Rose colors vary by growing area, time
of year, local weather conditions and even climate variations with the
same growing area. There are thousands of color variations in
almost every hue, surprisingly, there is even some variation of color
within the same rose variety. This guide below is designed to give
you a general sampling of many varieties which are popular today.
New varieties are introduced each year. Click on small rose
picture to enlarge photograph.
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RED ROSES
Many existing red roses are available from the very dark Cara Mia,
large-flowered Madame Delbard, bright red Kardinal to
strawberry red Preference
Red Roses are symbolic of love and
respect
DARK PINK ROSES
Choose from several shades of dark pink roses from the hot pink Laser
to the dark pink Prive and the medium pink variety, Diplomat.
Dark pink roses are symbolic of
thankfulness
PALE PINK ROSES
Among the varieties of delicate pink roses are the softly-shaded Kalinka,
delicately colored Dolores, true pink Vivaldi and the
favorite Bridal Pink.
Pale pink roses are symbolic of
grace and joy
YELLOW ROSES
Many shades of yellow roses are available from the large blossomed Aalsmeer
Gold, medium-sized Golden Emblem to the spray rose, Rhumba.
Yellow roses are symbolic of job
and friendship
ORANGE ROSES
Roses in brilliant orange are a delight to the eye including these . . .
brightly-colored Belinda, shocking orange Lambada and
apricot-hued Pareo.
Orange roses are symbolic of
fascination
PALE PEACH ROSES
Soft peach hues are a delightful color gaining in popularity.
Choose the very popular Osiana, the palest peach Champagne or
the spray rose, Porcelina.
Pale peach roses are symbolic of
modesty
WHITE ROSES
White roses are a pure and elegant symbol of caring. Try the true
white Escimo, the purest white Tineke and an old favorite,
Bridal White.
White roses are symbolic of
innocence and secrecy
CORAL ROSES
The coral/peach rose family has several popular varieties including the
world favorite Sonia, peach-washed Kyria and peach/pink
bi-color Harmony.
