Pink Roses

Many roses come in shades of pink, but some blooms are definitely more popular. Some of the most popular pink roses today include: the zesty, magenta Pink Knock Out; the fragrant, hot pink Zephirine Drouhin; the coral American Beauty; and the frilly, blushing Jacques Cartier. However, you can't go wrong with the sweetly-scented, classic Tiffany rose, with its tight swirl and perfectly shaped petals.

In some cases, there is overlap to rose color meaning. While red is the most popular shade for expressing love, pink roses can also be used as a way to convey new feelings of love and affection, as when a relationship is just starting to blossom.

Roses are a wonderful way to express feelings and different colors have different meanings. Softer shades of pink could symbolize both romantic and platonic love, as well as feelings of genuine affection or admiration. They're also frequently used to express gratitude and appreciation. The sentiment you wish to convey could depend on the shade of pink you choose.

Pale and understated pinks, such as light pink roses, tend to convey a certain amount of gentility in emotion, which is why they're often used to express admiration and in some cases, sympathy. If you want to let the recipient know he or she is in your thoughts, but not necessarily imply pressure to reciprocate, light pink roses are perfect.

Roses that veer into darker shades of pink represent gratitude and appreciation and are one of the best ways to express your thanks.

Bright and happy hues like hot pink roses are often given in the first blush of love, perhaps before the flame of passion has smoldered enough to choose romantic red. In other words, they're a way to say "I like you" instead of that other little "L" word. Hot pink roses can also be given in a congratulatory manner.

A dozen pink roses specifically could most readily represent deep affection. Twelve roses in any shade tend to signify a certain level of commitment to a relationship, whether it's with a friend or a romantic love interest. You should never give your mother less than a dozen roses, and the same goes for a love interest of a year or more.

All roses are part of the genus Rosa. Within that genus are many different species that could be pink in color, including Rosa Canina, Carolina, Chinensis, Gallicanae, and Synstylae, just to name a few. These can range in color from pale pink to nearly white, and all the way to dark or hot pink in color. Many species can also be found in a number of other colors.

Pink roses are appropriate for a wide variety of occasions. They are often given early in budding relationships to show a level of affection that's not quite love, but well on the way toward love. Bright pink roses are a perfect gift for a loved one's birthday, anniversary, graduation, or engagement or pregnancy announcement since they can express congratulations. If you want to say "thank you", dark pink is the preferred shade, and when you're sending a "get well" bouquet or expressing sympathy, fragrant and subdued pale pink roses are the right way to go.