean

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Penned by William Shakespeare, these words are perhaps the most famous words spoken about roses. They speak for the inherent goodness and beauty of things, not changing no matter their name or labels. It shows a long-held belief in the sweet qualities inherent to roses, the Queen of flowers. The words were written for Romeo and Juliet, one of the most famous stories of romantic love in Western culture.

It’s no surprise then that roses are the most romantic flowers. In the Victorian times when it was too taboo to speak one’s feelings openly, people assigned different meanings for each flower to convey them quietly and without causing offense. The tradition continues to this day with around 250 Million roses grown every year in anticipation of Valentine’s Day.

Following the tradition of every month having a gemstone, every month has its own flower. Lucky June is represented by the most beloved flowers in the world- roses. It is the first flower that comes to mind when you hear flowers.

Roses typically bloom in the spring and summer months, making June a perfect month for them. Roses are enjoyed year round, but are more special when given this month. The symbolism behind roses changes based on the color. So, if you’re uncertain about which roses to get, here’s a quick guide to the meaning behind each rose.

Red Roses

While all roses are lovely and can be used to convey love, the red rose is the most romantic of them all. The deeper the shade of red, the more passion and commitment they convey. Lighted red shades of roses still convey love, but in a lighthearted, carefree way.

Pink Roses

Pink roses are no less romantic than their red counterparts, but represent a more soft and gentle love. While red roses mainly represent romantic love, pink roses are more versatile, also conveying love for friends and family members. 

Deeper pink roses represent gratitude, making them good ‘thank you’ flowers. Light pink roses in their soft hues symbolize femininity, softness, and admiration. Pale pink roses are so close to white that they can also represent purity and innocence. A bouquet of roses in different shades of pink is very elegant and adds dimension through multiple shades of a much loved color. 

White Roses

White roses represent innocence, purity, new beginnings, and remembrance. They are used often in bridal bouquets to represent hopes for a new chapter in life, the innocence and purity of the love she shares with her partner. Their solemn and quiet appearance gives them the meaning of the eternal. So, they are also used as remembrance flowers in funerals.

Yellow Roses

What can be more cheerful than bright yellow blooms? Yellow roses are most often exchanged between friends in an expression of platonic love. They are optimistic and cheerful, meant to uplift its surroundings through its bright yellow color. They’re great gifts to give when someone is going through difficulties in life and need a beautiful expression of hope and joy around them.

Purple Roses

Purple has a reputation as the most royal and sophisticated color. This is because purple dye was hard to produce and hence rare and expensive, available only to royal customers. Purple roses are rare in nature and range from soft lilac shades to deep plum shades. If you get a bouquet of beautiful purple roses, they’re trying to tell you that you are a rare, one of a kind person.

They are often used in the beginning of a relationship to express interest and enchantment, less intense than the bold declaration of passion from red roses.

Peach Roses

Peach roses are understated beauties, symbolic of sincerity. Whether you want to express your admiration for someone or show gratitude, peach roses deliver the message with a touch of grace. They’re the ideal choice of roses if you feel that pink roses may be mistaken for romantic intentions or be too personal. Peach roses are gifted to celebrate someone’s success as they stand for admiration.

Orange Roses

The beautiful orange roses are an expression of excitement, enthusiasm, and happiness. Gifting orange roses is a sweet way to show your appreciation for the light someone brings into your life. They also represent strength and pride, so they wouldn’t be out of place in a graduation bouquet.

Gift Roses this Month

At Fys Flowers, we have a variety of rose arrangements from bouquets to innovative baskets and boxed arrangements for easy care. Shop at the Fys Flowers shops in Dubai and Sharjah where our dedicated staff will help you put together the perfect flower arrangements. Order online from anywhere in the UAE for easy flower delivery.