As Valentines is only a few days away, did you know that the amount of Red Roses that you send a loved one means different things? Here at Clare Florist we have a wide selection of Valentines Day Flowers available, and we have outlined below what each number of roses sent most commonly signifies.
One Red Rose
A single red rose means a direct 'I love you' Whilst not just for red roses, any colour of rose sent on its own is a strong statement of your love and adoration to your partner.
Two Red Roses
Two red roses are used to signify both love and affection. Alternatively if they are put together so that they form a single stem this can often show the sign of an impending engagement or marriage.
Three Red Roses
Three red roses is a tradition with florists, meaning the 3 little words that mean the most on Valentine's Day - "I love you"
Six Red Roses / Half a Dozen Roses
Six red roses is used as a sign of infatuation or the desire to be with someone - often used by secret admirers.
Nine Red Roses
Nine red roses combines both the meanings of three red roses and six red roses to signify that you will love and be with them forever.
Ten Red Roses
Just like the phrase 'a perfect 10' sending ten red roses shows that you think your partner is sheer perfection.
Twelve Red Roses
Twelve Roses are the traditional way to show your loved for someone, and one of their many meanings is to show that you are thinking of them 12 months a year, or 12 different ways to say I love you.
Fifteen Red Roses
Unlike the previous roses, sending 15 red roses is usually a sign of an apology and to say sorry and ask for forgiveness.
Twenty Four/Two Dozen Red Roses
Sending two dozen red roses to a loved one is a grand statement that you are thinking of them 24 hours a day, and shows how much you truly love them.
Forty Eight/Four Dozen Red Roses
Sending 4 dozen roses symbolizes unconditional love and devotion that is unchanging.
Fifty Red Roses
50 roses signify a love that has lasted into a ripe age with no regrets.
One Handed Roses
A 100 roses marks that you will be with your partner to old age and will remain devoted to one another.
FAQs
Sending two dozen red roses to a loved one is a grand statement that you are thinking of them 24 hours a day, and shows how much you truly love them. Sending 4 dozen roses symbolizes unconditional love and devotion that is unchanging. 50 roses signify a love that has lasted into a ripe age with no regrets.
What does the number of roses mean on Valentine's Day? ›
13 roses: Lovers, you may want to avoid 13 roses as it says, “Friends Forever!” 15 roses: If you forgot about Valentine's day or an anniversary date, a bunch of 15 Roses says, “I am sorry.” 19 roses: Give 19 roses to someone you intend to wait for. 20 roses: Signifies sincerity and belief to the recipient of the roses.
What do 5 roses mean? ›
5 Roses: Express your care and love for that special someone. Gift 5 roses to express how much you care for your partner or a good friend. 6 Roses: The perfect way to say, “I want to be yours”. Gift a 6 rose bouquet on your date to express those feelings to her/him. 7 Roses: I'm infatuated with you.
What does 7 roses mean? ›
A bouquet of three roses means “I love You” and is the traditional one-month anniversary gift. 6… Six roses say, “I miss you.” 7… Whether it's a new crush or familiar one, seven roses symbolize infatuation.
What do 10 roses mean? ›
10 roses: Giving 10 roses is a grand gesture of love and appreciation. It can symbolize perfection and completeness, and is a way to show the person you care about that you think they are perfect in every way. 12 roses: A bouquet of 12 roses is a romantic way to express your love.
What does each number of roses mean? ›
The Meaning of Each Number of Roses
One rose: Love at first sight, or years later "you are still the one." Two roses: Mutual love and affection . . . so you may owe them two roses! Three roses: The traditional three-month anniversary gift also simply means "I love you." Six roses: Infatuation, or "I want to be yours."
What does 3 roses mean? ›
3 Roses – 'I love you'. 4 Roses – the perfect way to say 'nothing will come between us'. 5 Roses – a great way signify your love for a special someone. If you want to show a partner or friend how much you care for them, five roses is an ideal option. 6 Roses – signifies 'I want to be yours'.
What does 6 rose mean? ›
6 ROSES. Signifies 'I want to be yours'; or the completion of the beginning. If you're dating someone and wish to take your relationship to the next level, gifting them with six roses is a perfect way express those feelings subtly.
What does 9 roses mean? ›
9 Roses – a symbol of eternal love. You would often give this exact number of roses to those you wish to spend the rest of life with. 10 Roses – a simple yet powerful way to tell a special someone 'they're perfect'. 12 Roses – gifting someone you are fond of with 12 single roses is a simple way to ask them to be yours.
What does 12 roses mean? ›
A Twelve Rose bouquet is one of the most popular number of roses meaning, telling your special someone “Be Mine.” Offering a dozen roses is like shouting out “I just won the lottery with you,” while at the same time being one of the simplest and most honest ways to ask the love of your life to be yours.
11 Roses – Signifies 'You are my treasured one'. 12 Roses – Gifting someone you are fond of with 12 single roses is a simple way to ask them to be yours. 13 Roses – The meaning of roses, when presented in the number 13, can symbolise eternal friendship or a secret admirer.
What flower means I love you forever? ›
Lisianthus. Lizzies have multiple bell-shaped flowers per stem, meaning they can fill any vase with cheery colour. They represent lifelong love, so if you know you want to be with your Valentine forever, try your luck with a lisianthus-stuffed bouquet and hope they share the sentiment!
What does 32 roses mean? ›
32 Roses: Express "I will love you till my dying breath". 33 Roses: The ideal way to show your love and affection. 34 Roses: When you want to express, "I have a crush on you," send them 34 roses. 35 Roses: If you want to say, “I am extremely sorry!”
What are your roses code? ›
Just to list a few: Red roses express romance. Yellow roses represent friendship and joy. Lavender roses, although I've never seen a rose of that color, signal love at first sight. Pink roses symbolize gratitude and appreciation.
How many roses means I love you forever? ›
9 Roses Meaning
“I love you, eternally!” That is what the nine-rose bouquet says. This flower arrangement shows your passion and commitment to your partner. Couples give this bouquet when “true” and “forever” love applies. With the gift of a nine-rose bouquet, your partner feels your love will be everlasting.
How many roses for Valentine's Day? ›
Twelve Roses are the traditional way to show your loved for someone, and one of their many meanings is to show that you are thinking of them 12 months a year, or 12 different ways to say I love you. Unlike the previous roses, sending 15 red roses is usually a sign of an apology and to say sorry and ask for forgiveness.
What do 12 roses symbolize? ›
A Twelve Rose bouquet is one of the most popular number of roses meaning, telling your special someone “Be Mine.” Offering a dozen roses is like shouting out “I just won the lottery with you,” while at the same time being one of the simplest and most honest ways to ask the love of your life to be yours.
What do 11 roses mean? ›
11 Roses – Signifies 'You are my treasured one'. 12 Roses – Gifting someone you are fond of with 12 single roses is a simple way to ask them to be yours. 13 Roses – The meaning of roses, when presented in the number 13, can symbolise eternal friendship or a secret admirer.
What does 9 roses mean in love? ›
9 ROSES. A symbol of eternal love. You would often give this exact number of roses to those you wish to spend the rest of life with. In Chinese, nine is a hom*onym of long-lasting.
One Red Rose
Twelve Red Roses
Twenty Four/Two Dozen Red Roses