What Is the Meaning of One Blue Rose Surrounded by Eleven Yellow Roses?

Yellow

• In Victorian times the yellow rose meant jealousy. This is not a common meaning today. A gift of yellow roses signifies friendship as well as joy and delight. A sunny yellow bouquet can also be interpreted as warmth and welcome. Yellow does not typically imply romantic love; this color leans firmly on the side of friendship.

Blue

• Blue roses don't occur naturally; they are created. It is not unreasonable to take blue to mean mystery or the need to keep a secret. Blue can also symbolize new beginnings or new opportunities. A blue rose can also convey uniqueness. A blue rose of a lighter shade can denote the beginning of love or enchantment.

Yellow and Blue

• Using the most common color interpretations of friendship and opportunity, a yellow bouquet with one blue rose could make up a congratulatory bouquet for a friend who has started a new job. Using the blue to signify uniqueness, you might consider a yellow with blue bouquet for a creative and different friend on her birthday. Since blue could also mean the beginning of love, don't be surprised if the friend that sent the bouquet turns toward romance.

Considerations

• The number of roses can also have meaning. A single rose implies devotion. Eleven roses says that you are loved; a bouquet of 11 yellow roses and one blue one can signify devoted love. If you like the idea of a blue rose for your intended recipient, you can create the blue shade at home. Cut the stem of a white rose and put it in water that contains blue food dye. The natural capillary action of the flower will pull the blue up to color the petals.