Pink Roses: History, Meaning, and Symbolism
Pink roses can convey joy or a sense of happiness that is soft, welcoming, or comforting. For this reason, pink rose arrangements are often exchanged between friends and family members - the blooms are simple expressions that we want another person to be happy. This might stem from the origins of pink roses as they are the main varietal of rose from which all other modern-day roses were created. Pink roses are also versatile when you have something important to convey.
A fascinating fact about these roses is that in ancient Hebrew texts, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers permitted inside the walls of the city of Jerusalem, largely because they were the only roses of the time. Their spiraling petals represented a journey towards perfection.
Also, there were roses of different colors in the past, and pink roses’ symbolism throughout the world often reflected a desire to give the most beautiful flower in nature, a gift that is selfless and pure… yet sure to be noticed.
Different Shades of Pink Can Symbolize Different Feelings
Over time, other colors of roses were hybridized with pink roses, and multiple shades of pink rose were also created. With this came different definitions for what a pink rose represents.
Pale pink roses meaning, for example, is associated with admiration… or a love that has not yet proceeded to the crimson red of passion.
Bright fuchsia pink rose arrangements are different - they can mean appreciation and gratitude, making a bouquet of pink roses an excellent Thank You gift. For weddings and celebrations.
Light pink and white rose flower arrangements signify the ideas of happiness and joy, along with the purity of intention symbolized by white flowers.
Dark pink roses given as an expression of thanks can also include feelings of admiration with the addition of light pink hydrangea. So, if there’s a special someone who you both admire and are grateful for (like a mother, wife, aunt, grandparent, or mentor), a unique hydrangea and pink roses flower arrangement is a fantastic way to say everything with one gift.
It is not just pink roses that benefit from this symbolism, but other pink flowers as well. Pink hydrangeas, for example, bring the same expressions of joy and admiration but do so in a unique way. Pink hydrangeas - like lilies, tulips, and other spring blooms - can also represent renewal or a joyful new beginning, making them popular choices for welcoming a new baby or congratulating a couple on an engagement. Combined with pink roses, pink hydrangeas can amplify the thought behind the gift.